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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2081.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

Apply plasterboard or other wallboard to ceilings or interior walls of buildings. Apply or mount acoustical tiles or blocks, strips, or sheets of shock-absorbing materials to ceilings and walls of buildings to reduce or reflect sound. Materials may be of decorative quality. Includes lathers who fasten wooden, metal, or rockboard lath to walls, ceilings, or partitions of buildings to provide support base for plaster, fireproofing, or acoustical material.

What this job is about

Install drywall and ceiling tiles according to specifications.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Read blueprints and specifications

    Review blueprints to determine installation methods and material requirements.

  2. 2

    Measure and mark surfaces

    Use measuring tools to layout work according to drawings.

  3. 3

    Fit and fasten drywall

    Secure wallboard into position on frameworks using appropriate fasteners.

  4. 4

    Cut openings in panels

    Use cutting tools to create openings for fixtures in drywall.

  5. 5

    Inspect and coordinate work

    Check alignment and coordinate with finishers for seamless installation.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.

Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers — SAL