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Choosing Wallboard Tools
 
 
Installing or repairing wallboard can be a daunting task, but using the right tools greatly simplifies the project. Use our guide to choose the tools for your project. Lowe's is happy to provide this information as a service to you.
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Types Of Wallboard Tool
Types Of Wallboard Tool

Type

Uses/Features

 

Dust Mask

  • Filtering dust

Dust mask.

Panel Carrier

  • Carrying wallboard panels

Panel Carrier.

Safety Goggles
  • Protecting the wearer's eyes

Goggles.

Taping Knife

  • Applying joint compound over wallboard tape or patches
  • Made in sizes 4" to 12" wide

Knife.

Utility Knife
  • Scoring, cutting and trimming wallboard

Utility knife.

Wallboard Square

  • Measuring and marking wallboard
  • Have extra long blades for marking 4' x 8' panels

Square.

Wallboard Hammer
  • Installing and removing wallboard
  • Most have a serrated face for better grip on nail heads and hatchet-shaped backs for cutting wallboard

Hammer.

Wallboard Saw

  • Cutting holes in wallboard

Saw.

Hole Shooter
(Wallboard Driver)
  • Driving screws in wallboard

Hole shooter.

Pole Sander

  • Sanding and smoothing walls and ceilings without stilts or a ladder

Pole sander.

Wallboard Sander
  • Sanding walls and ceilings up to 10' without stilts,/li>

Wallboard sander.

Panel Lifter
  • Raising and holding sheets of wallboard in place

Panel lifter.

Outside Corner Tool

  • Forming inside corners in wallboard joints

Outside corner tool.

Inside Corner Tool
  • Forming inside corners in wallboard joints

Inside corner tool.

Finishing Trowel
  • Smoothing coats of joint compound

Finishing trowel.

Mud Tray
  • Holding joint compound

Mud tray.

Hawk
  • Holding joint compound while hanging wallboard

Hawk.

Mixer
  • Mixing joint compound
  • Normally used with a power drill

Mixer.

Brush

  • Adding texture to wallboard/joint compound

Brush.

Circle Cutter

  • Cutting circles in wallboard
Circle cutter.

Float
  • Bringing sand to the surface in textured finishes
  • Has dense rubber surface

Float.
Repair Tape/Patches
  • Repairing holes in wallboard

Patches.

 

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