Drywall is gypsum sandwiched between sheets of paper. Invented after World War II, drywall became the commonly used material for building interior walls in structures of all sorts. Once fastened to the studs of the framework, drywall can be primed and painted. There are three phases to installing drywall, but first you need to assemble your tools and materials and prepare the area for installation.
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