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Drywall and ceiling tile installers hang wallboard and install ceiling tile inside buildings. Tapers prepare the wallboard for painting, using tape and other materials. Many workers both install and tape wallboard.
DutiesDrywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, typically do the following:
Drywall is the most commonly used interior wall covering. The ability to use a wide variety of finishes over properly prepared drywall, as well as low installation costs, drive its popularity. In addition to covering insulation, electrical wires, and plumbing pipes, drywall dampens sound and provides fire resistance.
To hang and prepare ceilings, workers may use mechanical lifts or stand on stilts, ladders, or scaffolds. Once wallboards are hung, workers use progressively wider trowels to spread multiple coats of sealing compound over cracks, indentations, and any remaining imperfections. Some workers may use a mechanical applicator, a tool that spreads sealing compound on the wall joint while dispensing and setting tape at the same time.
Drywall installers are also called drywallers or hangers. They cut and hang the panels of wallboard.
Ceiling tile installers hang ceiling tiles and create suspended ceilings. Tiles may be applied directly to the ceiling, attached to furring strips, or suspended on runners that are connected by wire to the ceiling. Workers are sometimes called acoustical carpenters, because they also install tiles that block sound.
Tapers are also called finishers, because they prepare the drywall for covering by plaster, paint, and wallpaper. Tapers apply paper or fiberglass mesh tape to cover drywall seams.
In addition to performing new installations, many installers and tapers make repairs such as fixing damaged drywall and replacing ceiling tiles. The wall coverings applied to the finished drywall are installed by painters, plasterers, and paperhangers.
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Most drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, learn their trade on the job. A formal educational credential is typically not required to enter the occupation.
EducationAlthough there are no education requirements for becoming a drywall and ceiling tile installers, or taper, high school math and vocational technical courses are considered useful.
TrainingMost drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, learn their trade on the job by helping more experienced workers and gradually being given more duties. They start by carrying materials and cleaning up, and then learn to use the tools of the trade. They also learn to measure, cut, and install or apply materials. Employers usually provide some on-the-job training, lasting up to 12 months.
A few drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, learn their trade through a 3- or 4-year apprenticeship. For each year of the program, apprentices must have at least 144 hours of related technical work and 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. During training, apprentices learn construction basics related to blueprint reading, mathematics, building code requirements, and safety and first-aid practices.
A few groups, including the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and contractor associations, sponsor apprenticeship programs. The basic qualifications for entering such a program are as follows:
After completing an apprenticeship program, they are considered to be journey workers and may perform duties on their own.
Important QualitiesBalance. Drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, often wear stilts. They must be able to move around and use tools overhead without falling.
Math skills. Drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, use math skills for measurement on every job. For example, they must be able to estimate the quantity of materials needed and measure accurately when cutting panels.
Physical stamina. Drywall and ceiling tile installers, and tapers, constantly lift and move heavy materials into place, so workers should be in good physical shape.
Physical strength. Drywall and ceiling tile installers must often lift heavy panels over their heads to secure onto the ceiling.
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Average Length of Employment | |
Drywall Mechanic
5.6 years
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Ceiling Installer
4.5 years
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Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic
4.5 years
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Acoustical Ceiling Technician
4.3 years
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Acoustical Ceiling Installer
4.0 years
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Dry Wall Installer
3.0 years
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Installer
2.4 years
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Gutter Installer
2.3 years
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Top Careers Before Acoustical Ceiling Installer | |
Carpenter
8.3%
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Forklift Operator
8.3%
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Front End Cashier
6.7%
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Painter
6.7%
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Construction Labour
6.7%
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Runner
6.7%
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Ceiling Installer
5.0%
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Warehouse Associate
5.0%
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Drywall Finisher
5.0%
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Construction Worker
5.0%
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Volunteer
3.3%
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Framer
3.3%
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Operations Manager
3.3%
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Drywall Hanger
3.3%
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Apprentice
3.3%
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Plumber
3.3%
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Top Careers After Acoustical Ceiling Installer | |
Carpenter
9.0%
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Foreman
7.5%
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Warehouse Associate
6.0%
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Cashier
6.0%
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Service Manager
4.5%
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Technician
4.5%
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Estimator
4.5%
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Sales Team Leader
4.5%
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Self-Employed
4.5%
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Framer/Carpenter
3.0%
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Gender | |
Male 81.7% |
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Unknown 13.4% |
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Female 4.9% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 68.1% |
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Hispanic or Latino 14.3% |
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Black or African American 9.5% |
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Asian 4.3% |
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Unknown 3.8% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 100.0% |
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Schools | |
Madison Area Technical College 8.7% |
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University of Phoenix 8.7% |
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Utah Valley University 8.7% |
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El Paso Community College 4.3% |
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Lamar Institute of Technology 4.3% |
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Spokane Community College 4.3% |
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Pima Community College 4.3% |
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Edmonds Community College 4.3% |
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Musicians Institute 4.3% |
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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 4.3% |
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Southeast Community College Area 4.3% |
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James Sprunt Community College 4.3% |
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Arizona College 4.3% |
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Valencia College 4.3% |
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Colorado Technical University 4.3% |
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Central State University 4.3% |
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Brigham Young University 4.3% |
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Gaston College 4.3% |
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Salt Lake Community College 4.3% |
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Gateway Technical College 4.3% |
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Majors | |
Business 17.9% |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology 7.1% |
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Computer Science 7.1% |
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General Studies 7.1% |
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Construction Management 7.1% |
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International Business 3.6% |
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Psychology 3.6% |
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General Education, Specific Areas 3.6% |
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Manufacturing Engineering 3.6% |
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Health Sciences And Services 3.6% |
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Computer Information Systems 3.6% |
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Teaching Assistants/Aides 3.6% |
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Culinary Arts 3.6% |
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Music Performance 3.6% |
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Graphic Communications 3.6% |
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Precision Metal Working 3.6% |
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Industrial Technology 3.6% |
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Drafting And Design 3.6% |
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Elementary Education 3.6% |
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Graphic Design 3.6% |
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Degrees | |
Other 57.6% |
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Bachelors 15.2% |
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Diploma 12.1% |
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Associate 9.1% |
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Certificate 6.1% |
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