Sheetrocking and Taping (two-part workshop)

Two-Part Class, Saturday October 18 10am-4pm and Saturday November 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Whether you're repairing an existing wall or finishing a new space, sheetrocking and taping is an essential home repair skill. This two-part workshop introduces you to the fundamentals of drywall installation—from cutting and fastening to taping and mudding for a smooth, paint-ready finish.

In Part 1, participants will focus on hanging drywall: measuring, cutting, and securing sheets to framing, applying joint compound, embedding tape, sanding, and patching damaged walls. Part 2 will include a recap of Part 1 and assess the work in a "real-world" demonstration following the addition of tile and trim from prior workshops. With a combination of demonstrations and hands-on learning, this workshop gives you the tools and techniques to confidently tackle wall projects at home.

Instructor Frank Harris is the owner of Drywall Plus, a sheetrocking and taping company serving Greater Boston since 1988. In addition to extensive experience in sheetrocking, Frank is skilled in light interior framing and painting and is a licensed construction supervisor.

Learning Goals:

• Measure, cut, and hang drywall panels securely and accurately

• Identify and use basic drywall tools correctly

• Tape and mud seams for a clean finish

• Repair existing walls with patches and compound

• Understand proper drying times, sanding, and layering

• Take on simple drywall projects with confidence

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If you are a BBR Co-op Member, use the promotion code COOPMEMBER to receive a discount. (Not a member? Consider joining the Co-op!)

If you are a BBR Plus Member (income-qualified), use the promotion code PLUSMEMBER to receive a discount. Learn more about Plus membership. If the discounted price presents a financial hardship, please email workshops@bostonbuildingresources.com. Limited scholarship funds are available for further discounts for Plus members.

Workshop Policies

Payment must be made at the time of registration through Eventbrite. If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so through Eventbrite, under the following conditions:

1. If at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, we will refund half the cost of the class.
2. All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Only those who are registered will be able to attend the workshop (no unregistered companions). Contact us if you need reasonable accommodations.

Audio or video recording of workshops is not allowed.

Please refrain from cell phone use during workshops

Photo/Video Consent and General Release

By registering for this class, I hereby authorize Boston Building Resources to use pictures of me (or my child/ward) taken in a photograph, digital image, videotape, motion picture, and/or testimonial (written words). The undersigned hereby releases Boston Building Resources, its agents or employees, as well as any and all users and exhibitors of said pictures, from any and all claims, demands, accountings, and causes for which the aforesaid videotape, testimonial, motion picture, digital image, or photograph likeness may be used pursuant to this Consent and General Release. It is also my understanding that I will receive no compensation for my likeness or testimonial. If I opt out, I will inform staff at the registration desk before class stating that I do not want to be in photos.