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Six main steps are required to complete a drywall installation project. These steps include:

1. Prepare the room: Get the room ready for drywall installation by clearing unnecessary things out of the way. If it’s a new building project, this might mean basics like sweeping debris out of the way or vacuuming dust out of outlet boxes. If it’s a renovation project, this can include decor elements. Remove things like trim and outlet covers as well as curtains.
2. Hang the drywall: Measure the drywall using the drywall T-square and cut it to the desired size. Use the drywall screws and drill to attach the sheets of drywall to the framework. Be sure there’s a 1/2-inch gap along the floor line and 1/8-inch gap between each sheet of drywall. Additionally, stagger seams as much as possible.
3. Tape the drywall seams: Apply mesh drywall tape over each seamline. Smooth the tape using a wide, flat drywall knife edge. Work with a small section of drywall tape at a time to avoid wrinkles in the tape. The tape needs to be as smooth as possible so it blends in and becomes invisible when you finish the wall.
4. Apply joint compound coats: Use a drywall knife to spread one to three layers of joint compound over the drywall tape. With each layer, work to smooth the edges until it blends and there are no obvious lines where the tape attaches to the drywall. Finish inner corners by putting joint compound in creases and smoothing with the drywall knife. 
5. Apply the skim coat: If there are any bumps or nail holes in the drywall, fill them with joint compound. After it has cured at least 24 hours, the level five finish known as skim coating can be completed. To do this, use painting gear to apply a diluted layer of joint compound then feather it out using a trowel or drywall knife. Skim coating can be performed on new drywall if there are damaged spots or to restore the appearance of older drywall.
6. Prime and paint the wall: While priming and painting aren't standard parts of drywalling, they are required to finish the wall unless it’s being wallpapered or paneled. Check for rough spots and sand off anything that shouldn’t be there. Apply a coat of primer. Let it dry completely before painting the new drywall.

To complete a drywall installation project, you need tools for measuring, cutting, attaching, and finishing drywall. These include a drywall T-square, a jab saw, a utility knife, a drywall knife, a drill and drywall screws, drywall sanding sponges, and a sanding pole with sanding sheets.

Take careful measurements. Sketch the area you plan to drywall, or use a computer program to calculate dimensions. Decide how to piece sections of drywall around doors and windows. Use these measurements to calculate how much sheetrock you need as well as how much seaming tape and spackle you need for the project.