Hanging Sheetrock On Walls

Press the panel firmly against the wall to transfer the chalk markings to the back of the drywall.

Hanging sheetrock on walls.

3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls. This will strengthen the drywall and produce a seamless wall later. Make inside and outside corners at inside corners simply butt the end of one panel against the face of the panel on the adjoining wall. Materials tools t square sharp utility knife extra blades recommended screw gun or screw setter drywall screws 4 drywall knife 8 drywall knife 4 x 16 drywall mud pan caulk adhesive gun.

Get the rock up fast preparation and ordering. Hold the drywall in place while a friend screws drywall screws into the joists about 8 to 10 inches apart sinking each screw just below the surface. Hang drywall around windows and door openings. For outside corners install the first panel so its end is flush with the studs on the adjoining wall.

Then remove the panel and use a wallboard saw or rotary drywall cutout tool to complete the cutout along the marks. This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can handle safely. The panel can now be positioned on the wall and attached with screws or nails. 1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches.

5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. Cover outside corners with a metal corner. When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible. Drywall comes in three basic thicknesses.

Make sure the end of the drywall falls across the center of a joist or stud.