How To Hang Drywall On Walls Part 2

When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible.

How to hang drywall on walls part 2.

Kody horvey 610 785. How high are the walls. Hang the ceiling panels before the walls and be prepared for some heavy lifting. 5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof.

3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls. Learning how to install drywall is very much within the reach of the average diy enthusiast. With patience the right tools and a friend to help you hanging drywall is not very difficult. Skip navigation sign in.

Complete beginner s guide to drywall part 1 of 5 duration. Cut the drywall mark the location of your cut and use a t square or other straight edge to score the front side of the wallboard using a sharp utility knife. Once you ve learned how to hang drywall learn how to tape and finish the installed drywall for professional quality results. Here is a quick guide for how to work as a team to install drywall.

Ask a friend to help out. Hang the drywall vertically. Drywall screws and 1 1 4 in ring shank nails for both 1 2 in and 5 8 in. On commercial jobs fire codes often require seams to fall on the entire length of the framing so the drywall must be hung vertically.

Installing drywall also known as sheetrock rock or wallboard is an important part of building a house. 1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches. In the installation pictured the wall is only 6 x 2 5 wide so we need to cut some off the end. For walls nine feet high or shorter hanging the drywall horizontally has a number of benefits.

How to install drywall. This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can. Learn how to install drywall on your walls in this diy drywall.