Do not use your knee to hold the square in place as you cut.
Keep your free hand and fingers well away from the blade.
Uneven flooring may cause the drywall to crack or buckle.
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Debris will be embedded in the drywall.
Clean the floor with a broom or shop vacuum.
The material isn’t designed to produce a neat finish.
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These blades are inexpensive and can be changed out easily.
When to Call a Professional
Cutting drywall is a task that rarely requires professional assistance.
Cut through drywall on the side with paper.
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This is also called the finish side.
Drywall should not touch the floor.
A circular saw is unnecessary to cut drywall since it easily cuts with a utility knife.
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If you use a circular saw, you’ll have even moredust from drywallthan with other methods.
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