Once the drywall is in place, you’ll apply joint compound and drywall tape tofinish the drywall.
Below, learn how to hang drywall like the pros in ten simple steps.
First, you will need to choose thetype of drywallrequired for the room you are working on.
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Then after hanging the drywall panels, you will need to learn how tofinish the joints.
Drywall that’s hung well needs very littletaping and mudding.
The finished walls will look best if the studs are as flat as possible.
Tip
Drywall can be installed by yourself, but its recommended to have an assistant.
Measure the Drywall
Cut the Drywall
Cut the drywallto fit.
It’s rare to have a square room, which means cutting drywall to fit an area.
A longer blade usually does not score a very straight line.
Wall panels should overlap ceiling drywall panels.
Attach a 4-foot-long piece of two-by-four lumber to a full-length piece of a two-by-four leg.
Make two of them.
An assistant will be needed to maneuver the drywall lift.
You should start at the top when hanging drywall to verify it’s tight against the ceiling.
Drywall must end on a solid surface like a stud to ensure a strong support.
Drywall should have a gap at the floor to allow for any expansion.
If there’s not room to expand, you could risk the wall cracking.
This gap can be hidden with basebi
