How To Hang On Drywall Walls

Before the 1950s when these paper wrapped gypsum panels came into widespread use it took days for lathers and plasterers to create a firm flat foundation for paint or wallpaper.

How to hang on drywall walls.

Drywall is thin and easier to damage than other types of wall materials so it is important to use the right hardware when hanging items from the wall. 3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls. Cover wire runs with a 1 16 metal plate when wires come within 1 1 4 of the stud face. First check that all the drywall screws are sunk beneath the surface of the drywall.

5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3. Hanging drywall over your head is no fun. Mudding gives the walls a seamless finish and creates a blank canvas for texture and paint.

Call it wallboard plasterboard sheetrock or just plain rock like some pros do drywall revolutionized the way walls and ceilings are covered. To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift. This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can. Now a word for you rookies.

Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position. Just before closing up the walls make sure everything is just right. Next with the 4 inch mud knife load a small amount of mud into the tray and cover the screw dimples flush with the wall. That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces.

When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible. Wall preparation for hanging drywall. Add extra studs photo 1 or blocks photo 2 to support the drywall edges as necessary. 1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches.

If at all possible secure heavy objects to a stud.