How
To Install Drywall
Determine
sheet sizes and their allocations - with the idea that
custom orders can take time and may have to be backordered, depending
on local market conditions. It is important that this
be done asap due to any unforeseeable shortages in supply and
requirements for special order lead
times.
As a rule, ceilings
normal
get
the larger than 4x8 standard sheets. But walls can take the large
sheets as well. Keep
in mind that walls higher that 9 foot ceilings can normally take
the 54" sheets since the 4x8's would require an extra strip
thus eliminating a seam.
Familiarize yourself with factors
like the types of drywall that are going up; greenboard,
a normal drywall, fire rated, and which thickness
you will be going with. Included in your plan the areas might
take cement board for later stone or tiling even if you are not
installing it yourself.
View all ceilings and walls, breaking the ceiling into 12' drywall
sheets and going from there. And don't forget to allow for waste due
to ripping or any breakage.
After
your are clear on the fact that all wall and ceiling cavities
are ready to be closed-up, before proceeding, determine if there
is a power source for corded drivers or whether you will be going cordless.
This can be easily overlooked by the infrequent hanger of drywall since
these phases fall so close together.
Note all cutouts to be mad: including for electrical outlets, switches,
for hvac ducts and everything. Come up a basic diagram for outlets
-- these are very easy to close over .
Inspect
walls for irregularites and place backers for attaching
corner sheets. Build up wall studs with drywall shims in areas
outof level. This can preventing expansion and possible breakage
of the wallboard when fixing it to the bracing..
Fasten the drywall sheets to the studs with coarse thread drywall
screws and a drywall gun. While a cordless drill could potentially
be used for the task, the driver designed for setting drywall screws
per se is most
suited because the integrated depth gauge
achieves an optimal countersink that is crucial for getting
a good smooth finish. Whereas the cordless screwdriver
finds a stop-in-motion based on an internal clutch device (rather
than setting depth).
You should work following straight lines on the studs. Typically
they are 16" on center (but
not always). If it helps, fasten screws with the aid of a stud
finder (a higher end finder, for better detection). Any missed
hits
are removed by manually turning with a screwdriver back out or by slow
reversal given a magnetic driver tip.
Be sure to check for proper countersink of all screw heads when the hanging
is complete in preparation for mudding and sanding.
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