I'm replacing the drywall in my bath with hardibacker then going to tile. I have a piece that is about 2 1/2 feet where there will only be a stud on one side. I'm putting up 13x13 tile. Should I recut the other piece and get more to make sure it is nailed into a stud on both ends or can I tape or morter it to the next piece? Thank you!
2006-09-19 16:26:16 · 1 answers · asked by candoil 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
it need to be supported substantially, you make it sound as if your own answer can be done, that would be the simplest way. You could cut a stud to fit in where the splice is and use deck screws to fasten it at the top and bottom to the plate. You can also place a one by six flat against the existing piece of drywall overlapping the splice area and use 1" coated screws through the drywall on both sides of the splice.
2006-09-19 16:39:05 · answer #1 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋