what is the correct way to install drywall?

Answer 1

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-install-drywall.htm

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Answer 2

I agree there is not one way to hang drywall. However you do want to make sure you have solid backing on the edges of at least two sides of any piece so it will not crack sometime down the road. Screws are generally easier to use as a fastener, but DO NOT drive them deep, they should be just below the surface of the drywall, if you can afford one I would buy a drywall screw gun (about $80-$100) which allows you to set the depth of the screw. I would only buy 4x8 sheets simply because for a first timer it will easier to handle. Cut the sheets as big as possible, the other posters were right, you want to eliminate the joints if at all practical. Mark of all of your cut outs on the sheet using a ruler and pencil. It is important to remember it is only sheet rock and does not have to be perfect, small gaps of up to 1/4" or so can easily be hidden by the taping. Good Luck.

Answer 3

No absolute correct way. Generally it is preferable to minimize the number of joints, and try to ensure the beveled edges go together ... rather than but ends or cut edges. For example, since drywall can be up to 12' long installing horizontally allows one joint on a wall up to 12' long. If the ceiling is higher than 8' you would need part of a third sheet. On the other hand if only 8' sheets are available it is OK to install vertically. Ensure seams fall over studs if possible. Outside edges should be capped with metal edging.

Answer 4

I've installed thousands of sq. ft of drywall,,, far more than I ever wanted to. I think without offending anyone # 3 is pretty clear. It might only matter in Horizontal or verticle where the depressed edge has to butt a floor or ceiling, and certainly handling a 4 x 10 or 12 piece of drywall isn't a one man job.

Rev. Steven

Answer 5

nothing to it. cut your pieces to fit , tack it up and the use a chaulk line to mark the studs. screw it down with tect screws. tape the joints (you can buy mesh tape and compound at any hardware store) and the screw heads. sand it down and paint. don't forget your electric sockets have to come to the outside of the sheetrock. i always set the screws in really deep so the spackle covers better.

Answer 6

install it side to side, not up and down