2006-10-26 07:25:28 · 12 answers · asked by loujohn 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
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there are 1000's of web sites and videos to show you how to hang dry wall in all sorts of temps...
2006-10-26 12:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by bllnickie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the temp for the mud. the drywall itself there is no problem, but the mud requires a certain temprature to dry. look on the instructions of the mud container, it will tell you. I did some mud work several years ago, when it was too cold, not paying any attention to the directions, and the mud cracked as it dried....I had to do the whole thing over again!! good luck, and have a nice day, taping and mudding is not a fun job.
2006-10-26 14:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by trish the dish 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can. if temp is around 40 to 50 deg. it will take around 24hrs to set up enough for you to tape then mud and you will have to let that set up for about 24 hrs. before you can go over the tape again to make a good clean drywall job.
2006-10-26 14:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by baywood 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can hang it, but if it is cold where you are at. the drywall mud will never dry . its needs to be above 70 degrees in the house. at all times while drying occurs. i would advise finding a heater to put in the house and give it time to warm up in there first. besides drywall mudd will freeze and not be any good.
2006-10-30 07:42:26 · answer #4 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The following are recommendations from Drywall manufacturer Georgia Pacific:
When outdoor temperature is below 50°F, maintain building working temperature of not less than 50°F for a period of 48 hours prior to, during and following application of gypsum board and joint treatment materials (popularly called mud) or bonding of adhesives.
Ventilate building spaces as required to remove excess moisture that would prevent drying of joint treatment material immediately after its application.
2006-10-26 14:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the temp. If it's at least 60 degrees, no problem, below 40-60, make sure you put it on VERY THIN layers. Let each layer dry COMPLETELY and sand before you put the next layer on. Below 40 I would not recommend with out some type of heat source, but I know it's done. It takes forever to dry and there is more potential for it to crack.
2006-10-26 14:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by Need Answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't do it below 45 it will take much longer to dry. you can go to a rental place get a top hat heater and fill your BBQ tank so you dont have to rent a tank .crack open a window up stairs about 2 inchs but if you dont know this , you really shouldn't atempet it , the sanding alone makes it worth going to a local tavern between 4-6 pm.to find a spackler to do it after work or on weekends much cheeper ! GOOD LUCK
2006-10-26 17:13:28 · answer #7 · answered by john p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live and how cold it is outside and inside. How long do you have before this project needs to be finished? If is cold out then you can but if the mud freezes you will have to start all over again.
2006-10-26 14:47:59 · answer #8 · answered by jsnmlk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a drywall contractor and you can drywall as long as it is above freezing. it will take longer to dry though. if it did freeze you could have big problems. i have seen frozen houses and you DON'T want to go there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-26 23:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by sidorczukv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it just takes longer for the mud to set .. if it's freezing then you might want to use a space heater
2006-10-26 14:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by cruise junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋