Im looking for free websites that explain the steps involved? Anyone know of any?
2006-12-23 02:47:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
http://www.drywallinfo.com/
http://www.ehow.com/how_4143_hang-drywall-wall.html
http://www.doityourself.com/stry/installdrywall
Thank God!
You finally ask a question that isn't a totally one-sided political diatribe!
Maybe you are capable of being a true American.
2006-12-23 03:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Bad M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With no offense to you or others who answers, it isn't ROCKET Science.
After "hanging" thousands of sq. ft. of Drywall I suggest this.
1. Measure no less than twice, before cutting once.
2. Check, in your measuring, that "studs" are at appropriate "Centers" in spacing.
3. Install all the FULL sheets first, hopefully with help.
4. If this install is to be walls, add no less than 1/2 inch from the floor in the form of a "shim" even if it means you have to cut that 1/2 on an 8 ft wall height.
5. Residential drywall is most often 1/2 inch, though you can use 5/8,,,and you can also check "FIRE" resistance.
6. As you install, check the "plumb", as well as the square, with a level appropriate to that purpose.
7. If you must BUTT cut pieces at seams, try to calculate ahead of time that the CUT will be at a corner, or at a point where molding hides it. In this instance a RASP may be another TOOl of choice.
8. Use appropriate length drywall screws. I use 1 5/8. I suggest a TOOL allowing for your eagerness, (It keeps the screw from going through the opposite wall.)
9. Pencil a mark on floor or ceiling, or on tape, allowing remembering where the STUDS are.
10. DON'T overdo screws in how many you install. The drywall hangs on SHEAR weight.
11. Tape and Mud ( I use mesh tape, and HOT Mud)
12. Consider using MUD in a 3 step process, allowing that it will "shrink" as it drys,then apply another coat until it FEELS right.
13. At some point sand with MESH pads designed for the purpose, on a TOOL also designed as such.
14. If you feel a need, at some point, prime the job, if only to test high points and voids.
15. Finish paint, head for the refridge, grab a cold beer, sit back, and enjoy the Genius you suddenly are.
Merry Christmas.
Steven Wolf
(The Rev.)
2006-12-23 08:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if you are the hanger or finisher. If you are just planning to hang the drywall, you can ask them how to do it at home depot, menards, or other lumber yards. If you plan to finish it, good luck.
My brother is a drywaller.
2006-12-23 12:07:13 · answer #3 · answered by happydawg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Doityouself.com
Lots of good information on all kinds of projects.
2006-12-23 02:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your local library lately? They may even have a dvd so that you can watch someone else actually doing it before you do it yourself.
2006-12-23 15:54:49 · answer #5 · answered by Hoolia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
time life books black and deker has books and the home handyman u can fin these at lowes
2006-12-23 05:23:39 · answer #6 · answered by bbbob60 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.diynetwork.com
Hanging drywall is easy so don't fear it.
2006-12-23 02:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by maamu 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
HOME DEPOT
2006-12-23 02:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋