Is there a tool that I can use to cut sheetrock and make the edges straight & smooth?

Question

I tried using a razor knife, but all that di was take big chunks out of it... Any ideas?

Answer 1

You score the paper one one side with the knife and then break the sheet, then cut the paper on the other side. Follow with a drywall rasp for a smooth edge.

Answer 2

Scoring and breaking with a box cutter type knife will work. Doing this with a straight edge is the best way to get a straight line. If you are need to cut holes in it, you will want to use a drywall knife. It is about 5 bucks at a Home store and looks like a steak knife with a saw blade.

Answer 3

Razor knife with new razor.Use a square to get a straight line and /or use it for guild.You are trying cut to deep 1st cut.Just cut a groove and go back over till you can bend and break..It will be covered anyway or should..

Answer 4

ALL pro drywallers carry a sureform plane,which is basically a rasp shaped like a hand plane,this will not only smooth the edges it will help you shave off a little if needed if the cut's too big

Answer 5

Use a good quality tradesman's craft knife - a stanley knife or similar. Change the blades regularly to make sure you have a good sharp edge.

Answer 6

Use a strait-edge and a sharp knife. Yer edges will get covered with tape, cornerbead and mud, anyway. You never know the difference. That's the hardest thing to teach a new carpenter about drywall. Just cut it fit it and screw it. The finishing will take care of the rest!!

Answer 7

Use a metal straight edge, lay it along the line you need to cut, use a new razor knife and score it, then using your hand push on it and it should break cleanly.

Answer 8

Yes, your utility knife needs a new blade, or flip it over.

Answer 9

Use a new knife, it will cut it.

Answer 10

Like they said, you score, snap and separate. Then you can smooth it further if needed.