Installation of Drywall
The use of drywall can arise for a range of purposes, such as repairing an existing wall or building a new one. By considering the steps involved in installing it, those eager to undertake a project will find the process is easier than it initially appears.
Prepare Surface
Measure the surface area over which the drywall will cover from joist to joist and note down the result, if necessary. These results will be used to cut the drywall so it is also prudent to mark the walls or ceilings that the drywall will cover to ensure they eventually correlate. If using drywall to make a repair, tidy any ragged edges and leave clean, straight lines to work from.
Cut Drywall
Use a straightedge and pencil to mark the drywall with the measurements taken to ensure accuracy and continue to use it when cutting the material. A Stanley knife can be used for this purpose by scoring along the drawn line, which will make it easy to separate the sections by effectively breaking them apart. Drywall that is required in unusual shapes may be easier to cut using a table saw with any untidy edging being cleaned up with a knife or scissors.
Fit Drywall
Press the drywall to the surface so that the edges are aligned with the joists. With a pencil, mark the area where the screws can be inserted so that they are secured in the joists. Pay particular attention to the corners and sink the screws so that the heads are flush with the surface.
