How To Hang Sheetrock On Walls

Hang the abutting panel leaving it long and trim it to create a tight well fitted corner.

How to hang sheetrock on walls.

Run a drywall knife over the beading to ensure a tight fit and simultaneously remove excess compound. Hammer the anchor in until it s flush with the wall. With a helper hold the panel against the studs so that one edge butts against the ceiling panel and. Cut a piece of drywall long so that it hangs over the corner.

Hanging a sheet of drywall on a wall. If it won t cut the panel as in. Hold the drywall in place while a friend screws drywall screws into the joists about 8 to 10 inches apart sinking each screw just below the surface. On the outside corners apply a layer of compound to either side of the corner.

Make sure to position your shelf or whatever you re mounting up to where you want it and then drive in the screw. Wheels allow you to roll it up to the drywall stack load a sheet onto the rack roll it back into position and crank the sheet up into place. Cut paper beading to fit the height of the wall and press it into place with your fingers. Cover the wall mark all the stud locations on the adjoining ceiling panels.

Insert one drywall screw deep enough into each stud to hold your piece of wallboard. Protect the corners with metal corner bead. Trim it with a spiral saw after it s in place. Next take your screw and begin driving it into the anchor.

Screw the drywall into the joists make sure the end of the drywall falls across the center of a joist or stud. Use a tape measure to ensure the first panel s end will land in the center of a stud. This will strengthen the drywall and produce a seamless wall later. You re essentially making a ledge on which to rest a large piece of wallboard.