Drywall Installation

Why Use Drywall?

Why Use Drywall? Lath & Plaster was TOO MUCH WORK!!!

Drywall was invented in 1916 and basically was gypsum squeezed between two panels of paper that could be nailed or screwed to the studs

Drywall was cheap to produce and economical to install

The Drywall Process

Before Starting Ensure You Have All The Necessary Tools and Materials

Drywall Tools

Drywall Hole Saw

Drywall Square

Drywall Trowel

Mud Tray

Drywall Materials

Drywall Tape

Drywall Screws

Hanging Drywall

Two Methods of Hanging Drywall

Vertically

Hanging Drywall Horizontally

Advantages of Horizontal Method: Ease of Mud Floating More Contact with Studs

Start by filling in space with 4’x8’ sheets FIRST How to Hang Drywall Start by filling in space with 4’x8’ sheets FIRST

Then go back and cut to fill in void spaces How to Hang Drywall Then go back and cut to fill in void spaces

Make sure the drywall sheet lands on the center of the stud How to Hang Drywall Make sure the drywall sheet lands on the center of the stud

Hanging Drywall

Screwing Drywall

Never Screw on a SEAM

A Well Set Screw

Poorly Set Screws Too Deep

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