The Basics of Hanging Drywall
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A contractor explains the basics of hanging drywall on wood frame walls and ceilings, demonstrating how to measure, cut with a T-square and utility knife, tack with screws, and route openings.
From the video
Answers: How do I hang drywall on wood framing?
- drywall hanging basics
- measuring and cutting drywall
- screwing drywall to wood framing
- routing drywall openings with a drywall router
- drywall butt joints and spacing
What it concludes
- Rent a drywall lift if you have a big ceiling to hang.
- Use 1 1/4-inch coarse thread drywall screws on wood framing for 1/2-inch drywall.
- Do not use a drywall hammer on modern aerated drywall because it delaminates the paper.
- Hang ceilings first because the next sheet can hide a small gap up to 3/8 inch and the walls support the ceiling.
- Start in one corner of a room and work your way all the way around to get a tight fit.
- Cut drywall sheets about 1/4 inch loose to ensure they always fit without blowing out corners from being too tight.
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