How To Hang On Drywall Walls

Drywall is thin and easier to damage than other types of wall materials so it is important to use the right hardware when hanging items from the wall.

How to hang on drywall walls.

Next hang the top wall row. When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible. 1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches. To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift.

Now a word for you rookies. To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3. This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can. Drywall comes in three basic thicknesses.

Next with the 4 inch mud knife load a small amount of mud into the tray and cover the screw dimples flush with the wall. 5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. Add extra studs photo 1 or blocks photo 2 to support the drywall edges as necessary. Wall preparation for hanging drywall.

3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls. Mudding gives the walls a seamless finish and creates a blank canvas for texture and paint. That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces. If that is not a possibility and you must hang things directly on the drywall choose a method that is appropriate for the weight of your item.

Call it wallboard plasterboard sheetrock or just plain rock like some pros do drywall revolutionized the way walls and ceilings are covered. Before the 1950s when these paper wrapped gypsum panels came into widespread use it took days for lathers and plasterers to create a firm flat foundation for paint or wallpaper. Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position. Just before closing up the walls make sure everything is just right.

Cover wire runs with a 1 16 metal plate when wires come within 1 1 4 of the stud face.