How To Get Drywall Sheets Home
Install drywall to reach the floor and frame outside corners.
How to get drywall sheets home. Tips for drywall sheets always choose thick sheets 1 2 or 5 8 if you re installing drywall on your ceiling. While the most common size of drywall is 4 x 8 foot x inch we also carry 4 x 10 and 4 x 12 drywall. The side that s gray or ivory should face the room. Saw horses step 1.
In addition to installation we can also help you with drywall repair. Add additional sheets of drywall step 4. With any drywall project you will need drywall supplies. Drywall price depends on the type you are using.
Plan for windows doors outlets and other fixtures step 5. Get free shipping on qualified drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Drywall drywall sheets the home depot store finder. Strapping the drywall to the top of you car isn t a great option.
Thinner drywall sheets such as 1 4 or 3 8 will sag in between rafters over time. Finally cover the corners. Then cover the horizontal seams. Drive screws into the drywall sheet step 3.
Install final sheet of drywall step 6. Slightly angle screws on the ends of sheets where there is only 3 4 in. It s important to know each side of the drywall sheet. Use five fasteners per framing member one in each tapered edge and three more spaced evenly every 12 in.
Use as few nails as possible and only to tack up the sheets until you can get the screws in. Tape drywall seams using mesh tape which hides seams more effectively than paper tape cover the vertical joints or butt joints first pressing it firmly into place with a drywall knife.