How To Install Drywall

If you desire to learn how to install drywall, there are lots of available resources in books and even online that can help you. Installing drywall can be done by a professional contractor, however some homeowners choose to do the job themselves. If you are a construction beginner it helps to learn more about drywall. You may hear drywall referred to by other terms such as gypsum board, sheetrock or plasterboard. These terms are interchangeable as they describe the same product.


Compare to plaster walls, installing drywall is much easier. For centuries walls were made from layers of plaster applied over laths and studs. While the application of plaster walls required a high level of experience and knowledge, drywall is much easier to apply and can be done in a fairly short period of time depending on your aptitude and how fast you work. One thing you should know is that there are different kinds of drywall. For example, the gypsum plaster used to make the drywall may be enriched with mildew resistant and/or fire resistant protection before the outer layer of paper or fiberglass is applied.

Drywall is installed by nailing it to the existing studs in your home. You will need to create openings for light switches and outlets, of course. For this you'll need a keyhole saw and the proper measurements. Drywall comes in sheets, and can be cut if necessary. While the standard size is four feet by eight feet you can find larger sheets. After you've nailed or screwed the drywall sheets to the studs you are ready to move on to the next installation step which is called taping. With a drywall taping tool, apply joint compound into the edges of the sheets. The compound should be smoothed out and can be sanded after dry for a uniform look.

If you already have experience with drywall, you may not need detailed step by step instructions. However for those who are new and want to learn how to install drywall in detail there are resources that can guide you through each step. One book you should definitely check out is Drywall: Professional Techniques for Great Results by Myron R. Ferguson. Another top title on this subject is Complete Drywall. This particular book is by the Stanley Company, a well-known and respected manufacturer of various construction materials. The more you learn about installing drywall ahead of time, the more confident you'll feel when you're actually doing the job.



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Police: Suspect even takes drywall - Myrtle Beach Sun News

Police: Suspect even takes drywall
Myrtle Beach Sun News
She said the back door was open, and everything in the house was gone, including the drywall on the walls and a closet door from the bedroom, according to .

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Va. task force on drywall problem appointed (13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads)
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) EUR” A top Virginia official has appointed a task force to develop the state's strategy for dealing with drywall from China that has prompted complaints nationwide. State Secretary of Commerce and Trade Jim Cheng will chair the 16-member panel of state officials and residents affected by the drywall. More than 2,360 homeowners nationwide have said the drywall made them sick and ...


Nordstrom seeks women, minority subcontractors
Nordstrom , the department store building its first Tennessee location at The Mall at Green Hills, is looking for women and minority subcontractors to finish up the project...


Homeowners' Winter Blues Won't Melt Away with the Snow
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Fifth Third donates office space to Cincinnati Police
Fifth Third Bank announced Monday the donation of an 800-square-foot space in its Fountain Square office building to the Cincinnati Police...


Drywall Crack Repair
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Chairmen Selected for Chinese Drywall Insurance Program - Earthtimes
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La. senator: Are deaths linked to Chinese drywall? (AP via Yahoo! News)
U.S. Sen. David Vitter has called for federal officials to do a more thorough review of the deaths of several people who lived in homes that contained smelly, possibly toxic Chinese drywall...





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