Drywall Installation
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Article by: Mark J. Donovan Installing Drywall, or hanging drywall as the professionals usually refer to the task, can be done by the homeowner. However, it is usually best done with two or more people as it requires significant lifting of heavy material. Mudding and Taping can also be performed by the homeowner, however these tasks require some practice and artistry. Measuring and Ordering Drywall Prior to actually hanging the drywall, the material first needs to be ordered and delivered. To determine how much material to order, measure all of the surface area, starting with the ceilings and then the walls. , Decorating using drink coasters Calculate the total square feet and divide by 32. The result should give you the number of 4'x 8' sheets of drywall required for the job. I would also recommend adding another 5-10% to this figure to account for inefficiencies. Drywall does come in larger sheets, such as 4'x12', however for a Do-it-Yourself homeowner these larger sheets can become unwieldy and maybe even impossible to bring into the existing home. , Kitchen Design � Understanding the Work Triangle and Kitch For bathrooms , Finding the right Leaf Blower. or other moist areas Greenboard should probably be used as this material is moisture , Growing Orchids In Greenhouses, Can You ? resistance. For bathroom , The Benefits of Using Landscape Software areas where ceramic tile , The Beautiful Garden is to be applied, e.g. Shower/Bathtub areas, Concrete , How to Grow Strawberries board should be used. The concrete , Kitchen Design � Understanding the Work Triangle and Kitch board is also referred to as Wonderboard or Durock. Joint Compound and Fiberglass tape will also be required for Taping and Mudding. Joint Compound typically comes ready-mixed in 5 gallon containers. I would suggest 1-2 containers per 500 square feet of drywall. Fiberglass tape is quite inexpensive so I would suggest picking up 2 to 3 roles for most Do-it-Yourself drywall projects. Drywall screws , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Chalfont Pa. or ringed nails , Tips on Dealing with Slugs and Ss in the Garden will also be required. Typically I use 1.25" length screws , Choose The Hybrid Tea Rose For A Touch Of Classic Elegance or nails. , Worm Compost Bin Also, strips of corner bead will be required. Drywall Tools Prior to starting drywall installation, you need to obtain the proper tools. , Comforter Choices A Drywall Lift really comes in handy when hanging sheetrock/drywall on the ceilings. You can rent Drywall Lifts at hardware , Plant a Fairy GardenChair or home , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Chalfont Pa. improvement stores. If your budget does not allow for this cost, Jacks (or Ts) can be made out of 2"x 4"s. The Jacks (or Ts) should be of a length such that they are just an inch or two taller than the height of the ceiling and have a cross beam that is approximately 3' in width. Usually there are a couple of 45o angle braces connecting the crossbar to the main stem of the Jack. The Jack can then be used to hold up the drywall to the ceiling while it is screwed/nailed into place. , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Chalfont Pa. In addition to the Lift or Jacks, a drywall screw , Emerald Green Arborvitae for Chalfont Pa. gun, hammer, T-square, carpenters knife, drywall saw and a keyhole saw are required. The keyhole saw is used for cutting around electrical boxes. If mudding and taping are to be performed then Taping knifes, a Corner knife, sand , Rock Gardens paper, a pole sander and a Mud easel or pan will be necessary. For the taping knifes you will need a 6" wide blade and a 12" wide blade. Preparing the site for Drywall Prior to hanging the drywall, make sure the building , Herb Gardening inspector has first approved the Framing, Plumbing, , NON SLIP MAINTENANCE OF HONED INTERIOR MARBLE Electrical and Insulation jobs. Secondly, a vapor barrier should be applied over the insulation on the outside , Free Satellite TV - Myth? Real? or It's Just a Joke? walls if un-faced insulation was installed. Frequently sheets of plastic , Gardening's Most Valuable Advice are used for creating the vapor barrier. The plastic , Buying Chainsaws From Auction Sites is simply stapled to the framing, covering the insulation. Finally, inspect all of the framing carefully. Ensure that nailers (e.g. 2" x 4"s) are existent at each corner and header, that the framing is straight, and that the framed walls , Carnivorous Plants and Black Bears create smooth planes. In addition, the ceiling should have strapping applied (1" x 3" cross boards). Also, make sure metal , Wicker Oudoor Furniture protection plates have been installed to studding where sheetrock screws , How to Grow Strawberries or nails , Decorating using drink coasters could inadvertently penetrate plumbing , Looking for the best sourced advice witrel="nofollow" h reference to furnit pipes or electrical wire. Safety Drywall installation is dirty, heavy work. The Gypsum in drywall can be irritating to the eyes, lungs and sinuses so wear safety , Satellite TV goggles and masks to avoid breathing in the material. Gloves are also recommended to protect against sharp blades. Installing Drywall Start with the ceiling as this will allow the sheets on the walls , Buying Chainsaws From Auction Sites to help hold the sheets on the ceiling. Use the Drywall lift or Jacks to hold the sheets in place , Basics of Landscape Design while screwing or nailing them to the ceiling. The screws , Fall Prep Work Makes for a Green Spring or nails , Fall Prep Work Makes for a Green Spring should be installed such that they are slightly recessed and create a small dimple without breaking the paper. Screws , Choose The Hybrid Tea Rose For A Touch Of Classic Elegance or nails , Blinds add a touch of warmth, beauty and decor to any room! should be applied every 8 to 12 inches on each stud. Screws , How To Do: HERB GARDENING are typically stronger and can be placed further apart, e.g. 12 inches. It is best to fasten the screws/nails to the edges of the drywall first and then fill in the field afterwards. Rows of drywall should be applied in a staggered pattern. This will create an interlocked pattern that creates a tighter and stronger ceiling/wall. After the ceiling has been completed it its time to move on to the walls. , Customize Your Home Décor Like a Pro Drywall should be applied from the top down, with the sheets hung perpendicular to the floor , Blinds Give Your Home A New Lease On Life joists or studs. Again the rows should be staggered. The bottom piece should sit about ½ inches from the sub-floor. For purposes of efficiency and strength it is best to apply the large sheets of drywall over the doors , Tips on Dealing with Slugs and Snails in the Garden and window , Decorating using drink coasters openings and cut out the excess later. This will create stronger/cleaner looking walls , Kick Start Your Landscape With Winter Gardening Tips and save , Wicker Oudoor Furniture significant time. Installing Corner bead Once the drywall has been installed, corner bead should be applied to all outside , Looking for the best sourced advice witrel="nofollow" h reference to furnit edges. Corner bead should be nailed every 6-8 inches and penetrate the framing. Taping and Mudding Again start with the ceiling. Apply a skim coat of joint compound over the surface of a seam using a 6" wide taping knife. If the seam is wide, apply a liberal amount of joint compound to fill it. While the Joint compound is still wet, apply the fiberglass tape over the skim coat of Joint Compound. Make sure the seam is centered under the tape. Once the tape has been installed, apply additional Joint Compound over the tape, again using the 6" wide taping knife. Continue this for all of the seams. Note: the tape will still be visible. Additional coats will eventually hide it. The inside , Some Ideas on Getting Started with Garden Landscaping corners are usually the most tricky and require practice. Patience is the best advice , How to Grow Strawberries and note that additional coats will be applied later to smooth out any imperfections. Once the seams are done, using the 6" wide taping knife, apply mud to all of the screw/nail dimples. A skim coat is all that is initially required. Note: When applying the mud over the tape and screw/nail dimples, make sure all excess material and uneven patches are smoothed down with the blade. This will reduce sanding later. Once the ceiling is done, you can move on to the walls. , Five Décor Solutions for Your Child’s Bedroom Repeat the same process, however with the outside , Worm Compost Bin corners just apply a liberal coat of joint compound to the valley that is formed by the corner bead. This valley typically represents the first 3 or 4 inches from the edge of the corner. Once the first coat has been applied let it sit overnight or until it is dry, prior to starting the second application of Joint compound. Make sure to completely clean off the taping knife, the mud easel and any other containers or instruments that have mud on them prior to finishing up for the day. Applying the Second Coat of Mud After the first coat has thoroughly dried, it is now time to apply the second coat of mud. It is this coat that should hide the tape. Again, start with the ceiling. Using the wider taping knife apply a generous amount of joint compound over the taped seams as you want to build up the area over the tape. Taking large strokes smooth the joint compound over the tape applying more pressure to the side of the taping knife further away from the tape. This will help to leave more mud over the tape. When complete, the mud should cover an area that extends beyond the width of the tape by 2 to 3 inches. After the seams have all been completed, apply a second coat of mud over the screw/nail dimples. With this second coat, flare out the mud over the dimples such that the diameter of the mudded area is about 3-4 inches in diameter. For the inside , How to Grow Strawberries corners a Corner knife may come in handy. Corners involve a little artistry so again take your time. Apply a generous amount of joint compound and then run the Corner knife down the corner starting from the top. Take long, even strokes. A 6" taping knife may also be helpful to smooth out any imperfections. For the outside , Gardening's Most Valuable Advice corners, using the broad taping knife apply a generous amount of joint compound and flare out the material such that it extends out 6 inches or so from the corner. Again, apply more pressure to the blade side that is further away from the corner so that you leave more mud nearer the outside , Chain Saws - Choosing And Using Your First Saw corner. Once the second coat has been applied let it sit overnight or until it is dry, prior to starting the final application of Joint compound. Make sure to completely clean off the taping knife, the mud easel and any other containers or instruments that have mud on them prior to finishing up for the day. Applying the Final Coat of Mud After the first coat has thoroughly dried, it is now time to apply the final coat of mud. It is this coat that requires the most artistry and the least amount of joint compound. Here you are simply applying a final skim coat to the already mudded areas. Prior to applying the skim coat it is best to take your wide taping blade and lightly pass over the mudded surfaces. This will remove any bumps or ridges. Again start with the ceiling seams and apply a small amount of joint compound using the broad taping knife. Again continue to flare out the seam by extending the mudded area such that about 6 inches resides on each side of the now invisible tape. Remember this is a skim coat so little mud is required. The purpose of this coat is to effectively fill in any lines or recessed areas. After the seams have all been completed, apply a final coat of mud over the screw/nail dimples. With this second coat, flare out the mud over the dimples such that the diameter of the mudded area is about 6-8 inches in diameter. For the corners use the broad taping knife and add just enough mud such that you can flare out the mudded surface area to about 8-12 inches, taking care to filling in any lines or dimples. Once the final coat has been applied let it rest overnight or until it is dry, Sanding Sanding is a very dusty and dirty mess so please uses goggles and a mask. I find it best to use a pole sander with an open screened sand , Carnivorous Plants and Black Bears paper material specifically designed for sanding sheetrock/drywall mud. Lightly sand , Worm Compost Bin all of the taped areas, however concentrate sanding on the outer edges of the mudded areas such that all seams and ridges are eliminated and blend into the main surface areas. Once sanding is complete, vacuum up the dust and you are ready for priming and painting , Satellite TV the walls , Carnivorous Plants and Black Bears and texturing the ceilings. About the Author Me_Donovan@comcast.net |
  
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