How To Get Drywall Sheets Home

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.

How to get drywall sheets home.

It s important to know each side of the drywall sheet. Saw horses step 1. You might feel up the creek without a paddle if you need to transport a full sheet of drywall but you only have a small car. Measure the wall step 2.

Slightly angle screws on the ends of sheets where there is only 3 4 in. Drive screws into the drywall sheet step 3. In addition to installation we can also help you with drywall repair. Drywall price depends on the type you are using.

Use as few nails as possible and only to tack up the sheets until you can get the screws in. The side that s gray or ivory should face the room. 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.

Thinner drywall sheets such as 1 4 or 3 8 will sag in between rafters over time. With any drywall project you will need drywall supplies. Of wood left to catch screws. Strapping the drywall to the top of you car isn t a great option.

Get free shipping on qualified drywall or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Plan for windows doors outlets and other fixtures step 5. Add additional sheets of drywall step 4. Install drywall to reach the floor and frame outside corners.

Finally cover the corners. Use five fasteners per framing member one in each tapered edge and three more spaced evenly every 12 in.