How to Hang Drywall

So you want to hang drywall? Great! It can be a daunting task, but we're here to show you the basics. Let's start with where to find studs in your wall so that this project is as easy as possible. We'll also discuss the steps involved in actually hanging sheetrock and finishing it off with tape and mud before moving on to how hiring a contractor makes sense when doing this type of job.

Steps to Hang Drywall:

- First, find the studs in your wall. Use a stud finder and run it across the surface of your drywall - you should feel bumps where there are screws on either side (these are called "studs" so don't worry about that). Mark them with pencil and make sure they're level if necessary. You'll need help lifting up the weight of a sheetrock panel so having some kind helper is advised! Having someone hold down excess wiggle room while you screw into each stud will also save time and energy.

-Next you'll want to make sure you've got a level to reference the sheetrock as it's hung. If not, use your pencil and mark with each stud so that both are on equal height when they're up against the drywall - this helps keep everything looking nice since there shouldn't be any bumps or waves in the paper!

- Use an adhesive to hang all of your panels on those marked areas by screwing them into place. You'll want enough screws for every edge (four edges) plus two more if possible. The process will go much quicker if someone is holding down wiggle room while you screw things together from afar but don't get too far away until you know how many holes need screws before moving onto step four: taping off seams.

-When taping the seams of the drywall sheets , make sure that you're taping over the seams of both sheets and not just one - this will help keep everything in place.

-Then, cut off any excess tape from the other side so it's nice and clean looking before mudding with joint compound (white or gray). Joint compound is something most people don't know to use for hanging drywall but it really does a great job at filling bits of paper out without putting on too much mud!

-Apply your first coat of joint mortar using a 20in x 24in taping knife then let it set for about 24 hours. This time should give you enough time to dry and then sand down the dried joint compound until smooth. 2-3 applications of mortar may be necessary.

The task of hanging drywall may not appear as complicated as it does at first, although it would still be a wise decision to hire a professional contractor who knows what they are doing. When you're ready to get started on your drywall project , be sure to find a reputable company. Thanks for taking the time to read this article, and we hope that you found it helpful!