DIY: How to Drywall Guide

DIY jobs can be endless but once you start a list of diy things to do you are bound to get your home in tip top shape. If drywall happens to make your 2010 list of diy jobs then here is a comprehensive guide to make it as painless as possible. Drywall has recently emerged to replace the traditional method of hard board and plaster previously used to cover walls. US drywall firm Gypsum Company came up with the perfection solution to cover interior walls. Starting with the tools necessary for this particular diy job, you will require a sharp utility knife and a short but sturdy keyhole saw.

First Step:

Drywall sheets can be place on the wall in a vertical or horizontal direction. It tends to be easier place vertically especially by first timers. When the height of the wall happens to be non-standard then attempt to place the wall sheet horizontally.

Second Step:

Each of the the wall sheets must then join in the middle of a frame at the stud. Frames must be secured with a stud at each corner. Drywall is light and easy to cut. This make applying it to the wall much easier. Remember to only bend the drywall at the score which means that it will break at the line. This can be done by using your sharp knife to cut at the crease on one side of the board.

Third Step:

Next, cut an "L" then score the board the same. Once you have done that you must then cut down the shortest leg with your keyhole saw. The key to this step is to bend, snap, and cut the backside of the longer leg. Keep in mind to do so in the same way you made the straight cut.

Fourth Step:

Where necessary, cut holes in the drywall to accommodate electrical outlets, small windows, wires or switches. Small opening require laying the board face down then measuring the height and width of the opening. Using a pencil, sketch the opening on the face of the board to ensure the accuracy for opening. Following that, use your knife to trace the pencil outline then use the keyhole saw to cut through the drywall. A keyhole saw can cut into 1/2 inches of drywall. Using the heel of your hand or a hammer, pound the keyhole saw to create the cuts in the drywall for the openings.

Fifth Step:

The wallboard is then propped on a shim and pressed to the wall leaving 3/8 inches from the top. In this position at the top, gently place two sections with two nails for each wallboard to hold the wallboards in place. Make sure that the two group nails are at least 12 to 16 inches apart along the line of the stud. Mark the stud board to be sure of the placement with chalk. Remove any nail that is not correctly placed in the stud as it will definitely cause problems with the end plaster finish process.

Sixth Step:

Apply drywall to any protruding corners such as angled metal that is nailed into the stud. It will later form the beaded edge required for the plaster application process. It also protects the wall from scrapes as well as future wear and tear.

Seventh Step:

The plastering process in the next step. The little valleys on the edge of the sheet assist with the mudding process which will create the beautiful and even wall finished look.

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