How To Hang On Drywall Walls

Next with the 4 inch mud knife load a small amount of mud into the tray and cover the screw dimples flush with the wall.

How to hang on drywall walls.

To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift. First check that all the drywall screws are sunk beneath the surface of the drywall. Drywall is thin and easier to damage than other types of wall materials so it is important to use the right hardware when hanging items from the wall. When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible.

Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position. If at all possible secure heavy objects to a stud. Just before closing up the walls make sure everything is just right. Now a word for you rookies.

Hanging drywall over your head is no fun. If that is not a possibility and you must hang things directly on the drywall choose a method that is appropriate for the weight of your item. Wall preparation for hanging drywall. Drywall comes in three basic thicknesses.

5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. Add extra studs photo 1 or blocks photo 2 to support the drywall edges as necessary. Next hang the top wall row. To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3.

1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches. 3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls. That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces. This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can.

Mudding gives the walls a seamless finish and creates a blank canvas for texture and paint.