How To Drywall A Garage Door

I also added an l shaped metal channel designed for roofing applications to help channel any water spills along the bottom of the wall and out through the garage door.

How to drywall a garage door.

Drywall is a product that is primarily made from gypsum with heavy paper on the two sides. It is an inexpensive material that can be nailed or screwed down. All it took was a little construction adhesive to lock it into place and a small bead of silicone sealant to keep water from getting underneath the metal. Install drywall around the garage door support brackets.

To do this attach the drywall to the ceiling studs with drywall screws every four to six inches. So here are a few simple instructions on how to install drywall to the garage. A finished garage can become a workshop mechanic s space play space or even a private den. At the time of publication the cost of a 5 8 inch thick 4 by 8 foot drywall sheet averages 12 per sheet.

The goal is to install all the drywall that you can fit easily but don t worry if you have to leave a few gaps near the metal. Drywall can be painted and have wallpaper put onto it. Apply the primer to the edges of the drywall along the door with a 2 inch paint brush a process called cutting in. Transform your garage into a room by adding wiring insulation and wall covering.

12 cover the rest of the drywall with primer this time using a paint roller. Mark a line by spanning the bottom of the trusses with a straight 2. Hang the largest pieces of drywall first then the smaller ones. Check the drywall on the house side for missing blocking.

Putting drywall in the garage is reasonably easy. Lean the piece of drywall against the opening mark the location of the studs and draw a line for the top of the door opening. Lay out a door cut the same way as a window.