How To Hang Sheetrock On Walls By Yourself

Measure the length needed and score the paper face with a utility knife using a drywall.

How to hang sheetrock on walls by yourself.

Cut paper beading to fit the height of the wall and press it into place with your fingers. Score the paper with a sharp utility knife. Begin the bottom row with a shorter piece so that the seam in the top row will not be directly above the seam in the. Tap the backside at the scored line with your knee to break.

You can use a straightedge to guide the cut as well. Get the rock up fast preparation and ordering. Run a drywall knife over the beading to ensure a tight fit and simultaneously remove excess compound. How to hang drywall.

Position the piece lift it with a drywall lift and screw it in place. Slice the paper on the backside with a utility knife. Mark locations of all studs by making a pencil or a chalk line corresponding to the stud locations on the ceiling and the. On the outside corners apply a layer of compound to either side of the corner.