And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar.
How to install drywall on a concrete wall.
While you can certainly glue drywall to a concrete block wall there are significant disadvantages with this method of adhering it.
When installing drywall onto any concrete surface including a ceiling you need to install furring strips.
However in some installations such as in a basement it is necessary to glue drywall sheets to the interior of concrete block walls.
How to adhere drywall to a concrete block.
If the drywall is in.
Furring strips allow an air gap between the drywall and concrete to allow air to move and prevent mold.
The hat channel image 1 should be attached to the wall using concrete nails and concrete nail gun images 2 and 3.
I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
1 measure down the length of the concrete wall at top bottom and middle.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
Furring strips are long strips of wood that measure 1 inch thick and usually 2 or 3 inches wide.
Typically a stud wall is then installed against the concrete but furring strips are quick easy and take up less space.
Drywall is usually attached to wall studs with 2 inch drywall screws using an electric drill with a driver bit installed.