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Home Business: Drywall Installation From "Home Transformations" episode DHTR-206

Once the walls are all furred even with the cement foundation of the garage, drywall is installed in sheets. Also, electrical outlets and power is routed to all parts of the garage before all the drywall is installed.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Materials:

drywall
utility knife
chalk line level
cupped head nails
mud
self-adhesive tape
topping compound

Drywall Installation

1. The drywall went up easily (figure A). The sheets were secured to the wall studs with screws. The screws were spaced to hit every wall stud.

Tip: Drive the screws into the drywall so it makes a dimple and does not break the surface (figure B). Also, a flush screw will allow for a smoother mudding process later.

2. On the scaffolding, cover the ceiling with drywall (figure C). With all of the custom cuts, it took almost two days to cover the walls in this project.

3. On the joints, tape and mud. Use a self-adhesive fiberglass tape (figure D). It makes a great surface to mud, too. Next, mud joints with joint compound (figure E). Go over the joint with a six inch knife, then a 12-inch knife and then go over the dried mud with topping compound. Let the compound sit for 12 hours in between layers.

Figure D

Figure E

RESOURCES :

Skylight
Brand Name: Velux
Style: Electric Venting Deck Mounted Skylight
Website: www.veluxusa.com

GUESTS :

Kevin Beck
Contractor
Beck Custom Builders
Website: www.beckcustombuilders.com