How To Hang Sheetrock On Cement Walls

You can also hang drywall over paneling you just have to make sure to hit the wall studs.

How to hang sheetrock on cement walls.

The hat channel image 1 should be attached to the wall using concrete nails and concrete nail gun images 2 and 3. Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position. Drywall is usually attached to wall studs with 2 inch drywall screws using an electric drill with a driver bit installed. Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.

However in some installations such as in a basement it is necessary to glue drywall sheets to the interior of concrete block walls. First draw a plumb line to make sure the hat channels will be spaced properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using. And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar. Furring strips allow an air gap between the drywall and concrete to allow air to move and prevent mold.

Hanging drywall over your head is no fun. That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces. To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3. If the drywall is in.

This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls. Here are some tips to. I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement. On a couple installs on the outside of elevator shafts etc we have installed drywall directly on the concrete using construction adhesive and minimal use.

To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift. With over five years of experience professionally mounting and installing objects through his company jason s handyman services jason s work includes working with mounting window ac units designing art gallery walls installing kitchen cabinets and replacing. An exterior wall though presents another opportunity. When installing drywall onto any concrete surface including a ceiling you need to install furring strips.

How to adhere drywall to a concrete block. Next hang the top wall row. When you attach drywall to a cinderblock or cement wall you ll need something called hat channel so named because it is shaped like a hat when viewed from the side. Furring strips are long strips of wood that measure 1 inch thick and usually 2 or 3 inches wide.

Now a word for you rookies. Want the block wall in your basement to have a more finished appearance.