Drywall Hanging question
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07-05-14, 08:18 PM
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Drywall Hanging question
I am in the process of flipping a 1908 house. It had the old plaster and lath, which we have gutted and have re-insulated and are now hanging new drywall on ceilings and walls. We have all the ceilings up, and I noticed that the walls, from the drywall on ceiling to the subfloor are 8'3".
We will be hanging the drywall on the walls horizontally, which will leave us 3" on the bottom. I know a bit of a gap is okay as it will be covered by the baseboards, but does 3" sound a bit excessive??
And if so, it seems a bit crazy to just put in a 2" piece, but if that's what needs to be done, would I be better putting it in the middle of the wall between the 2 sheets so it can all get covered with the seam, or putting it on the bottom and not worrying about a seam as it will be covered by base anyway?
I will not be doing the mudding and taping, and want to make it as easy as possible for the guy who is.
We will be hanging the drywall on the walls horizontally, which will leave us 3" on the bottom. I know a bit of a gap is okay as it will be covered by the baseboards, but does 3" sound a bit excessive??
And if so, it seems a bit crazy to just put in a 2" piece, but if that's what needs to be done, would I be better putting it in the middle of the wall between the 2 sheets so it can all get covered with the seam, or putting it on the bottom and not worrying about a seam as it will be covered by base anyway?
I will not be doing the mudding and taping, and want to make it as easy as possible for the guy who is.
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07-05-14, 08:31 PM
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You would probably be better off just getting a few sheets of 54" x 12' drywall and rip it down to the correct width (51") for the bottom half of the wall.
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07-05-14, 08:35 PM
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Sleeper,
Thanks. I guess that hadn't even crossed my mind. I have been looking at 4x8 sheets so much. Thanks for the input.
Thanks. I guess that hadn't even crossed my mind. I have been looking at 4x8 sheets so much. Thanks for the input.
#4
07-05-14, 08:42 PM
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No problem. To my knowledge it's only commonly available in 12' lengths. (Lowes, Menards, HD)
#5
07-06-14, 03:40 AM
Like X, I don't know if it comes in other lengths but I've only seen 54" boards in 12' lengths.
If you must go with the 48" width drywall, I'd consider putting the ripper at the bottom and using baseboard tall enough to hide it.
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If you must go with the 48" width drywall, I'd consider putting the ripper at the bottom and using baseboard tall enough to hide it.
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#6
07-06-14, 03:44 AM
mylost,
X has it right.
If you are going to hire a pro to tape and mud, if they were to see a 3" patch they would probably charge you more than the extra cost of the wider drywall. Also if you are using 1/2" drywall, patches like that should have a backer board at each cavity, pain.
I hired a pro to mud a job I didn't have time for (many years ago) and when I showed up to see how the job was going I saw all of my pieces of drywall on the front lawn. He had taken one look and had his crew strip all of my "save a few dollars" patching and install new drywall. He explained it was cheaper to start over than to try and tape my jig saw puzzle. Experience is a good teacher and I don't use many pieces anymore.
Good luck with the flip,
Bud
X has it right.
If you are going to hire a pro to tape and mud, if they were to see a 3" patch they would probably charge you more than the extra cost of the wider drywall. Also if you are using 1/2" drywall, patches like that should have a backer board at each cavity, pain.
I hired a pro to mud a job I didn't have time for (many years ago) and when I showed up to see how the job was going I saw all of my pieces of drywall on the front lawn. He had taken one look and had his crew strip all of my "save a few dollars" patching and install new drywall. He explained it was cheaper to start over than to try and tape my jig saw puzzle. Experience is a good teacher and I don't use many pieces anymore.
Good luck with the flip,
Bud
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07-06-14, 10:31 AM
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Thanks guys,
I have no problem using a 12' length, and will go out and get the 54"x12' for the bottom panels. Fortunately for once, I was thinking ahead, but yes, I do want to make it as easy as possible on the mudder. Thanks again for your quick and friendly suggestions.
I have no problem using a 12' length, and will go out and get the 54"x12' for the bottom panels. Fortunately for once, I was thinking ahead, but yes, I do want to make it as easy as possible on the mudder. Thanks again for your quick and friendly suggestions.
