Do I need to start and end drywall on a stud?
#1
01-04-17, 04:40 AM
Do I need to start and end drywall on a stud?
I'm putting up some drywall and I was I wondering if I need to start and end the drywall on a stud. If so, do I just cut the drywall if it's a bit longer and passes the stud? What about a drywall that is a bit short of reaching a stud? What should I do so that it's more sturdy?
#2
01-04-17, 05:00 AM
Group Moderator
Yes, you need to start and stop drywall on a stud. Every edge of the sheetrock needs to be supported continuously. Cut the sheetrock down so it's edge is in the middle of a stud. Try to put your cut edge in a corner because the factory edges are tapered so when you tape and mud it ends up flat. When you cut the side you remove that taper which makes your tape and mud stand proud of the flat surface.
#3
01-04-17, 05:39 AM
Forum Topic Moderator
Most drywall is 4x8 or 4x12, Studs are 16 or 24 inch on center. Properly framed walls will line up with drywall edges. If to long cut back to next stud. or if just a little long add a nailer. Get first sheet lined up right and rest should fall into place.
#4
01-04-17, 05:59 AM
About the only time you wouldn't end drywall on a stud would be when installing a patch and then you'd screw lumber to the existing drywall to attach the patch piece to. With new installation it's better to cut the drywall to fit [as mentioned above] or add a stud where needed.
#6
01-04-17, 06:56 AM
I purchased the 4 by 10 feet long instead of a 4 by 8 and now it's two feet longer. So, I need to cut back to the stud and start from there then.
Another question I have is, if my bottom drywall is not flush with the top or the sides, what are some ways I can make it look better?
Another question I have is, if my bottom drywall is not flush with the top or the sides, what are some ways I can make it look better?
#9
01-04-17, 08:38 AM
Cut it better .... or did I misunderstand the question?
#11
01-04-17, 09:31 AM
I don't have much problem with gap between two drywall. The problem I have is one drywall is not flushed with another so when I tape and put mud on it, you can see that the joint is bulging in one on wall.
#13
01-04-17, 01:47 PM
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If the new drywall bulges out past the old it sounds like he missed pulling a nail or else its sitting on top of a piece of crumbled drywall that wasn't cleaned off. If the new drywall is recessed behind the old, it's probably a tapered edge against a non tapered edge.
#14
01-04-17, 05:17 PM
There is a wAy to joint two ends between studs. Google butttaper or buttaper. Or there is a way to splice it with plywood that has shims on the two edges which actually slightly taper the butt ends. I know these exist. I have never heard f or seen anyone use them except on patches.
And is seems to me that a piece that is too short is just th same as one that is too long. You still want your butt joints staggered.
And is seems to me that a piece that is too short is just th same as one that is too long. You still want your butt joints staggered.
