Hanging drywall over your head is no fun.
Hanging sheet metal on draywall.
If you can hang drywall on wooden studs you can do the same on metal ones but put away your drywall hammer.
5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof.
Next hang the top wall row.
To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift.
Ceiling fixtures highlight imperfect seams stockpile sheets of drywall on edge in an adjacent room.
How to attach aluminum sheets to drywall.
That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces.
Plan ceiling panel layout so seams are at least 8 inches away from light fixture boxes.
3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls.
If you re hanging your sheets horizontally measure 48 down from the ceiling and place a mark on two studs.
Also called metal laminate aluminum panels are large.
Now a word for you rookies.
Insert one drywall screw deep enough into each stud to hold your piece of wallboard.
Drywall comes in three basic thicknesses.
Wires or plumbing pipes closer than 3 4 inches to the edge of a stud require a metal shield called a nail plate.
Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position.
When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible.
Metal studs have either a c.
How to hang drywall on metal studs.
Aluminum sheets create a different look on your walls than more traditional wall coverings.
1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches.