Hanging drywall is a learned technique. How smooth your wall is at the end of your project depends heavily upon the methods you use when cutting and fastening the sheetrock to the studs. Using a drywall screw gun can reduce the number and depth of holes in the sheetrock, making it easier to tape-out the wall later. Read on to learn how to use a drywall screw gun.
Step1 Choose a quality drywall screw gun. Cordless screw guns are more expensive and you have to charge the battery but they are handy for carrying in your tool belt or climbing and they don't have a cord to tangle in scaffolding. Step2 Load an automatic screw gun with drywall screws. Depending upon your screw gun, these come in coils or in strips. If you purchased a manual-load gun, you will have to apply each screw separately. Step3 With your sheet of drywall in the correct position, press your automatic screw gun against the drywall to release the trigger. When you're sure, the placement is correct, squeeze the release and the screw will automatically place itself in the sheetrock. Step4 Adjust the head depth of your drywall screw gun to accommodate your taping skills. You can vary the screw gun to deliver the screws slightly deeper. The idea is to create just a dimple in the drywall, not enough to tear the paper. Tips & Warnings . Set your screw gun to deliver screws at the shallowest depth possible, while still fastening the drywall securely. Large indentations will require many coats of mud, and each coat must dry before the next one is applied. Mud that is too thick can shift and pop out months or even years later, causing unsightly blemishes on the wall. . Apply screws only into drywall where a stud is directly beneath. If you need to measure out your stud space first and make marks, that's fine. . How to Locate Wall Studs Things You'll Needs * S <http://www.ehow.com/shop_stud-finders.html> tud Finders Step1 Rap on the wall with your knuckle. Step2 Move sideways along the wall, still rapping, and listen for a solid sound. Remember that studs are usually placed 16 or 24 inches apart - but you can't count on this. Studs may be located somewhat randomly, especially in older houses that have been remodelled. Step3 If you don't trust your ear, use an electronic stud finder, available at most hardware stores. It beeps or flashes when it passes over wall studs or ceiling joists. Step4 Try to locate the centre of the stud. (This will be halfway between the edges detected by an electronic stud finder.) Tips & Warnings * You don't have to knock hard for this to work. * Stud finders are not always reliable. Drill a hole or pound in a nail to be sure you've found the stud. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
