Hanging Sheet Metal On Draywall

That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces.

Hanging sheet metal on draywall.

Now a word for you rookies. How to hang drywall on metal studs. Wires or plumbing pipes closer than 3 4 inches to the edge of a stud require a metal shield called a nail plate. You re essentially making a ledge on which to rest a large piece of wallboard.

Also called metal laminate aluminum panels are large. Metal studs have either a c. If you can hang drywall on wooden studs you can do the same on metal ones but put away your drywall hammer. Insert one drywall screw deep enough into each stud to hold your piece of wallboard.

This means working with the largest drywall panels and pieces you can. To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3. 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.

Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position. Plan ceiling panel layout so seams are at least 8 inches away from light fixture boxes. Next hang the top wall row. How to attach aluminum sheets to drywall.

If you re hanging your sheets horizontally measure 48 down from the ceiling and place a mark on two studs. When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible. 5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. Ceiling fixtures highlight imperfect seams stockpile sheets of drywall on edge in an adjacent room.

3 8 inch is best to cover existing walls.