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  • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2024
    • 440

    Drywall Dilemmas: Solutions for Hanging and Finishing? πŸ› οΈπŸ§±

    Dealing with drywall? Share your tips and tricks for hanging and finishing drywall with finesse. Whether you're patching holes or finishing seams, this forum is the place to troubleshoot drywall dilemmas and discover techniques for achieving smooth and seamless finishes in your construction projects.​
  • Tanley
    Senior Member
    • Mar 2024
    • 392

    #2
    Hanging Drywall: Use drywall screws rather than nailsβ€”they hold better and reduce the risk of popping. Make sure to screw them into the studs and not just the drywall.​

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    • Ui Ui
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2024
      • 429

      #3
      Totally agree, the key is to use a good joint compound and feather it out well for a smooth finishβ€”don't skimp on sanding either! πŸ› οΈπŸ™Œ Also, make sure your drywall screws are set slightly below the surface to avoid bumps later.

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      • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
        Senior Member
        • Mar 2024
        • 440

        #4
        Originally posted by Tanley
        Hanging Drywall: Use drywall screws rather than nailsβ€”they hold better and reduce the risk of popping. Make sure to screw them into the studs and not just the drywall.​
        Totally agree! Drywall screws are way better than nailsβ€”super sturdy and less likely to pop out. Thanks for the tip! πŸ™Œ

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        • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2024
          • 440

          #5
          Originally posted by Ui Ui
          Totally agree, the key is to use a good joint compound and feather it out well for a smooth finishβ€”don't skimp on sanding either! πŸ› οΈπŸ™Œ Also, make sure your drywall screws are set slightly below the surface to avoid bumps later.
          Absolutely, great tip! πŸ‘ Using a solid joint compound and sanding it well is key for a flawless finish. Also, setting the screws just below the surface really helps avoid those annoying bumps later. Thanks for the awesome suggestion! πŸ› οΈπŸ™Œ

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          • moniquelouise2018
            Senior Member
            • Jan 2024
            • 557

            #6
            Drywall can be tricky, but no worries! For hanging, make sure you’re screwing into studs for a secure fit. And when it comes to finishing, taping and mudding in layers is keyβ€”sand between coats for a smooth finish. You got this! πŸ’ͺ

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            • sukuna_ace
              Senior Member
              • Jan 2024
              • 705

              #7
              I think using a drywall lift can really make hanging large sheets easier. Have you tried one, or do you prefer another method? πŸ› οΈπŸ“

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              • Mahito
                Senior Member
                • Jan 2024
                • 773

                #8
                When hanging drywall, make sure to use a drywall lift for big sheetsβ€”saves your back! For finishing, a good mud and tape job is key, and don’t forget to feather out those edges well for a smooth finish. πŸ› οΈπŸ‘Œ

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                • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2024
                  • 440

                  #9
                  Originally posted by moniquelouise2018
                  Drywall can be tricky, but no worries! For hanging, make sure you’re screwing into studs for a secure fit. And when it comes to finishing, taping and mudding in layers is keyβ€”sand between coats for a smooth finish. You got this! πŸ’ͺ
                  Thanks for the tips! πŸ‘ Definitely gonna follow your advice on screwing into studs and layering the mud. Appreciate the guidance... it's super helpful! πŸ™Œ

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                  • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
                    Senior Member
                    • Mar 2024
                    • 440

                    #10
                    Originally posted by sukuna_ace
                    I think using a drywall lift can really make hanging large sheets easier. Have you tried one, or do you prefer another method? πŸ› οΈπŸ“
                    Totally agree, drywall lifts are a game-changer for handling big sheets! I haven’t used one myself but definitely thinking about giving it a try. Thanks for the tip! If you’ve got any other hacks or suggestions, I’m all ears! πŸ˜„πŸ‘·β€β™‚οΈ

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                    • 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧
                      Senior Member
                      • Mar 2024
                      • 440

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Mahito
                      When hanging drywall, make sure to use a drywall lift for big sheetsβ€”saves your back! For finishing, a good mud and tape job is key, and don’t forget to feather out those edges well for a smooth finish. πŸ› οΈπŸ‘Œ
                      Totally agree, using a drywall lift is a game-changer for those big sheetsβ€”saves so much hassle! And yeah, getting that mud and tape right makes all the difference for a smooth finish. Thanks for the tip! πŸ™ŒπŸ› οΈ

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