Hanging Drywall On A Rough Basement Stone Wall

You can also hang drywall over paneling you just have to make sure to hit the wall studs.

Hanging drywall on a rough basement stone wall.

An exterior wall though presents another opportunity. A wall stud is the vertical frame that holds the wall structure in place. If you see any use a hammer and center punch to drive the metal tie a inch into the wall. If the basement walls are made of poured concrete check for rust spots at the metal ties.

If there is a basement bathroom you ll need moisture resistant drywall. Typically you should use 5 inch drywall on both the walls and ceiling. Hang sheets of drywall across the wall running each sheet so the length runs horizontally. Tape a one foot by one foot square of plastic sheeting plastic kitchen wrap will do to the concrete wall in your basement with duct tape and leave it in place for 24 hours.

Starting with the top row apply adhesive to the studs. Stagger the seams on the second row to avoid long vertical seams. You hang it on the studs. Hanging drywall in a bare room where you re down to the studs it s simple.

The adhesive helps prevent popped nail heads by helping to hold the drywall panel in place. Mist the metal tie hole with water and use a margin trowel to apply hydraulic cement to plug each hole. Then remove the tape.