Walls and Ceilings - installing wallboard, newbi DIY!!
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scouser
12-17-06, 07:35 AM
we are getting ready to install wall board. the sheets are 8x4, but the height of the room is 8ft 6in.
What is the best way to deal with this?
Or if they come in larger sizes should we retiurn these and get larger ones?
What is the best way to deal with this?
Or if they come in larger sizes should we retiurn these and get larger ones?
marksr
12-17-06, 01:00 PM
You can get 54" wide drywall, you will probably have to go to a drywall supply store to get it. Install the drywall horizontally [one 48" and one 54"]
If for some reason you can't get any 54" drywall, use a 6" ripper in the middle unless you intend to have tall enough base to cover the ripper at the bottom.
btw - it is best to have a 1/2" gap at the floor - prevents any moisture spilled on the floor from being wicked up by the drywall.
If for some reason you can't get any 54" drywall, use a 6" ripper in the middle unless you intend to have tall enough base to cover the ripper at the bottom.
btw - it is best to have a 1/2" gap at the floor - prevents any moisture spilled on the floor from being wicked up by the drywall.
Snoonyb
12-17-06, 11:23 PM
The same supplier that will have 54" board, will also have 9' board. Remove 6.5" and hang vertical.
scouser
12-18-06, 02:00 PM
thanks for yoour replies, hubby measured wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!