Hanging Dry Wall On A Concrete Basement Wall

Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
Hanging dry wall on a concrete basement wall. The hat channel image 1 should be attached to the wall using concrete nails and concrete nail gun images 2 and 3. Here are some tips to. Insulate the foundation wall. Countersink the screws making sure to only dimple the paper.
Use a drywall saw to cut outlet markings outside the lines on drywall image 1. If the basement walls are made of poured concrete check for rust spots at the metal ties. If you want to find a drywall alternative that is going to be quick and easy then this isn t it. Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
Then remove the tape. And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar. Lay a piece of drywall board flat on the ground with the paper side down. Keep the adhesive 2 to 3 inches from the edges of the drywall and apply a generous amount everywhere else.
The process of hanging it is simple enough but it is kind of time consuming. One common technique is to cover the block wall with drywall. Allow the cement to dry. Regardless you will simply be able to go through the process and you will have good results.
Use concrete nails and a concrete nail gun to attach the hat channels to the wall after drawing a plumb line to make sure you ve spaced the hat channels properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using. If you see any use a hammer and center punch to drive the metal tie a inch into the wall. You ll have a good wall that will look very nice overall. 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.
Want the block wall in your basement to have a more finished appearance. First draw a plumb line to make sure the hat channels will be spaced properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using. Hold the caulk gun on the drywall and pull the trigger evenly as you apply the adhesive in swirls over the entire back of the drywall. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube.
I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement. Be careful not to break through the paper or this will compromise the structural integrity of the drywall.