Tips for Hanging Your Own Drywall

If you are tackling your own renovation with the drywall Marion has to offer, here are a few tips to help you get the job done right from your neighborhood professionals.

It Takes at Least Two

Even if you can lift the 4X8 sheets of drywall by yourself, it takes plenty of practice for the pros to be able to hang drywall in Marion with only one person. For the average homeowner, it takes two people to position the sheet while one of them screws it down.

Rent the Equipment

Your local home improvement store can help get the drywall Marion has available up with drywall lifts and adjustable supports. You can rent them for a day or a week and they will lift the drywall close to the final position while saving your back.

Stagger Your Seams

Avoid subtle seams that run from floor to ceiling after your drywall in Marion is painted by making sure all your seams are staggered.  If you see the taping lines after completion they will not be as noticeable.

Gaps at the Floor are Fine

You will want to make every effort to have as small a seam as possible at the ceiling. However, you can leave a gap of up to 2 inches at the bottom and use baseboards to create that polished appearance you desire.

If you find that this is one project that's just too much, don't hesitate to reach out to the professionals and get it done quickly and up to your standards while bypassing the stress of fixing your own mistakes.