How far apart should you space drywall screws and how many screws should you place in a sheet of drywall? In general, space screws a maximum of 16 inches apart on wall fields and 8 inches on wall ...

Whether you’re hanging a pull-up bar, a plant or another large item, these tips will help you make sure it stays put.

Pro tip: Use 1-1/4 inch fasteners for 1/2-inch rock and 1-5/8 inch fasteners for 5/8-inch rock. Popped drywall screws are more likely to occur when using longer screws and nails.Use as few nails as ...

News Home and garden Ask the Builder: Installing drywall requires more muscle and skill than you might think Sat., July 27, 2019 Large sheets of drywall are very heavy. You can rent machines that ...

Buy some drywall screws. Drill the proper size starter hole, next to the old nail hole, through the drywall and into the supporting lumber. Screw in the drywall screw to a depth of only about 1/32 ...

Cracks in old drywall/Installing hickory flooring Published: Sep. 18, 2007, 11:37 p.m. By Zolton Cohen | The Grand Rapids Press ...

-- Tip of the week: Use screws rather than nails when hanging drywall. While nails are faster, over time they tend to pop out, causing small lumps in the finished wall. Also, if the job is big ...

If you still want to add drywall over the paneling, you will first have to remove all the window and door trim and the baseboards. Pry them off carefully. Some of the wood trim may be finger ...

Other types of screws may not hold as well, could be too thick or too short, or might even cause the drywall to crack. Choosing the right screws will make the drywall project smoother and give you ...

What we all know to be drywall is normally white on one side and greyish brown on the other. This type of drywall is the most widely used and economical, and ranges in thickness, with 1/2" being ...

Adhesive hangers are an inexpensive and simple choice for small, light objects. Unfortunately they may work loose over time, and can damage the paint and drywall when removed.

How to choose between the two screws? According to your actual use scenario Using gypsum board/light steel keel? –> Choose Drywall Screw (fine thread + trumpet head) Making solid wood furniture ...