Essentially they are gentle depressions that make it easier for finishers to embed paper tape over the seams.
Drywall sheet side by sidr.
Smooth any rough edges and position the piece.
If the on center spacing of the framing is off when the drywall is hung perpendicular then.
The beveled edges run the length of the board along the top and bottom.
Trap the bottom tip of the tongue with your foot against it and starting at the top score the paper about two thirds of the way down.
Hanging drywall perpendicular to the overhead framing members is a good idea for several reasons.
The vertical edges of the sheet should attach to studs.
Tall consider ordering special 54 in wide sheets of drywall to avoid an extra horizontal joint.
Thinner drywall sheets such as 1 4 or 3 8 will sag in between rafters over time.
The other side is usually a darker color and has visible seams along its edge.
This 16 24 inch section can be filled in with a small sheet of drywall.
It s important to know each side of the drywall sheet.
The sheet of drywall will even stand on end by itself.
This is the most common type used and is normally available in four by eight foot panels.
Bend the two scored sections so that they are 90 degrees to each other.
It probably is the most economic drywall type and comes in different sizes ranging in thickness from 3 8 inches to one inch.
In other words the side with brown paper should face the wood framing and the light gray and beveled side should face outward.
Mark the studs and drive in screws to secure the drywall.
Another way to identify the correct side is to install the greenboard so the beveled edges face outward.
Less visible seams a perpendicular orientation allows each sheet of drywall to float over the framing members making uneven joists or trusses blend in.
Regular drywall is normally white on one side and brown on the other.
You ll find 54 in wide drywall at drywall suppliers or you can special order it from most home centers and lumberyards.
The most effective method is to hang drywall so that the correct side faces outward.
To hang drywall put your pieces horizontally and avoid placing seams at doorways or windows because they may crack.
If the walls you re planning to drywall are between 8 ft.
Remain on the back unscored side of the drywall.
The brownish side should face away.
If you use this method the finishing process will be much easier.
The lower sheet will be hung flush with the bottom of the first sheet and should be hung flush with the right hand side of the wall leaving the remaining section to be filled in with a small piece of drywall on the left hand side of the wall.
Score the front side and cut away the paper backing.