Install sheetrock by doing the job yourself.
Sheetrock is a brand name for gypsum wallboard. It is used to cover the walls instead of using plaster. Whether you are rebuilding or remodeling your home, you can install sheetrock on the walls on your own, without hiring a professional to do the job for you. Sheetrock comes in different sizes like 4 x 8-, 4 x 10- and 4 x 12-foot sections. If you are unsure of how much you should buy, take the wall measurements with you to the store. Hand them to a professional, who will make sure that you have enough to cover the walls with a little extra left over. The extra sheetrock will help in case you make a mistake in cutting it.
Instructions
1. Measure your wall to find out how much sheetrock you need. Determine the square footage amount that you need to cover the wall.
2. Install a sheet of plastic over the wall for a vapor barrier. Use a staple gun to secure the plastic on the framing that covers the insulation.
3. Mark the locations of the studs with a pencil or blue painters tape. Place these small marks on the floor or ceiling, so you can find them as you hang the sheetrock.
4. Hang the sheetrock perpendicular to the run of the studs. The top edge of the sheetrock should be butted up to the ceiling. It might be a good idea to have a friend or family member help hold the sheetrock up against the wall.
5. Secure the top of the sheetrock with sheetrock screws on the studs. Space the screws two inches apart. Leave the heads of the screws flush with the surface of your sheetrock.
6. Drive in screws three-eighths of an inch from the edge of the sheetrock. Along the portion of sheetrock that runs along the wall, space the screws seven inches apart. Space all other screws 12 inches apart on the studs.
7. Measure the area from the bottom of the sheetrock to the floor. Transfer these measurements to the sheetrock with a pencil and straightedge to ensure straight lines.
8. Lay a straightedge along the cut line, and score the face of the sheetrock with a razor knife.
9. Apply pressure on the backside of the cut line, and snap the piece off giving you the correct length.
10. Record the measurements around windows, doors or electrical outlets. Transfer these measurements to the sheetrock with a pencil. Double check everything to make sure you measured correctly and the lines are in the right places.
11. Cut the pieces of sheetrock along the marked lines with a sharp razor knife.
12. Clean up the edge with a small rasp made to smooth the edges of your sheetrock.
13. Repeat Steps 4 through 12 until the entire wall is done.
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