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September 04, 2010 |
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How to Install Drywall Corners
For hanging drywall onto the framing, the major weak spot must be addressed, one that is not that uncommon. It is found at the corners. Before starting the ceiling installation, and walls, view the framing for the sole purpose of seeing if the corners have bypassed the necessary support of drywall.
Wallboard
edge support is important
for
installing
panels on
the ceiling - even
though
the ceiling
is put
up first, with
the
walls forming the
base of a right
angle.
But the wall below
should not be relied upon
for ceiling
edge support.Ceiling nailers are easy to overlook because even though the joists rest in proper order among the top plate, often vacant among the end joist run is a void that exists. This is typical among the work of completed framing projects. Fortunately the remedy is fairly simple.
Walls
present a similar predicament. When
prefabbed studs are put up,
a nailing void exists
on up alongside the
corner, affording
no support for drywall at one of the inside corners.Drywallers have been known to attach lightweight forms of backers such as 2 x 2's directly atop the perpendicular panel, to attach to, although this is not recommended.
Hang with Clips
Attach a clip onto the face of the support side, to gain a hold for the side with the void.
Clips are useful where driving screws or adding backers proves impractical. Many drywallers claim that clips are labor saving devices.
See Also
Taping Inside Corners Repair Corner Bead Drywall Corner Taping
Drywall Corner Topics