How To Drywall A Garage Door

At the time of publication the cost of a 5 8 inch thick 4 by 8 foot drywall sheet averages 12 per sheet.

How to drywall a garage door.

Drywall is a product that is primarily made from gypsum with heavy paper on the two sides. Install drywall around the garage door support brackets. It is an inexpensive material that can be nailed or screwed down. Transform your garage into a room by adding wiring insulation and wall covering.

A finished garage can become a workshop mechanic s space play space or even a private den. Make cuts for both doors and windows with a router or drywall saw and screw the panels in place with drywall screws. A 20 by 24 feet two car garage has 800 square feet requiring coverage. Lay out a door cut the same way as a window.

12 cover the rest of the drywall with primer this time using a paint roller. So here are a few simple instructions on how to install drywall to the garage. All it took was a little construction adhesive to lock it into place and a small bead of silicone sealant to keep water from getting underneath the metal. Apply the primer to the edges of the drywall along the door with a 2 inch paint brush a process called cutting in.

Putting drywall in the garage is reasonably easy. Lean the piece of drywall against the opening mark the location of the studs and draw a line for the top of the door opening. To do this attach the drywall to the ceiling studs with drywall screws every four to six inches. I also added an l shaped metal channel designed for roofing applications to help channel any water spills along the bottom of the wall and out through the garage door.

To cut around a door. Mark a line by spanning the bottom of the trusses with a straight 2. Check the drywall on the house side for missing blocking.