I’m thinking about having new drywall installed in my home. What are the main things I should know before I get started and throughout the project that will make it a success?
1 Like
1st question is why replace drywall, many counties require when you open up the walls you have to update electrical and insulation.
i just finished a kitchen/living room/dining room remodel and we striped the wall to studs to add insulation and rewire. we also corrected some defective/decayed framing. i would investigate to determine where the vapor barrier is on exterior wall or interior, what type of insulation, fire rating of existing walls. i prefer to use plastic corner bead in bathrooms.
good luck
Ask about dust control drywall dust gets everywhere .
use a good vacuum with the proper filter
plastic off the areas the work is being done in or you will be cleaning your house for months after there gone
Make sure that they spec in moisture resistant drywall for damp area’s like bathrooms. Also i come across oftem that contractors still use drywall in the shower enclosure. This is just a recipe for disaster and should be a tile board that will not allow mold to grow on it. Eventually drywall will disinigrate in those instances and you are only as good as your foundation.
If I needed to replace sheetrock/drywall in my home, I would choose veneer plaster as the new finish. Although it is not readily available in some areas and can be more costly than drywall systems, it is a far superior product than drywall. The durability of veneer plaster far exceeds that of drywall. Veneer plaster systems also reduce total build time. It can be painted in as little as 24 hours after application and there is no sanding involved which means no dust. It also resists nail pops that are so prevalent in other finishes. It comes down to what you want. If you are on a tight budget, drywall is a good choice. If you want a good quality full coverage finish system that is extremely abrasion resistant and will last for years if done correctly, go with veneer plaster.
First & Most that all your inspections are done before the drywall is installed on the ceiling & walls, other wise building inspectors will have you removed to do there inspections, such as framing, fire blocking & caulking, electrical rough, plumbing rough, HVAC if required in your area, fire alarm, sprinkler, insulation, plus your low voltage wiring if not done by the electrical contractor. Then you can close the walls and get your drywall / plaster / dryvit done.
Initially, before having the drywall installed, you must check the studs for any type of damage, rotting or overall deficiencies to ensure the studs can hold a sheet of drywall. After the studs are inspected, decide whether or not you would need to have insulation installed. Now is time to make the decision of using drywall or plaster board. I would highly recommend using plaster board/plaster to finish the room. The general thickness and quality of plaster not only helps with insulation but will protect your home from fire/water damage as well as provide structural strength. The price differs slightly, but for the quality of work, is worth it. Our company keeps our prices very competitive.
The most important thing is to find a contractor that is a prefectionist and has decade of experiance in the finish product
yes all the comments are true but if the finishing is done quickly and the contractor doesnt make sure it is done to pefaction
than this is a deal breaker
You can get drywall contractors to hang/mud between 18 and 30 dollars/sheet. You supply mtl and have it at the site ready to go.
A lot depends on where you live—here in Florida, near the coast there is a fastener code, and insurance co. have the right to not cover you when you do your own remodeling…check on local codes.
Between living space and garage—drywall to be 5/8 type x-( fire code).
Wet areas–green board or mold resistant