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Drywall Cutting and Screwing

Project Overview

Get straight cuts and great dimples. Score the face paper with a utility knife, using a drywall T square as a guide. Bend the panel away from the scored line until it breaks. Cut through the back paper to separate the pieces. Hang sheets with screws instead of nails. Drive the screw deep enough to create a dimple without breaking the face paper. Then fill the dimple with joint compound. You may need a drywall gun to drive drywall screws. For smaller jobs, use a drill with a dimpler bit.

Step 1

MAKE STRAIGHT CUTS

To make straight cuts, score the face paper with a sharp utility knife, using a drywall T square as a guide. Deepen the cuts into the gypsum with additional passes. Always make cuts so the knife is traveling away from the hand holding the square.

Step 2

COMPLETE STRAIGHT CUTS

Complete straight cuts by bending the panel away from the scored line until it breaks. Cut through the back paper with a sharp utility knife to separate the pieces.

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Project Details

Skill Level: Beginner

Time: 1 hour

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