Things You'll Need:
- Measuring tape
- T-square
- Utility knife
- Pencil
- Screw gun
- Drywall screws
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Step 1
Check the plumbing and electrical. Complete all the necessary plumbing and electrical work before you begin installing drywall. If this work isn't done first, you'll either have to take down parts of the walls or cut holes in it to allow for finishing off any plumbing and wiring.
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Step 2
Measure the length between studs. Studs are usually 16 or 18 inches apart. You have to attach the drywall by screws or nails into the studs in order to anchor them and prevent the sheets from detaching from the walls or ceilings.
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Step 3
Gather the necessary tools. Before you begin hanging drywall, you have to cut it to fit the area of the wall. For this you need a measuring tape, t-square, utility knife, pencil, screw gun and drywall screws.
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Step 4
Know how to use a t-square. Once you've measured the appropriate sized piece you need, place the t-square where the "t" is on the edge of the drywall sheet and mark the line with a pencil. The t-square ensures that you cut a straight line with the utility knife.
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Step 5
Screw the drywall into the studs. Once you've cut the drywall to fit, use a screw gun and drywall screws to attach the sheet to the studs.
