Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
How to install drywall on concrete walls.
Drywall is usually attached to wall studs with 2 inch drywall screws using an electric drill with a driver bit installed.
Use concrete nails and a concrete nail gun to attach the hat channels to the wall after drawing a plumb line to make sure you ve spaced the hat channels properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using.
Typically a stud wall is then installed against the concrete but furring strips are quick easy and take up less space.
Furring strips allow an air gap between the drywall and concrete to allow air to move and prevent mold.
If the drywall is in.
Learn how to hang drywall the proper way using basic tools and help from a friend.
Want the block wall in your basement to have a more finished appearance.
Here are some tips to.
And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar.
We ll break down every step of the process including how to install drywall around windows and outlets.
When installing drywall onto any concrete surface including a ceiling you need to install furring strips.
I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement.
While you can certainly glue drywall to a concrete block wall there are significant disadvantages with this method of adhering it.
On a couple installs on the outside of elevator shafts etc we have installed drywall directly on the concrete using construction adhesive and minimal use.
1 measure down the length of the concrete wall at top bottom and middle.
One common technique is to cover the block wall with drywall.
How to adhere drywall to a concrete block.