How To Cut Long Sheets Of Drywall

It takes a bit of practice to get the hang of this.

How to cut long sheets of drywall. Dig the blade into the aluminum tongue a little to hold the square against the sheet and then pierce the paper with the blade tip. Here s where you ll appreciate the ease of working with drywall. Cutting a large sheet of drywall 1. Once you have cut more than halfway down the board turn the knife over and cut from the bottom of the board to finish the cut.

Professionals always do the lids ceilings first. You should use whole drywall sheets when possible. Hold a drywall square or t square against the drywall where you need to cut it. Score drywall with utility knife.

Using a utility knife score the paper by cutting along the right hand side of the t square starting from the top of the sheet of drywall and moving down. These drywall sheets provide the best value and weigh a little over 50 pounds making them easier to handle than larger drywall panels. One last cut along the back edge of the sheet and you re in business. Using a straight edge or chalk line as a guide cut through the paper and into the gypsum core on the face side of the drywall sheet with a sharp utility knife.

Complete the cut and separate. While 4x12 drywall sheets take a few people to set up they create a smooth unbroken surface from floor to ceiling when positioned vertically. And smaller strips of 5 8 in. With a sharp utility knife or other cutting tool follow the pencil line and lightly cut through the paper layer of drywall.

Easy way to cut big drywall sheets in 30 seconds. Score the sheet by pulling the top of the square and the knife the length of the sheet with both hands moving at the same speed. Break drywall sheet firmly. Break drywall sheet along scored line while supporting the drywall sheet on the back apply pressure to the face causing the piece to break cleanly along the joint.

Use a pencil to draw a scoring line. Run a utility knife. 4x12 drywall is another option if you have tall or long walls. After scoring the front side with your utility knife simply snap it open like a dime novel.

Lean the sheet of drywall up against. In this video pat carrasco freelance author and bozeman montana drywall hanger shows that cutting 3 4 in. The first step in learning how to cut drywall is scoring the material correctly. Get your 48 drywall square.

Drywall isn t difficult it just requires care and a couple of extra steps to accomplish. Measure where you need to cut your drywall with a tape measure.