When hanging sheetrock is it better to hang it up and down or sideways, and why?
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Sideways.... consider the framing behind the drywall... on the ceilings you must hang opposite of the framing right? Why would you do it differently on the walls. Same applies for sub floor and sheathing. It is installed opposite of the framing! As a remodel project you can do it which ever way is easiest but the right way is "opposite the framing"
You always hang it sideways.
It does not matter. Most people nowdays hang it sideways in order to eliminate as much joint as possible.
hi
sideways always
reason
you will have only 1 continuous joint line
else you would have multiple vertical joint and it shows more wall defect that way
30 yrs master carpenter
Hanging sideways allows for a recess in the upper corners to mud the wall and ceiling together. This is most often the preferred method as it helps create smoother corners.
you can hang it either way, but most now days hang it sideways, i recently hung some in a room in my house up and down and now at the mudding part wished i would of went sideways with it
it's sidways...nobody in right mind would hang up and down...sheesh ppl
I have been in the trades for ten years. We have always hung sheetrock up and down. Especially if you have an 8, 10, or 12 foot ceiling height. The reason for this is so the rolled edges of the sheetrock butt together and have a place for the taping compound to fit. This allows for a smoother surface after sanding. If you hang them sideways, you always end up with unrolled joints butting together. After taping and sanding, there will always be a bump in the wall where you tried to cover these joints. Hanging rock vertical is much better because you reduce the number of unrolled joints that line up. These joints are much easier to hide when in the corners.
Prefer sideways. only one continouse joint & no having to go up & down a ladder till it's time to do the ceiling joint.
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