Drywall Does Not Reach Floor

Of exposed framing at corners.

Drywall does not reach floor.

In the zeal to achieve a smooth surface many diy drywallers vigorously sand the dried mud compound and joints but when you sand too far you risk the chance of sanding into the paper or fiberglass tape covering the seams or even into the surface of the surrounding drywall compromising the integrity of the installation. If not add another 2 4 alongside the existing framing right. First time remodelers often make the mistake of letting drywall rest on the floor while attaching it to the vertical wall studs with screws rather than pushing the board up as high as possible to. Sometimes poor measuring or poor cutting can result in a piece of drywall that does not reach the stud or joist.

The solution is to inspect the framing before you start hanging drywall. The last stage is especially notorious for the clouds of fine dust it creates. There are two ways to properly address this problem. Many of today s houses use drywalls for their interior wall covering.

Drywall produces a hollow sound when you bump it and doesn t hold well to water damage or. Framing at inside corners is often inadequate or lacking altogether making it impossible to fasten the edge of the drywall left. This causes a pinch point that can potentially lead to gapping buckling or end joint peaking. Construction s a messy job and if you install the flooring first you ll spend more time on the walls because you ll have to be more careful not to drip joint compound on a new floor.

Quarter round should always be fastened into the base boards and base boards should be fastened to the wall studs or adhered to the drywall. Drywall paper are over sanded. This issue is complicated by modern cost savings techniques because in the past gypsum wall board was installed within 1 2 of the subfloor and then 3 4 of finish flooring or underlayment for carpet etc was installed throughout the house. If time is of the essence it s quicker to hang the drywall and tape out the walls first.

While it s cheap and easier to work with than other materials drywall installation remains a tough process that involves taping mudding and sanding. The general construction rule is to work from the top of the room downward. The drywall contractor can only hope that the tolerances are not too small or too large.