How To Drywall A Garage Door

Mark a line by spanning the bottom of the trusses with a straight 2.

How to drywall a garage door.

Install drywall around the garage door support brackets. Drywall is a product that is primarily made from gypsum with heavy paper on the two sides. Putting drywall in the garage is reasonably easy. All it took was a little construction adhesive to lock it into place and a small bead of silicone sealant to keep water from getting underneath the metal.

Hang the largest pieces of drywall first then the smaller ones. Lay out a door cut the same way as a window. Check the drywall on the house side for missing blocking. It is an inexpensive material that can be nailed or screwed down.

At the time of publication the cost of a 5 8 inch thick 4 by 8 foot drywall sheet averages 12 per sheet. Drywall can be painted and have wallpaper put onto it. So here are a few simple instructions on how to install drywall to the garage. To cut around a door.

To do this attach the drywall to the ceiling studs with drywall screws every four to six inches. Lean the piece of drywall against the opening mark the location of the studs and draw a line for the top of the door opening. Apply the primer to the edges of the drywall along the door with a 2 inch paint brush a process called cutting in. I also added an l shaped metal channel designed for roofing applications to help channel any water spills along the bottom of the wall and out through the garage door.

A finished garage can become a workshop mechanic s space play space or even a private den. Transform your garage into a room by adding wiring insulation and wall covering. Make cuts for both doors and windows with a router or drywall saw and screw the panels in place with drywall screws.