Title: How to Cut Drywall - The Home Depot
Headings: How to Cut Drywall
Project Guide
How to Cut Drywall
Time Required: Over 1 day
Difficulty: Beginner
Tools
oscillating tools
dust collectors & air filtration
reciprocating saws
knives
drywall repair kits
drywall taping & joint knives
Materials
drywall & subfloor construction adhesive
drywall joint tape
drywall steel studs & framing
drywall joint compound
drywall screws
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Score Drywall
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Cut Drywall
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How to Buy Drywall
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Before You Cut
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How to Put Up Drywall
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Drywall Repair Tips

Content: Mark the studs and drive in screws to secure the drywall. Tip: To hang drywall, put your pieces horizontally and avoid placing seams at doorways or windows because they may crack. 6
Drywall Repair Tips
Common projects that involve cutting drywall include plumbing, electrical or water damage repairs. Once you've correctly cut the drywall, you'll need to use the right drywall repair tools and proper length of screws to pull off a successful repair. In order to repair drywall: First, make sure the old drywall is clean and in good condition. Use a stud finder to locate existing wall studs, then remove the damaged section of drywall between them with a utility or putty knife. Take down any exposed hardware or outer paper, then hang the new piece of drywall in the wall opening, along the edge of the old. You can also patch and repair drywall using a ready-made drywall patch.