Title: How to Cut Drywall To Run Electrical Wires
Headings: How to Cut Drywall To Run Electrical Wires
How to Cut Drywall To Run Electrical Wires
What You'll Need
Equipment / Tools
Materials
Instructions
Preparing for Cuts
Turn Off the Power
Protect Room From Drywall Dust
Pinpoint the Wire
More Tricks of the Trade
Small Runs: Cut Between Alternating Studs
Make Long, Narrow Cuts
Find Studs
Drill Holes
Fish Wire
Larger Runs: Cutting Entire Walls
Using a Multi-Tool
Snap Lines
Cut Wall for Access
Final Step: Patch the Drywall
Create Patches
Bevel Cut Patch Method
Glue Backer Supports
Compound the Patches

Content: To do this, the hole in the stud must be generously sized. Cut off any loose wires from the end of the cable to form as sharp an end as possible. Larger Runs: Cutting Entire Walls
When you have much larger runs to handle, you will inevitably need to cut across the entire wall, even over the studs. While messy, this is the fastest method of cutting out long, narrow sections of drywall. Using a Multi-Tool
A multi-tool fitted with a wood blade is a cleaner, slower method. Plunge cut straight into the drywall, even atop studs. Snap Lines
To cut across an entire room, hallway, or other long distances, snap two chalk lines 4 inches apart. Cut Wall for Access
Fit a cordless circular saw with an old, used blade and set the depth to about 5/8-inch (for 1/2-inch thick drywall). Final Step: