Title: Master the Basics of Drywall: How to Cut Drywall (DIY) | Family Handyman
Headings: Master the Basics of Drywall: How to Cut Drywall
Master the Basics of Drywall: How to Cut Drywall
Learn about the five simple tools and basic techniques you need to successfully cut drywall.
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Cut drywall faster with less waste
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Cutting to length and width
Photo 1: Lean the drywall
How to cut door and window openings.
Photo 10: Saw the sides of openings.
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Content: Saw the sides of openings. To hold the drywall in place while you’re cutting, nail or screw it directly over wall openings whenever possible. Leave the area over the top of the opening unfastened until you finish cutting out the opening. Cut upwards with a drywall saw using the framing as a guide until you feel the saw hit the wood at the top of the opening. Photo 11: Score the top of openings
Score the backside of the drywall along the top of the framing. Photo 12: Cut the opposite side
Snap the flap up and cut through the front paper following the crease. Attempting glove-tight joints will often result in cracks and broken corners when you’re forcing the sheets into place. You’re much better off cutting lengths 1/4 in.