Title: 3 Simple Ways to Cut Drywall on the Wall - wikiHow
Headings: How to Cut Drywall on the Wall
How to Cut Drywall on the Wall
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Using an Electric Rotary Tool Download Article
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Look at plans for the building to see where there is plumbing or wiring in the wall. This will help you determine if there are any places you need to avoid cutting into. Only cut into spots where there might be plumbing and electrical wiring if it is absolutely necessary and be extra careful to cut no deeper than the depth of the drywall, which is usually 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm). If you don't have architectural plans for the wall you need to cut into, you can try estimating where plumbing and wiring runs by looking at things like sinks, toilets, electrical outlets, and light fixtures. Tip: Wires typically run vertically down the walls from the ceiling towards electrical outlets, light switches, and light fixtures on the wall. There is usually plumbing directly behind sinks and faucets, as well as below toilets, tubs, showers and other places where water drains. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Cut-Drywall-on-the-Wall-Step-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Cut-Drywall-on-the-Wall-Step-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3d\/Cut-Drywall-on-the-Wall-Step-2.jpg\/aid11530324-v4-728px-Cut-Drywall-on-the-Wall-Step-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>\u00a9 2021 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws.