Install Garage Door Over Drywall

Screw the drywall in place.

Install garage door over drywall.

This will give you a road map to finding them once the drywall covers them. Examine the drywall screws that are holding the drywall in place. To do this attach the drywall to the ceiling studs with drywall screws every four to six inches. Using either drywall jacks or 2x4s cut to the right height do yourself a favor and put some supports in place.

It s critical that you get the fit on the first sheet as good as possible. Cut a piece of drywall 1 4 inch short to fit between the corner and the last installed panel. Position the door with the hinges on the top facing inside the garage and the weatherstripping. Most drywall sheets come in 4 x 8 panels and you can hang them either horizontally or vertically.

This way you can simply cut those out after the sheets are on the wall rather than cutting them out on saw horses prior to installation. Where the panels meet cut a v groove into the short non tapered ends with a utility knife as this will make hiding the. Place blue painter s tape over the edge of the. Hang the remaining.

Cover the door tracks with plastic to protect them. There is nothing quite like holding a full 4x8 foot of drywall above your head while you attempt to put a screw on a driver and accurately insert it. Install drywall around the garage door support brackets. Hang the first drywall sheet.

Put on goggles and a dust mask. If any stick up past the surface of the drywall. Before covering the studs with drywall take measurements and note the locations of the vents and outlets throughout the room. Installing the drywall step 1.