Drywall looks simple until you try to achieve perfectly flat walls and crisp corners. This Oxnard guide covers the key tips and “secrets” that help you install gypsum board faster and finish it cleaner. Start with preparation: check studs for straightness, add blocking where seams will land, and mark stud centers on the floor and ceiling to speed fastening. Choose the right board—standard for dry rooms, moisture-resistant for bathrooms and laundry areas—and plan sheets so you minimize butt joints. Measure twice and cut cleanly: score the face paper, snap the board, then cut the back paper. Keep factory edges together whenever possible; they create stronger, easier-to-finish seams. Hang ceilings first, then walls. Leave a small gap at the floor to prevent wicking and future swelling. Fastening is where many mistakes happen. Use the correct screw length, set depth so the head dimples the paper without tearing it, and follow consistent spacing. Stagger joints between rows and avoid lining seams up with door and window corners to reduce cracking. Insulation and drywall should work as a system. Install fiberglass or mineral wool neatly without compressing it, seal penetrations, and consider a vapor strategy appropriate for the room’s moisture level. Before finishing, clean dust and check for proud screws. For taping, apply thin coats, embed tape firmly, feather edges wide, and sand lightly between coats. Good lighting reveals imperfections early. With careful layout, proper fastening, and patient finishing, your drywall can look truly professional.
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