Many pepople prefer sheetrock for its clean appearance and flexible decorating possibilities.
A product of the 1970s, wood paneling was inexpensive and easy to install. As time progressed and tastes changed, people began to move away from wood paneling in favor of drywall, also known as sheetrock. Despite the fact that there are companies such New England Classic and the Wallpaper Company that make high-quality, aesthetically pleasing wood paneling, some people still prefer the look of sheetrock. If you appreciate the look of sheetrock more than wood paneling, installing sheetrock is a simple task for many homeowners.
Instructions
1. Insert the pry bar in the seam between two pieces of wood paneling. Gently pull one piece off the wall. If the previous installer glued the paneling to the wall studs, gently remove any remaining adhesive with the scraper. Soften the adhesive by blowing hot air with the hair dryer to make removal easier.
2. Measure a section of the wall with a tape measure. Measure the same distance on the front of a piece of sheetrock and mark it with a pencil. Place the T square next to the pencil mark and cut the sheetrock along the T square's edge with a utility knife. Snap the cut piece off by gently bending the sheetrock on the cut.
3. Place the sheetrock flat against the wall. Make sure that you place the edge with factory tape toward the space for the next piece of drywall. With the drill, insert sheetrock screws along the edge of the sheetrock where the wall studs are located. Once the edges of the sheetrock are secure, insert a screw in the sheetrock and stud, spaced out about 12 inches. Repeat this process until sheetrock covers the walls.
4. Apply a small amount of joint compound to each inserted screw with the taping knife. Take care not to apply too much compound.
5. Apply a small amount of joint compound to the seams between adjoining pieces of sheetrock. Spread a single piece of fiberglass tape over each seam and gently press any excess joint compound out with the taping knife. Allow the compound to dry for 24 hours, and then apply another layer of joint compound to the tape to cover the edges.
6. After the joint compound has completely dried, sand the joint compound to create a smooth and uniform texture to the new wall.
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