How To Drywall A Garage Door

Drywall can be painted and have wallpaper put onto it.

How to drywall a garage door.

Transform your garage into a room by adding wiring insulation and wall covering. So here are a few simple instructions on how to install drywall to the garage. Make cuts for both doors and windows with a router or drywall saw and screw the panels in place with drywall screws. A finished garage can become a workshop mechanic s space play space or even a private den.

Putting drywall in the garage is reasonably easy. The goal is to install all the drywall that you can fit easily but don t worry if you have to leave a few gaps near the metal. Apply the primer to the edges of the drywall along the door with a 2 inch paint brush a process called cutting in. To cut around a door.

Check the drywall on the house side for missing blocking. It is an inexpensive material that can be nailed or screwed down. I also added an l shaped metal channel designed for roofing applications to help channel any water spills along the bottom of the wall and out through the garage door. To do this attach the drywall to the ceiling studs with drywall screws every four to six inches.

At the time of publication the cost of a 5 8 inch thick 4 by 8 foot drywall sheet averages 12 per sheet. Install drywall around the garage door support brackets. Hang the largest pieces of drywall first then the smaller ones. Lean the piece of drywall against the opening mark the location of the studs and draw a line for the top of the door opening.

All it took was a little construction adhesive to lock it into place and a small bead of silicone sealant to keep water from getting underneath the metal. Mark a line by spanning the bottom of the trusses with a straight 2. A 20 by 24 feet two car garage has 800 square feet requiring coverage.