Is drywall beveled on all sides?
If you look carefully at the long edge of drywall, you will notice that on each side there is a taper. It is nearly always preferable to choose the tapered joint over the butt joint in flat (not a corner) seam installation. Note that the drywall taper is only for flat installations, not corner installations.
Why does drywall have a beveled edge?
The bevel is a slight dimple in the edge of the drywall. It makes finishing easier because it is just deep enough to accept drywall tape and a layer of joint compound. Occasions often arise to turn sheets sideways during an installation and butt unbeveled edges together.
Should drywall corners be tapered?
Don’t do it. If you run the first piece just a little too long, the second piece will flare out. If you cut the second piece a bit too long, it will have to be shaved down to accommodate the corner bead. A good-quality metal corner bead will cover a gap and hold up as well as a perfectly flush corner—without the fuss.
Does it matter which side of drywall faces out?
The brown side of drywall should not face out. The other side — which can be gray, green or blue, depending on type — should face outward. Failure to orient the drywall correctly will lead to surfaces that look rough and unfinished even when painted.
What happens if you put drywall on backwards?
If you hang drywall backwards, the rougher backing material will be visible through paint. Also, drywall has beveled edges that ease the process of drywall finishing. Drywall finishers embed paper drywall tape along the seams, so installing the tape within the bevel makes the taped seam rest below a flush level.
Can you get smaller sheets of drywall?
USG Sheetrock® Brand Patch and Repair Panel delivers a conveniently sized piece of interior drywall for making small repairs in damaged walls. This panel helps you patch your walls with minimal waste while offering a panel that is easier to transport compared to a full-sized sheet of drywall.
Does Home Depot cut drywall for you?
Yes, both Home Depot and Lowes employees can score / cut drywall for you in the store, before checking out. You can also do this yourself if you have a utility knife. Then cut the remaining paper on the opposite side to detach the drywall so you’ll now have a smaller piece.