How to adhere drywall to a concrete block.
How do i put up drywall on a concrete wall.
And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
While you can certainly glue drywall to a concrete block wall there are significant disadvantages with this method of adhering it.
Drywall is usually attached to wall studs with 2 inch drywall screws using an electric drill with a driver bit installed.
However in some installations such as in a basement it is necessary to glue drywall sheets to the interior of concrete block walls.
If the drywall is in.
First draw a plumb line to make sure the hat channels will be spaced properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using.
On a couple installs on the outside of elevator shafts etc we have installed drywall directly on the concrete using construction adhesive and minimal use.
I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement.