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If your local building code requires a fire resistant wall or ceiling, then 5/8" is mandatory. Otherwise you can at present use 1/2" or 3/8". Warning 3/8" seems to be going out of production. You can buy it now, but if you need to replace some of it in a few years it may be difficult to obtain; then you either have a step in the wall or replace the whole lot !
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe question is a bit confusing. It will depend on whether the wall is interior or exterior. Standard stick-built walls can be studded wirh 2 x 4's or 2 x 6's, then sheeted on the interior with gypsum board that can be found in thicknesses from 1/4 to 3/4 inch thicknesses, with 3/8, 1/2, and 5/8 being the most common.
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∙ 14y agoVaries - 3/8", 1/2" & 5/8" are common thickness
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∙ 11y ago1/2 inch is the standard for most interior walls unless it's a dividing wall between apartments. Then 5/8 Firestop is needed.
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∙ 13y ago1/4", 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4".
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How thick is .5 inch drywall?
0.5 is one half .
What is the meaning of drywall mud?
Drywall mud is the thick, goopy white stuff you use to fill the seams between boards.
Is one-half inch drywall actually one-half inch thick?
No
What are some examples of drywall equipment?
Drywall is a panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper. Drywall is a necessity in most building projects. Some examples of drywall equipment are drywall arches, decorative outside corners, celling accents and trays, panels on walls.
How much for drywall 8x12 half inch thick?
Depends where you buy it, but around $34.
Drywall anchor spacing?
Drywall anchors should be placed no more than 16" apart. On a 20 foot wall you should place approximately 15 drywall anchors.
What should you use for a vapor barrier and should you install this before drywall?
Plastic sheeting works well for this, and yes it goes behind the drywall on exterior walls to help prevent moisture from getting to the drywall.
How can you thicken primer for painting drywall?
You don't short of buying a better primer. I usually find it too thick.
Should furnace closet be insulated with drywall?
Yes, it should
What material is used in a drywall repair?
Drywall is really actually made up of gypsum board, which is also called plaster board. The gypsum paper is smashed between two thick sheets of paper.
Does drywall come in any colors for a drywall repair?
You will be very careful when you deciding for the drywall color. You should not check the color when there is too much light shining on the wall. After that you can find color you want for your drywall repair.
Can it be anchored into drywall?
You should never anchor a wall arm like this into just drywall. It is very dangerous. You will need to find a wall stud under the drywall to anchor this into.
