If the basement walls are made of poured concrete check for rust spots at the metal ties.
Hanging dry wall on a concrete basement wall.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
The hat channel image 1 should be attached to the wall using concrete nails and concrete nail gun images 2 and 3.
Insulate the foundation wall.
Then remove the tape.
The process of hanging it is simple enough but it is kind of time consuming.
And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar.
Regardless you will simply be able to go through the process and you will have good results.
Use a drywall saw to cut outlet markings outside the lines on drywall image 1.
Be careful not to break through the paper or this will compromise the structural integrity of the drywall.
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.
Hold the caulk gun on the drywall and pull the trigger evenly as you apply the adhesive in swirls over the entire back of the drywall.
One common technique is to cover the block wall with drywall.
Mist the metal tie hole with water and use a margin trowel to apply hydraulic cement to plug each hole.
I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement.
Tape a one foot by one foot square of plastic sheeting plastic kitchen wrap will do to the concrete wall in your basement with duct tape and leave it in place for 24 hours.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
You ll have a good wall that will look very nice overall.
If you see any use a hammer and center punch to drive the metal tie a inch into the wall.
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.
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Countersink the screws making sure to only dimple the paper.
Lay a piece of drywall board flat on the ground with the paper side down.
Secure the drywall to the studs image 2.
Want the block wall in your basement to have a more finished appearance.