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Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:44 am to VetteGuy
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What if it's like 5' from floor?
Just remove all 8'?
remove at 6' then. especially if ceiling is 8'. don't want to have to remove crown or mud a ceiling corner joint. The reason to cut at 4' in stead of 2' is just that it is a better working height. also, Cut an half inch above whatever increment you decide. ie, 4'1/2" 6'1/2" this extra gap will be covered by the baseboard and will make the drywaller's job much easier by have a bit extra "play" when going back.
Chalkline box would make marking lines much easier. measure up 4'1/2" or whatever from floor and pop lines. You can use either a sawzall or a skill saw. skill saw will be extremely dusty but faster and straighter cut. sawzall slower but with less dust and definitely safer for someone not used to a skillsaw.
just remember there are wires and pipes in wall so only go as deep as the sheetrock. this is a bit more difficult with a sawzall than skill as you can set your depth with skill.
EDIT: changed added play cut from 1" down to 1/2". 1" is not usually necessary and sheetrock will be stronger if bottom edge of rock touches bottom plate. not a big deal but just 1/2" should do fine.
This post was edited on 8/14/16 at 11:03 am
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:44 am to doublecutter
I suspect they will be hard to come by.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:44 am to VetteGuy
raver knife and a straight edge. Just score it and then knock it out. I hope you and family are okay.
I hate to see so many people displaced.
I hate to see so many people displaced.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:44 am to VetteGuy
quote:
I'm gonna do that.
Get plenty of dust masks.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:45 am to VetteGuy
If you got 5' of water, then maybe take Chuker's advice
This post was edited on 8/14/16 at 10:48 am
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:46 am to QuietTiger
Good idea.
I will edit the OP.
I will edit the OP.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:53 am to Napoleon
quote:
raver knife and a straight edge. Just score it and then knock it out.
problem with that is unless you cut all the way through you will tear a large chunk of paper off the backside of drywall you want to keep. and as you may know, the paper is where the strength comes from. just about have to make a cut all the way through.
as mentioned, a oscillating saw will work but will be quite slow.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 10:54 am to Chuker
I've got a battery-operated Skil Saw.
I'm thinking that is the way to go.
I'm thinking that is the way to go.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:00 am to VetteGuy
So what about behind cabinets, tub, shower, etc.?? Assuming all that shite must come out?
May be a dumb question but clueless and tired
May be a dumb question but clueless and tired
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:00 am to VetteGuy
quote:Absolutely!
I've got a battery-operated Skil Saw.
Was afraid to mention it as you would be buying a lot of tools. Get some extra blades when you get the masks.
I've got extras of most all you'd need and I'm on the south shore, not far.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:03 am to TigeRoots
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:06 am to VetteGuy
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:15 am to QuietTiger
This is for some friends.
I'm gathering up stuff now so as soon as it gets safe we'll get after it.
I'm gathering up stuff now so as soon as it gets safe we'll get after it.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:16 am to TigeRoots
Good question...
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:17 am to Chuker
I score it, then break it, but rather than pull the pieces away at the line, I cut the paper, as long as you don't pull too much off the part you keep you are fine.
I was always told anything over 4' you should pull it all out to make it easier to install later.
So if he is over 5' scoring with big "X's" everywhere and then following up with a maul will be the quickest. I have only used saws and cut off tools for cutting squares for outlets and such.
I was always told anything over 4' you should pull it all out to make it easier to install later.
So if he is over 5' scoring with big "X's" everywhere and then following up with a maul will be the quickest. I have only used saws and cut off tools for cutting squares for outlets and such.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:26 am to VetteGuy
Thanks for posting this. Removing drywall, carpet, and flooring today. In the grand scheme of things I'm lucky. People less than two miles down the road had knee deep water in their house.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:29 am to NewIberiaHaircut
We would drive to BR and Laffy after Katrina to get tools and supplies for our homes in Slidell. I would guess the exact opposite of will be needed to be done for us out here.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 11:31 am to NewIberiaHaircut
The guys have provided some good tips.
Posted on 8/14/16 at 12:13 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
Isn't there a tool like a dremel-type deal that you could cut with?
I am thinking of drawing a line and then just cutting.
If the sheetrock is hung where the 4 foot side is up from the floor, just find the seem between the two pieces of sheetrock.
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