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Default Drywall on concrete wall?

In article , "JOE" wrote:
The area in question is at the bottom of the basement stairs and will need
just 2 / 4 x 8 sheets.Because of code requirements I have just enough room
for mounting on the wall.


What "code requirements" force you to mount it directly on the wall?

"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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JOE wrote:
Can drywall be attached directly to a concrete basement wall without
special
preparation?


No.

If not what needs to be done to the concrete surface?


Build the wall out with furring strips or preferably studs.

nate

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