On 16 Jan 2005 01:39:21 EST, Mark and Kim Smith
wrote:

C wrote:

I'm closing in a hole about 5' x 5'. Based upon the width of the wall and
true width of a 2' x 4' that will be used to frame the hole, I'm left with
3/4" on each side. If I use 5/8" drywall, I will be 1/8" shy of a level
surface. Should I use this method and then fill in the 1/8" with compound
to bring it up or should I rip 1/2" off the framing material so I can get
1" on each side and double up 1/2" drywall on each side to get the drywall
flush with the existing wall? If the latter is the best method, should the
pieces be glued in some way before they are placed up or should the normal
act of screwing them to the joists be enough?

Thanks,
C



I always have the same problem when matching drywall to old plaster and
lathe. Recently, I was doing a job and went to the Borg for drywall.
In that section of the store, I found a package of cardboard material
sold specifically for that purpose. The same width as a 2 x 4, you
stack as many as you need to shim up your panel.

That's interesting. I'll have to visit today. This is why I ask questions
to this group. I know that I make things much more complicated for myself
at times and there is usually a simpler method. I know I'm not the only
one who has faced these minor challenges in the past.

Thanks for the tip!

Here's another quick one: After the drywall is up, should I apply a skim
coat of compound to the whole surface or is it acceptable to just prime the
paper and then texture/paint on top of that? I've never seen anywhere
where it says to skim the entire surface, but I thought this might be
better than leaving it as bare paper.

C