Vertical vs Horizontal revisit

07-15-2012, 02:05 PM	#1
RebeccaHCMT Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	Vertical vs Horizontal revisit Since I can't do math, I'd like to edit this to a theoretical question instead. If you are hanging drywall on a narrow wall, is there any reason not to just hang a wide panel vertically to avoid having to tape and mud joints? Thanks! Last edited by RebeccaHCMT; 07-15-2012 at 02:37 PM. Reason: Apparently I can't do math.

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07-15-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
joecaption Member   Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hartfield VA Posts: 18,231	Vertical vs Horizontal revisit If it's less then 4' then there's no reason not to hang it vertical.

07-16-2012, 07:44 PM	#3
princelake Member   Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ontario canada Posts: 549	Vertical vs Horizontal revisit if the studs are perfectly on 16oc then i always hang them vertically, i find its alot easier on your shoulders when taping/mudding. the only downfall is its a little tougher for a newbie to eyeball where the stud is when screwing the board up but thats why they invented tape measures.

07-18-2012, 01:43 AM	#4
mae-ling Member   Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,982	Vertical vs Horizontal revisit Less than 4' always go vertical when possible. Over 4' then go horizontal, seams show less this way. Also use longest sheets possible.

07-19-2012, 10:16 AM	#5
RebeccaHCMT Newbie   Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2	Vertical vs Horizontal revisit Thanks so much! I appreciate the info and quick responses!