Re: Drywall sizes


"Eigenvector" <m44_master@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I picked up the wrong size drywall at the store, it wasn't a big deal
since
I was just trying to get a remnant so I could patch holes in my wall. It
was like 2 bucks for a 3/4 ***.

But anyway I happened to get 3/8" drywall. What size is typically used
where? My bedrooms are 1/2" drywall, my basement looks to be 5/8", as
does
my garage. So where would 3/8" typically be used?



Are you sure it's 3/8" drywall? Sheets of drywall are beveled down the
edges of the long dimension. That may not be the case on your specialty
piece, but take a look at one of the short sides and measure the thickness
in the middle. You may have 1/2". Then again, you may not.

Depending on the size of the holes you are trying to patch, you can either
shim the piece you're patching with, or make up the difference with mud. Or
both.

I saw 2' X 2' square pieces of 1/2" at Home Depot the other day. They were
only $2 cheaper than full sheets.



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