A properly driven fastener is just slightly countersunk beneath the surface. Screw depth can be controlled on a screwgun or a cordless drill with an adjustable clutch, but proper hammering technique requires some practice.
Installing Drywall to Ceilings and Walls
By Jeff Beneke, About.com Guide
Screws and nails need to be driven below the surface of the drywall so that they can be covered with joint compound and sanded to create a smooth surface. But they should not be driven so deep as to tear the paper surface and damage the gypsum core.
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- Create a Flat Surface
- Choose a Drywall Fastener
- Avoid Overdriving Drywall Fasteners
- Attach the Drywall
- Tips on Installing Drywall When Working Alone
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