Concrete wall
Drywall is a popular wall covering made of gypsum and paper. You can easily install drywall onto concrete blocks as long as the proper preparation steps are completed. Installing drywall over concrete blocks may sound like a complicated task, but anyone with the right tools can complete the job.
Instructions
1. Contact your local building inspector to obtain the necessary building permits and building codes.
2. Measure the length and height of each wall using a measuring tape, and record the measurements. Calculate the number of drywall panels, wood furring strips and supplies you will need based on your measurements. Select the 1-inch furring strip size and at least 1/2-inch thick drywall for the walls.
3. Assemble the frame for the first wall on the floor using furring strips. Lay one furring strip horizontally along the length of the wall for the bottom frame. Attach the vertical furring strips to it spanning the entire length and height of the concrete wall. Space each furring strip 16 inches on center. Place another horizontal strip at the top of each vertical furring strip. Nail each vertical furring strip to the top and bottom plates to complete the frame.
4. Add construction adhesive to the furring strips using a caulking gun, and then raise the furring strip frame against the concrete wall. Press the frame firmly to spread the glue onto the blocks. Fasten the frame to the concrete blocks using a powered nail gun. Nail into the mortar joints of the concrete blocks for proper installation every 10 inches. Repeat this process for each concrete wall, until you attach the furring strips to the entire perimeter.
5. Apply construction adhesive to the front of the furring strips. Attach the drywall to the furring strips using drywall screws. Turn the screws clockwise to fasten. Leave a ½-inch gap between the drywall and the floor. Cut the drywall to fit using a drywall saw as necessary.
6. Spread drywall joint compound onto all drywall joints and over screws using a four-inch trowel. Apply paper drywall tape over the wet joint compound, and allow it to dry. Sand the dried joint compound using 300-grit sandpaper. Apply another layer of joint compound using an eight-inch trowel, and allow it to dry. Sand the compound again using 300-grit sandpaper.
7. Apply a final coat of joint compound over the drywall seams using a 10-inch trowel. Sand the joints using 300-grit sandpaper when dry. Wipe the sanding dust from the drywall using a damp cloth. Apply primer and paint to the walls to complete the installation.
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