The studs in your wall must be flush to hang drywall evenly. Uneven studs will result in uneven walls. You can fix this situation without reconstructing your framing by simply adding to it or taking away from it. Adding to or taking away from framing is a time-saving solution compared with completely removing all uneven wall studs. This job can be completed with basic hand tools and, since there will be no construction, you do not need a carpenter.
Instructions
Lining Up Studs For Drywall
1. Hold the level across the studs beginning at the left or right side of the wall. Since studs are typically 16 inches apart, your 48-inch level will cover three studs at a time. The level will show you which stud or studs are out of line or not flush. Some of your studs may stick out too far, and some of them may not be out far enough.
2. Nail shims to the stud to raise surfaces that are too low. A shim is a thin piece of tapered wood that helps to fill voids. Nail the shim to the 2-inch side of the stud, the narrower end facing you. You may need more than one shim at the same spot, and you may need shims at various heights along the length of the stud.
3. Use your planer to shave studs that extend too far out. A planer is a handheld tool with a sharp blade. Hold the planer to the 2-inch side of the stud and push it away from you. The blade will shave off the surface of the stud a little bit at a time.
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