Apply the quick setting joint compound to the corner bead.
How to finish drywall around garage door.
Just set the drywall on the lift crank it up and jockey it into position.
On that wall you d need a inch thick drywall was a fire barrier.
To do this attach the drywall to the ceiling studs with drywall screws every four to six inches.
Cover an area that measures about 3 feet at a time.
To do this put a large amount of joint compound on a 6 inch drywall knife.
Spruce fri sep 08 2017 10 28 pm drywall will flex some but it is not a good idea to do so nor is it a good idea to put stress on the travel rod of the opener so if you don t have room to reinstall things on top of the drywall then recess the travel rod section of the drywall.
Most residential building codes only specify the wall between your garage and your living space.
Exterior facing walls can use inch drywall but inch drywall is still recommended.
Finish up with drywall use a drywall lift save your back with a rented drywall lift.
Install drywall around the garage door support brackets.
Cover the rest of the drywall with primer this time using a paint roller.
Hang the largest pieces of drywall first then the smaller ones.
Apply the primer by making a w on the drywall with the paint roller.
When you finish the only visible part of the corner bead should be the metal edge.
As always check with your local building codes before starting your project.