How to Cut Drywall for an Opening

In order for electrical boxes and lighting to be installed, a hole in the drywall must be cut. While it may seem intuitive, cutting a hole in drywall can be difficult and messy, so it's important to follow a few steps. First the measurements for the fixture should be measured without the drywall, and then, once everything is confirmed, the measurements should be transferred on the drywall. While there are several different steps for different types of drywall holes, it's best practice to always measure twice, and cut once.

Key Takeaways:

  • There are some difficulties when cutting drywall above your head, and a circle cutter is worth the investment.
  • Using a box to perfect the edge's clean lines is a great trick, if you don't have a circle cutter. Using imagination helps slide the sheet in perfectly.
  • Jagged and crooked edges can ruin a sheet-precise measurements are to be desired.

“One of the most frustrating and time-consuming parts of hanging drywall is cutting all those holes for electrical boxes and lights.”

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