How to Drywall a Corner Divider

Permanently dividing a large room into two smaller rooms isn't always an option. A rental space or one you're using temporarily calls for a divider that can be dismantled with a process as simple as the one used to put it up. You can make and drywall a corner divider to create a separate space in a large room. Whether the space is used as a studio, office or small spare room, you'll have a sound divider that does its job until you're ready to take it down.

Measuring tape
2-by-4-inch boards, 4 each
Safety goggles
Saw
Hammer
Nails
Drywall
Razor knife
Power drill
Drywall bit
Drywall screws
Stapler
Staples
Metal corner beads
Finishing compound
Drywall knife
Drywall tape
Fine-grit sandpaper
Primer and sealant combination
Paintbrushes
Paint
Baseboards

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the area where you want to build the corner divider. Make a rough sketch of the divider to use as a reference.
- 2
  Wear safety goggles to keep wood chips or splinters from getting in your eyes. Cut four 2-by-4-inch boards to the proper length to hold two divider walls. These boards will serve as the top and bottom supporting plates for the corner divider.
- 3
  Divide the length of each wall by 16 to determine how many 2-by-4-inch studs you need for each wall. Cut the studs to the height you wish to build the corner divider.
- 4
  Nail one stud into the end of each bottom supporting plate to serve as the end stud. Position the remaining studs no more than 16-inches apart. Nail them into the bottom plate, as well. Use a hammer and nails to secure the top supporting plate onto the wall studs for each wall.
- 5
  Stand the two divider walls on their bottom supporting plates. Bring the end studs of each wall together to form an L-shape. Connect the two walls by nailing the end studs together. Position the L-shaped divider where you'd like it to be in the corner area of the room.
- 6
  Measure your drywall to fit the wall measurements. Score the drywall with a razor knife and snap it at the scored lines to obtain the size needed.
- 7
  Secure the drywall to the studs using drywall screws. Insert the screws at 12-inch to 16-inch intervals.
- 8
  Staple the metal corner bead in place to create a smooth, professional-looking finish to the outside corner of your corner divider.
- 9
  Smooth the finishing compound over the drywall screw indentations. Drywall the seams using a drywall knife. Place drywall tape over the seams and smooth it into the finishing compound.
- 10
  Apply a second layer of finishing compound. Smooth it to extend beyond the edges of the drywall tape. Allow the finishing compound to dry overnight.
- 11
  Sand the dried finishing compound with fine-grit sandpaper so there are no lines or bumpy edges showing through the paint.
- 12
  Prepare and even out the texture of the divider walls by applying a primer and sealant combination. Allow the primer to air dry for 24 hours.
- 13
  Paint the wall with one coat of paint. Let the first coat of paint dry for six to 12 hours before applying a second coat.

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