How to use self-levelling drywall laser

In my last post, I have explained about the process of levelling drywall. Furthermore, when it comes to installing a new drywall against bare wood studs you will need to keep the drywall’s horizontal orientation correct. The drywall should be hung vertically and if it is not you will need to clip the sheets from the bottom where they meet the floor and they will throw off adjacent drywall panels.

A better solution is to use rotating electronic devices, i.e. self-levelling drywall laser. It will project a levelled and horizontal line across the whole room. This will help you to line up the new drywall for its proper installation.

1. When using laser choose a surface in the room which is far from the drywall installation. Don’t use laser near the sources which produce majors like a power equipment’s or hammer in order to retain precision.
2. Place a construction tripod in the designated area. Make sure that its legs are wide to get a strong base. You can self-adjust the tripod legs.
3. Screw the tripod‘s nail into the threaded base of laser and attach the laser to a construction tripod. In order to ensure a good bond between the laser and tripod make sure to tighten the nail on yourself.
4. After this turn on the laser and make sure that it lights up and start to self-level. Wait for 30 seconds, so that laser can level and start spinning. Based on the manufacturer of the laser, you will see a visible green or red line across all the four walls of the room.
5. In order to lift the laser up turn the handle of the tripod. When you lift it, make sure that its light should turn off temporarily.
6. When you see that the laser has reached the top edge of the drywall installation stop turning its handle. And, tighten the tripod’s hands by securing the nails to avoid the laser from getting lowered accidentally.
7. Wait until the laser self-level again and also notice the spinning light of the laser. You should ensure that it is perfectly horizontal with the top edge of the new drywall.
8. Now, line the top edge of the new drywall with the laser’s line. Use a hammer and attach the drywall to the wall studs with screws.
9. Until the entire wall is covered continue to line up new drywall panels with the laser’s line.
10. When the whole drywall is covered follow the step 4 and 5 again to bring back the laser from its height and turn it off.

Important things you will require:

• Hammer;
• Nails;
• Construction tripod;

Handy Tip:

You can use a wall mount as an alternate for the laser placement process. Nail the permanent wall mount’s screw into the base of the laser and trim the wall mount to wood framing studs or metal. Be careful when working with the laser and you will also need to join the laser and the framing with a chain to avoid accidental drops.

Warning:

Never look into the laser’s light directly. If you stare into the beam for a long time period, it can cause severe damage to your eyes.