How do you drywall a curved wall?
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Measure the length of the curved surface and cut drywall to size. Using drywall screws, screw edge of drywall to stud in far corner. Attach a temporary piece of 1 x 2 to outside edge of drywall. Secure with drywall screws, through the drywall and into stud.
Similarly, you may ask, how do you plaster a curved corner?
How to Plaster a Rounded Corner
- Apply plaster to the surface of the flat trowel.
- Press your middle finger in the center of the trowel while holding it.
- Pull the flat trowel down the wall maintaining gentle pressure and its location relative to the corner.
- Apply some plaster to the bullnose corner tool.
In this way, how much can you bend drywall?
According to the Gypsum Association, standard 1/2-inch drywall can be bent around curved framing to a radius as small as 10 feet, as long as the panels are installed with their long edges perpendicular to framing members that are spaced no more than 6 inches on center.
First hold the base molding against the wall after you cut it to length, and look for gaps. If you see some, cut a few braces from 4- to 6-in. lengths of scrap baseboard and put 45-degree angles on the ends. Then apply construction adhesive at the top and bottom.