Using Lipstick To Mark Drywall

I knew there had to be a practical use for this stuff.

Using lipstick to mark drywall. Since i d recommend going out for the 99 kind not the fancypants maybelline lip stain we had on hand at this latest job site it s plastic cover will not survive an impact with the ground or other heavy tools around it. The tool marks the drywall reasonably well but on the back of the drywall. A simple straight cut as well as circular and rectangular plunge cuts. Remember that the lip of the outlet will be above the surface of the drywall so cut it large enough for the sheet to compensate for the lip.

You can t store your lipstick in the tool bag. Leah demonstrates how to make several types of cuts in drywall. Otherwise you might miss the mark and miss the stud. Danny lipford s home improvement site has a tutorial up for using lipstick to transfer a location marking right from the outlet box to the back of the drywall for perfect positioning every time.

When hanging drywall it can be tough to get the holes for the outlets in the perfect spot. However if you are installing drywall on your own or don t think you have the upper body strength to manipulate the drywall a lift is well worth considering renting. A drywall lift can be made using 2 x 4s nailed into a t shape that is placed under the dry wall to hold it against the ceiling as you place a few screws into the panel to secure it. There are some drawbacks to using lipstick to mark electrical outlet location.

The sheet of drywall needs to be positioned just right before you can engage this tool but a sheet of drywall is kind of heavy for sensitive positioning. Mark the drywall sheet with the electrical outlet. Links to the tools. Hanging drywall for contractors using right tools like a utility knife.

Cover the edges of the outlet box with greasepaint or lipstick.