First draw a plumb line to make sure the hat channels will be spaced properly for the size of drywall and insulation you re using.
How do i put up drywall on a concrete wall.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
On a couple installs on the outside of elevator shafts etc we have installed drywall directly on the concrete using construction adhesive and minimal use.
Drywall is usually attached to wall studs with 2 inch drywall screws using an electric drill with a driver bit installed.
I ve on many occasions had to install drywall on a concrete or cinder block wall but never in a basement.
However in some installations such as in a basement it is necessary to glue drywall sheets to the interior of concrete block walls.
While you can certainly glue drywall to a concrete block wall there are significant disadvantages with this method of adhering it.
And usually i was able to at least use strapping 3 4 plywood or furring bar.
Drive three concrete nails spaced at even intervals through each side of each hat channel.
How to adhere drywall to a concrete block.