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title: "Hanging drywall | Drywall Glossary"
url: https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/hanging.html
language: en
author: James Grokman, CEO, TapeAndFloat
updated: 2026-10-28
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# Hanging drywall

**Hanging is cutting and fastening drywall sheets to the framing with screws or nails, before any taping or finishing.**

## Why it matters on a drywall job

- Good hanging, with fewer butt joints and tight fits, saves time in finishing.
- Many subs price hanging and finishing separately, so check which the GC is asking for.

## Related guides and tools

- [How to bid drywall](https://tapeandfloat.com/guides/how-to-bid-drywall.html)
- [Free drywall calculator](https://tapeandfloat.com/calculator.html)
- [All glossary terms](https://tapeandfloat.com/glossary/)

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