How Do I Attach 2x4 To Sheet Metal Studs

Either way a bit of construction adhesive behind the 2x4 would probably be advisable if you never want it to come off.

How do i attach 2x4 to sheet metal studs.

Add an additional stud for each side of a window or door. Make sure the side of the drywall sheet is against the adjacent wall and the opposite edge is running upward along the center of a metal stud. I would probably suggest 2 1 2 fine thread drywall screws. You should typically allow for 1 stud per every 12 inches 300 mm of linear wall space.

The fine threads are made to hold into metal studs and also have a sharp point to pierce the metal. Purchase steel plates also called tracks for the bottom and top of the wall by measuring the linear feet of the wall and doubling it. Stand a sheet of drywall against the metal studs in a corner on either side of the stud wall. To cut individual steel studs and tracks use straight cut aviation snips photo 1.

The existing metal studs are on the exterior wall of a commercial building and are already drywalled in. If you need to cut dozens of metal studs and tracks quickly use a circular saw fitted with a toothless carborundum metal cutting blade 7 when cutting individual steel studs or tracks with a circular saw cut on the closed or web side and support the piece tightly on sawhorses. I need to build a simple partition office in one corner of the building and i am looking to attach the new wood stud wall to the metal studs for support as there is a drop ceiling with no support for the top plate. Studs are specifically installed.

Determine the number of steel studs needed.