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How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls: Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures

Fix wavy stud walls before installing drywall by replacing studs or planing them down. Read an overview of how to straighten bowed stud walls.

How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls
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1. Lay a long straightedge across the studs to find studs bowed more than 1/8 in.

How to Straighten Bowed Stud Walls
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2. Hold the straightedge vertically along the stud and mark the bow. Shave off the bow with a power plane.

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