Sheets, mud, and beads on the deck.
Standard, fire-rated, moisture-resistant, and abuse-resistant drywall in 4×8, 4×10, and 4×12 sheets. Joint compound, tape, corner bead, drywall screws, and finishing supplies stocked in volume.
Drywall
Sheets, mud,
and bead.
Drywall sheets in standard, fire-rated, moisture-resistant, and abuse-resistant. Joint compound, tape, corner bead, drywall screws, and finishing supplies stocked at the Midway yard for Middle Tennessee builders and drywallers.
Before You Price Insulation
Know what is in the wall.
Three short reads on insulation and drywall. Written for the builder who has to answer to the money, and for the money.
Lesson 1
What you are paying for
R-value per inch, air sealing, fiberglass vs mineral wool vs foam, vapor control, and drywall grades. Each one you can check on a sample.
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Lesson 2
Read the spec sheet
The code R-values for climate zone 4, the label on the bag, fire ratings, Type X drywall, and what the energy inspector looks for.
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Lesson 3
The power bill is the expensive one
Insulation is the one material you pay for once and then pay for again every month. Run your own numbers on the envelope.
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Why Midway for Drywall
Stocked, spec'd, delivered.
Sheets where you need them.
Drywall delivered carefully on Midway flatbeds. Set bundles where the hangers want them: on the deck or staged for upper-floor delivery.
Fire and moisture ratings on hand.
Type X 5/8″ fire-rated for code-required walls and ceilings. Moisture-resistant green board for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry. Abuse-resistant for high-traffic walls.
What We Carry
Eight working categories.
1/2″ Standard
The everyday drywall: 4×8, 4×10, and 4×12 sheets. Most residential interior walls.
5/8″ Type X Fire-Rated
Code-required for garage ceilings, party walls, and other fire-rated assemblies.
Moisture-Resistant
Green board for bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry. Mold-resistant variants available.
Abuse-Resistant
High-traffic-rated drywall for hallways, schools, and commercial applications.
Joint Compound
All-purpose, lightweight, and topping mud in pails and boxes. Quick-set 20/45/90-minute mud for tight schedules.
Tape, Bead & Trim
Paper tape, fiberglass mesh, corner bead (paper-faced and metal), L-bead, J-bead, and reveal trim.
Drywall Screws
Coarse-thread for wood framing, fine-thread for metal stud. Bugle-head, in 1-1/4″ through 3″ lengths.
Sundries
Taping knives, mud pans, sanding sponges, dust masks, and the consumables a hang-and-finish crew runs out of.
Type X and the Green Sheet
The two sheets the code and the bathroom ask for.
Two lines on a drywall order are not a matter of taste. From the makers' own submittals and the building code. Read the whole story in Lesson 1: What you are paying for →
| Sheet | What it is | Where the code or the room asks for it | What to read on the edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 Type X | ASTM C1396 Type X core; about 2.2 pounds a square foot; 15/0 on ASTM E84, noncombustible on E136. USG Firecode X is UL Type SCX; Gold Bond Fire-Shield is UL Type FSW. | IRC Table R302.6: the garage ceiling under habitable rooms. Rated assemblies on the plans by UL design number. Many crews use it on every ceiling; USG rates it perpendicular on 24-inch framing. | Thickness, "Type X," and the UL type letters. That is what the inspector reads. |
| Moisture and mold board | USG Mold Tough Firecode X: moisture-resistant core in green face and brown back paper; no more than 5 percent water absorption in a two-hour soak; meets C1396 when tested for mold under ASTM D3273. | Bathrooms, laundries, kitchens. Behind tile in a shower it is cement board, not green board. USG says any board can be overwhelmed by mold if it is kept wet; dry storage is the first defense. | Green face paper. |
| Joint compound | USG All Purpose (conventional weight, the one USG names for embedding tape) and Plus 3 (25 percent lighter, less shrinkage, easier sanding); both drying types, three coats, 55 degrees minimum. Easy Sand and Durabond set by chemical reaction on a clock. | Drying compound for the finish; setting compound for the first coat on a tight schedule and, per USG, for exterior soffit board. | Drying or setting, and the set time in minutes on the bag. |
Drywall Brands
Lines we carry.
USG / Sheetrock
Sheetrock regular, Firecode X Type X, and Mold Tough panels, all to ASTM C1396 with the UL type printed on the edge.
Drywall · Regular, Type X, Mold Tough
National Gypsum
Gold Bond regular and Fire-Shield Type X and Type C board with the GridMarX fastening guide printed on the face.
Drywall · Regular and Fire-Shield
CertainTeed
Drywall and joint compound. Consistent stock when a job needs a lot of one size.
Drywall · Sheets and compound
PABCO
Specialty drywall: abuse-resistant, mold-resistant, and acoustic-rated panels.
Drywall · Specialty
USG / Sheetrock Mud
All-purpose, lightweight, topping, and quick-set joint compounds in pails and boxes.
Mud · Drying and setting
Strait-Flex / Trim-Tex
Vinyl corner bead and trim systems for clean inside and outside corners.
Bead · SpecialtyHow an Order Works
From takeoff to delivered package.
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Step 01
Send the takeoff.
Sheet count, room schedule, or wall area. Or plans, and we measure.
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Step 02
Spec the package.
Sheet thickness, fire-rating, accessories, and finishing supplies, coordinated.
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Step 03
Quote & PO.
Itemized quote with current factory lead times. Approve and we order.
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Step 04
Deliver to the deck.
Drywall handled with care, set where the hangers want them.
Frequently Asked
Drywall questions, answered.
What is the difference between standard and fire-rated (Type X) drywall?
Standard drywall is 1/2 inch thick gypsum board: the residential interior standard for walls and ceilings without fire-rating requirements. Type X drywall is 5/8 inch thick with glass fibers in the gypsum core for fire resistance, typically 1-hour fire-rated when installed per ASTM E119. Building code requires Type X on garage ceilings under living space, common walls between attached homes, around furnace rooms, and in commercial occupancy separations. Midway Supply stocks both at the Ashland City yard.
When is moisture-resistant (green board) drywall required?
Moisture-resistant drywall (commonly called "green board" because of its colored paper face) has a water-resistant core and paper, designed to handle higher humidity than standard drywall. Required (or strongly recommended) in bathrooms behind tile, around tubs and showers, in laundry rooms, and in basements. For direct water contact (shower walls behind tile), cement board (HardieBacker, Durock) is the modern standard, not green board. Midway carries both green board and cement backer.
What thickness of drywall is standard for walls and ceilings?
1/2-inch standard drywall is the wall and ceiling default for residential. 5/8-inch Type X is required for code-rated assemblies (garage ceilings, party walls). 5/8-inch is also commonly specified for ceilings to reduce sag between framing members and improve sound transmission. 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch sheets are used for curved walls and sound-layering applications. Sheet sizes are typically 4×8, 4×10, and 4×12. Longer sheets reduce the number of butt seams to finish.
What is joint compound and what types are there?
Joint compound (mud) is the gypsum-based paste used to embed tape and finish drywall seams and corners. All-purpose mud is the most common and works for tape, fill, and finish coats. Lightweight mud is easier to sand but less durable for first coats. Topping mud is for finish coats only: smooth, easy to sand, but won't hold tape. Quick-set "hot mud" (20, 45, 90-minute) hardens by chemical reaction rather than drying: used for fast turnaround and for areas where regular mud won't bond. Midway stocks all four types in pails and boxes.
How long does drywall mud take to dry between coats?
Standard ready-mix joint compound takes 24 hours per coat to dry under typical conditions (70°F, 50% humidity). Higher humidity, lower temperatures, or thick application can extend dry time to 48+ hours. Quick-set hot mud sets by chemical reaction in 20 to 90 minutes (depending on the type): useful for first coats and small repairs to keep the schedule moving. Skim coats are thinner and dry faster than initial fill coats. Midway-stocked muds include both types.
What is corner bead and why is it used?
Corner bead is reinforcement applied to outside drywall corners to create a clean, durable edge that resists impact and cracking. Metal corner bead (galvanized steel) is the traditional standard. Vinyl corner bead is more dent-resistant. Paper-faced metal bead (Strait-Flex, Trim-Tex) embeds with joint compound and is preferred for finish-grade work: invisible after finishing and resists cracking better than nail-on metal. Inside corners use paper tape, not bead. Midway carries metal, vinyl, and paper-faced corner bead.
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An estimator will follow up, usually same day.
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