The use of a construction adhesive can reduce the number of fasteners needed (and possibly the number of screw pops) by up to 75 percent. A glue-screwed wall also has greater racking strength and sound-deadening ability than a screw-only installation.
The adhesive must bond the drywall directly to the framing; it cannot be used, for instance, where insulation batts are stapled to the faces of the studs. Drywall adhesives should meet ASTM standard C-557.
To learn more about installing drywall, visit the JLC Field Guide.