Hanging Sheetrock Ceiling

1 4 inch is the choice for curved walls and arches.

Hanging sheetrock ceiling. 1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. Measure the length needed and score the paper face with a utility knife using a drywall. 2 mark onto the drywall the location of any lights or vents in the ceiling.

The hardest part is getting it attached to the ceiling without a helping hand. 5 8 inch is heaviest and the most soundproof. Hanging drywall can be a difficult task to achieve alone especially for first time diyers.

When the ceiling is covered begin with the walls. Measure and mark the cut line at the vertical midpoint of the drywall sheet and use a utility knife to cut through the. These lines correspond to the 1x3 strapping screwed to ceiling joists.

Hoist bottom row with. Use the same procedure to attach this half piece of drywall as you used on the first row of drywall. Drywall comes in three basic thicknesses.

When hanging drywall the ultimate goal is to create the fewest number of seams possible. 5 cut holes for light or vents using a drywall cutout tool. Insert one drywall screw deep enough into each stud to hold your piece of wallboard.

Make notes of any obstructions like electrical boxes or lights that need holes image 1. Measure the ceiling length width position tapered edges against other tapered edges subtract 1 4 from a drywall piece if it spans the entire room width take multiple measurements. Begin with the wall.