How To Hang Drywall On A Ceiling

How to hang drywall ceilings by yourself step 1.

How to hang drywall on a ceiling. He s doing the walls himself and to assist in securing the drywall to the ceiling he screws a short piece of 2x4 into the wall studs leaving just enough room to slide one end of the ceiling. Continue hanging panels along the top of the wall right over any window and door openings. You want the drywall to be square against the wall studs and top plates.

Using your t brace or a friend to assist you raise the first sheet. Raise the first piece of drywall to the ceiling. As in step 3 start screwing into a stud close to the middle of the panel and work outward.

Following the stud marks on the ceiling drive a line of five screws through the drywall and into each stud. If you want to hang new drywall over an old ceiling you first need to find the joists. Apply adhesive to the joists where the first sheet of drywall will go.

This is truly important if you have 24 on center joists. Crank the lift s wheel to raise and lower the drywall. The finished side of the drywall should face down.

Use 5 8 drywall on the ceiling to stay to code and to prevent any bowing. 1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. The bathroom i m working in is.

5 cut holes for light or vents using a drywall cutout tool. Measure the length and width of the ceiling. Attaching the drywall to the ceiling 1.