Tools Required for Drywalling. Or maybe you are curious about how long that drywall job is going to take you? If so, I have an article on that subject also, discussing different aspects. The Timing Might Not Be Right I have been on jobs where a mix of the different trades are all trying to finish their work. How to Hang Drywall on Ceilings? Keep these tips in mind: Have two people holding up the drywall and one person screwing it to the ceiling. Measure twice and cut once.
Make sure that you know exactly where you are placing the drywall before you lift it up. Use a drywall lift is possible. Even if you have two or three people, using a lift is an excellent option.
It allows less people to work in that location as well as increasing safety for everyone in the vicinity. Mark the location where the joist meets the wall right on the wall, if possible. It makes it easier to line up for installing screws. Make sure there is enough backing in the ceiling so the ends of the drywall are screwed securely. Do you stagger drywall on ceilings? So do yourself a favor and stagger as much as possible. Conclusion In conclusion, it is best practice to drywall ceilings before walls whenever possible.
The ceiling sheets will be further pushed into place and can put their weight on the wall pieces. Over time, the weight of the drywall may put tension on these adhesions and lead to cracking. This cracking and breakdown typically will occur around the edges. The good thing is the edges are also where the wall pieces will be placed to prevent this. When the wall pieces are pushed up against the ceiling drywall during installation, some of the pressure on the drywall caused by gravity is relieved.
The wall pieces are kept firmly in place by their own fasteners and taping with less gravity acting against them in their vertical positioning. Support is especially important when there is another floor, attic, or even heavy insulation above the ceiling that imposes even greater weight on the drywall. You want to ensure there is as much support as possible to keep the ceiling intact and supported. Reinforcing the ceiling drywall with the walls is one of the best ways to create strong support.
Placing the wall pieces up against the already installed ceiling drywall not only makes for greater support, but it also results in a cleaner and aesthetically pleasing look. Drywall corners are known to be tricky and many tips are out there to help. The drywall may be the outermost layer in the room where you will want the edges and corners to have clear lines.
Inconsistencies and gaps are eliminated when the wall pieces are pushed against the ceiling. While you want these pieces to be tight against one another, making sure the joints are not too tight. Pieces of drywall that are too tight to one another can:. Make sure there is enough space between your sheets to prevent these problems. You can still maintain your clean and tight look and support without posing an additional burden to the ceiling pieces.
The ceiling is often the hardest part because you are working above your head. If you start here, the rest of the process becomes much easier. By starting from the top, you can cover the largest surface area and then adjust sizing as you work your way down. It is easier to push the drywall snugly against the ceiling to ensure a good fit and then work with the left-over gaps at the bottom. Check with your local building authority to see if you must follow a specific screwing pattern.
If not, insert ceiling drywall screws at the rate of one every 6 inches on the seams and one every 8 inches in the plane. Every screw must hit a ceiling joist. If you miss, remove the screw and insert another one. For walls, apply a peanut-sized glob of drywall adhesive every 12 inches on the wall studs that lie beneath the plane of the panel.
When installed correctly, the long sides of the panels should form most of the joints. This is preferable because the beveled sides create an indention that accommodates drywall compound and tape without creating bulges. When your layout forces you to butt nonbeveled ends together, taping over these butt joints can result in visible seams.
To avoid this problem, attach drywall shims to the joists or studs on each side of the butt joint before attaching the panels. By feathering the drywall compound out 12 inches or more, you can minimize the appearance of butt joint seams. Glenda Taylor is a contractor and a full-time writer specializing in construction writing.
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