That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces.
Hanging ceiling drywall sheet.
The general rule for hanging ceiling drywall is to install the largest panels you can handle.
To install ceiling drywall start by applying adhesive to the joists where the first sheet of drywall will go.
2 mark onto the drywall the location of any lights or vents in the ceiling.
Hanging drywall can be a difficult task to achieve alone especially for first time diyers.
3 set drywall sheet onto the drywall lift then crank it up to the ceiling.
Make sure any insulating work and vapor barrier installation are complete before you begin hanging drywall panels.
Plan ceiling panel layout so seams are at least 8 inches away from light fixture boxes.
4 secure drywall to 1x3 strapping with 1 5 8.
This will simplify the attachment of the drywall panels to the framing.
Ceiling fixtures highlight imperfect seams stockpile sheets of drywall on edge in an adjacent room.
Whenever possible place cut edges against corners where they will be covered by trim or another piece of drywall.
Now a word for you rookies.
Hanging drywall over your head is no fun.
The hardest part is getting it attached to the ceiling without a helping hand.
To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift.
Insert one drywall screw deep enough into each stud to hold your piece of wallboard.
1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in.
These lines correspond to the 1x3 strapping screwed to ceiling joists.
To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3.
Standard panels come in 4 foot widths and 8 10 and 12 foot lengths.
Once the first piece is in place repeat the process along the first wall making sure the tapered edges face down.
Next hang the top wall row.
You re essentially making a ledge on which to rest a large piece of wallboard.
Steps on how to hang drywall 1.
How i hang sheetrock drywall on the ceiling by myself or yourself diy i need your help.
Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position.
The first step to hanging drywall is to take a pencil and mark on the floor and ceiling the placement of the vertical studs.
This video shows you two ways to install ceiling drywall by yourself.