Putting Up Drywall On Ceiling

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Putting up drywall on ceiling. 1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. Turn the power off first and check the fixture with a voltage detector to make sure it s off. Raise the first piece of drywall to the ceiling.

Scrape off any bumps of old adhesive using a utility knife and hammer. Screw the drywall into the joists make sure the end of the drywall falls across the center of a joist or stud. 5 cut holes for light or vents using a drywall cutout tool.

4 secure drywall to 1x3 strapping with 1 5 8 inch drywall screws. Remove any ceiling mounted light fixtures. No need to buy or rent a drywall lift.

Saw horses using a tape measure determine the width of the wall and cut the drywall sheet so it is about a quarter inch shorter. 3 set drywall sheet onto the drywall lift then crank it up to the ceiling. Shows how one man can install drywall on a ceiling using a simple inexpensive jig.

A few simple tips how to tape and mud your drywall ceiling so you don t get bubbles behind your tape. Don t miss a video subscribe now. Start in the corning and raise the first sheet.

Apply adhesive to the joists where the first sheet of drywall will go. Hold the drywall in place while a friend screws drywall screws into the joists about 8 to 10 inches apart sinking each screw just below the surface. Once you ve got your walls in place you re almost done with.