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HANGING DRYWALL

Always work from top to buttom when you hang drywall:hang the ceiling panels first, then the walls. Hang the wall panels horizontally, working from the ceiling down. On both the ceiling and the walls, be sure to stagger the panels so that the seams between panels don't line up with the seams in the adjoining row.

Few walls and ceilings are flat and square; measure carefully to make sure each sheet fits. Before putting the first panel in a row against the wall, make sure its free end will fall along the middle of a joist or a stud. If not, trim the wall end of the panel. Always put cut edges against the wall and straight factory edges together to form tight seams. Don't worry about gaps less than 3/8-inch; you can fill them later when taping.

Here are some additional tips:
• Before you start, turn off the power to a room's electrical boxes at the main service panel.
• Drywall is heavy; ask a friend or two to help. For ceiling work, make a T-brace. If you must work alone, consider renting a dry-wall jack.
•To help you position fasteners, mark the ceiling joists' locations on the top plate of the stud wall. Mark the studs' locations on the floor and the ceiling.
• Make a cut out for a ceiling fixture box as you would for a wall box.

Note: We used green water-resistant drywall here for photo clarity. It's designed for use in semi-damp areas. Check your local building code for guidance.

How is it done?

  1. Starting in a comer of the ceiling, shove the first drywall panel against the wall, prop a T-brace (or helper) under the wall end, and hoist it into place.
  2. Fasten the panel to the joists with 11/3-in. drywall screws, spaced 12 in. apart. Along the edges, space screws 8 in. apart and stay 3/8-in. from the edge.
  3. Butt the next panel against the first and screw it in place. Continue to the opposite wall. Then complete the other ceiling rows, staggering the seams.
  4. Lift the first wall panel against the ceiling. Rest the panel on a few nails for support; then screw it to the studs. Cut out doors and windows later.
  5. Measure and mark electrical box cut-outs with a tape measure and square. Drill holes in two opposite corners and cut out the opening with a drywall saw.
  6. To position a lower wall panel, lift it against the upper panels with a pry bar and wood block. The remaining gap at the bottom will be hidden by trim.

 

Hanging Drywall Alone

Is there a better way for a one-man crew to hang drywall, besides having to wrestle with T-braces?
On those occasions when you're working solo, consider getting a drywall jack from a rental store. This tool is a manually operated lift designed to support and position drywall panels. Its telescoping base means less strain on your back, and its articulated head is particularly useful for hanging cathedral ceilings. A drywall jack is fairly inexpensive to rent, and if you are working alone, it may well be worth the cost.

 

 

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