Drywall Wall To Ceiling Joint
I butted the finished edge of drywall to the ceiling and was planning on caulking the joint.
Drywall wall to ceiling joint. Begin on one side at one end of the ceiling to apply joint compound to the butt joints those running along the long sides of the drywall. Apply the compound in a strip 4 to 5 inches wide while. To make these blocks we cut 2x4s to a width of 3 1 8 in to create recessed butt joints on both sides of the wall.
Loosen the old drywall tape. Press the tip of a utility knife into the drywall at the edge of the baseboards and other trim molding if any exists. Spread out drop cloths around the perimeter of the room or wherever you are repairing the drywall joints.
It is butted up against a textured ceiling. Learn how to hang drywall the tools you ll need to complete the project and the finishing touches that provide professional quality results. Affix the drywall sheets permanently to the ceiling joists.
Use either nails or screws to attach the drywall to the joists. Press the joint compound firmly into the small mesh holes of the tape covering the mesh tape completely. Along the interior joist install the fasteners at about 12 inches 30 cm increments.
Drive the fasteners in 375 inches 0 95 cm away from the edges of each sheet and space them 7 inches 18 cm apart along the perimeter. Depending on the depth of the crack you may need more than one coat. Inside corners are the easiest joints to tape smoothly.
Tom i am planning on doing the same thing on my neighbors house. Create a smooth crisp joint by resting one end of the taping knife on the tape and the other on the wall. Sheetrock brand plus 3 lightweight all purpose joint compounds ready mixed offers all of the benefits of a conventional weight all purpose joint.