How To Install Drywall On A Ceiling

The general rule for hanging ceiling drywall is to install the largest panels you can handle.

How to install drywall on a ceiling. 1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. When installing the drywall ceiling start from a corner making sure the boards are as close as possible to the walls. Attach the drywall using drywall screws and a power drill.

Start in the corner and work your way out. Hold the drywall up against the ceiling and drill into the ceiling joists. Start in the corning and raise the first sheet.

Tape the seams with self adhesive mesh tape. Attaching the drywall to the ceiling 1. Using your t brace or a friend to assist you raise the first sheet.

These lines correspond to the 1x3 strapping screwed to ceiling joists. Raise the first piece of drywall to the ceiling. 5 cut holes for light or vents using a drywall cutout tool.

Measure the ceiling length width position tapered edges against other tapered edges subtract 1 4 from a drywall piece if it spans the entire room width take multiple measurements. 3 set drywall sheet onto the drywall lift then crank it up to the ceiling. 2 mark onto the drywall the location of any lights or vents in the ceiling.

4 secure drywall to 1x3 strapping with 1 5 8 inch drywall screws. If the corners of the room are not right angled you should cut the drywall panels as to fit perfectly into place. Apply adhesive to the joists where the first sheet of drywall will go.