Sheetrocking Ceiling

3 set drywall sheet onto the drywall lift then crank it up to the ceiling.

Sheetrocking ceiling. 16 inch on center spacing allows the drywall to be fastened four times across its width one on each end and two in the middle. These thicker drywall panels span the wider joist distance without increased risk of warping. Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options.

This project is a lot like any other drywall job. Measure and mark the cut line at the vertical midpoint of the drywall sheet and use a utility knife to cut through the. When installing drywall on a garage ceiling the same procedures used to hang it from any other ceiling apply.

Cutting out a bad section of sheetrock replacing isn t that hard a painter could get as much as 250 300 to do this simple repair. Put painter s tape on the wall to mark the position of the ceiling joists making it easier to align the drywall. Aside from determining the number of sheets you will need making any necessary cuts compensating for fixtures and actually hanging it you have to be careful not to disrupt any electrical wiring.

You can do it i ll s. Drywalling a ceiling 01 00 here are the diy basics for drywalling a ceiling. New edit print save this in homewyse lists create your own price list in homewyse lists for a basic project in zip code 47474 with 250 square feet the cost to install ceiling drywall starts at 2 03 2 55 per square foot.

1 use a drywall t square to draw lines onto drywall sheet 16 in. Screw a spacer to the joist or truss to create a flush surface for the new drywall. How i hang sheetrock drywall on the ceiling by myself or yourself diy i need your help.

2 mark onto the drywall the location of any lights or vents in the ceiling. They are also heavier and more expensive than standard one half inch drywall. Ceiling strapping should be installed every 16 inches on center perpendicular to the joists above.