Hang Drywall Walls First

Measure and cut drywall for the ceiling photo by david carmack.

Hang drywall walls first.

To determine where the first panel s end will land measure out from a corner perpendicular to the strapping or the joists. To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3. Whenever possible place cut edges against corners where they will be covered by trim or another piece of drywall. To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift.

Hang drywall on the ceiling first then the walls. Step 2 use a 10 inch knife to feather the edges wide so that it blends with the wall and then lightly run the knife over the middle. Steps on how to hang drywall 1. On commercial jobs fire codes often require seams to fall on the entire length of the framing so the drywall must be hung vertically.

Use a 6 inch drywall knife to cover the first coat of tape and joint compound about 3 16 inch thick on the vertical seams. Now a word for you rookies. That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces. Install the top row of panels first pushing each panel up as tight as it will go against the ceiling drywall.

How high are the walls. Hanging drywall over your head is no fun. For walls nine feet high or shorter hanging the drywall horizontally has a number of benefits. Hanging drywall on the ceiling first has been long practiced by contractors because it has proven to produce the most successful results.

Check the ceiling for bowed joists using a 4 ft. This will simplify the attachment of the drywall panels to the framing. Irregularities less than 1 8 in. Why should you hang drywall on the ceiling before the walls.

Make sure any insulating work and vapor barrier installation are complete before you begin hanging drywall panels. It s easy to hang and finish and you even get to cover up your mistakes. Professionals always do the lids ceilings first. Cover your walls quickly and inexpensively with drywall.

Hanging drywall from the top down. Are of no concern. You re pretty sure to come out a winner when taking on that drywall project whether it s repairing a water damaged wall building a new closet or finishing your basement. Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position.

Hang the drywall vertically.