Ceiling drywall How to build it and tips to make it easier

As a do-it-yourselfer, you do all the building work yourself. But when it comes to hanging a drywall ceiling, you will find that you really can not do it yourself and you will end up asking for help from someone else unless you use rented equipment, such as than a plug for drywall.

Remember that gypsum board is huge, bulky and can be very difficult to handle. If you prefer to rent a drywall jack, you will find that most home centers will be able to provide it to you. The wiring mechanisms on the drywall plugs are not that difficult to use and it will be very helpful to keep the drywall safe when you attach it to the ceiling.

First, you must have the proper tools and equipment before starting the project. In addition to the drywall cylinders, you will need a hammer, a drill with a screwdriver bit and you will obviously need screws and nails to fix the drywall in place. It is also important that you measure your ceiling twice to determine the number of gypsum panels you need for the entire project. And get a little more gypsum board if you make mistakes when fixing gypsum to the ceiling.

The first thing to do when fixing plasterboard ceilings is to mark the joists. You must find the panels, which will serve as ceiling joists. You can do this by tapping along the wall jambs with a hammer and at the same time, following the wall up to the ceiling. Then you must mark the location of the boards with a pencil. This is essentially where you will need to attach the drywall and it will be easier for you to find them than to find them while you screw or nail the drywall.

You must also measure the location of the fixture on the gypsum wall. This is essentially where you have to cut a hole in order to cover the ceiling surface.

After marking the joists, the next step is the most difficult you will do when fixing plasterboard ceilings. This part is where you actually build a drywall ceiling. If you do not have anyone to help you, you can always use a drywall plug to hold the drywall panel in place when you attach it to the ceiling.

When nailing the panel to the joist, make sure to make it half an inch from the edges. This will prevent the edges from cracking or splitting. Do this at each corner of the drywall. That done, it's time to remove the jack and nail nails at six or seven inch intervals around each panel.

Try to mill nails or screws on the panels, as this will allow you to cover the head of nails or screws with a compound.