Ceiling Drywall InstallationTo start with your ceiling drywall installation You need to have all tools and materials layed out in a safe manner in your room. If your working on a room with an exterior roof over it, you should be using 1/2" cd type drywall for the ceiling. Make sure all the vapor barrier and insulation has been finished if the board will be closing the attic in. Wear a tool belt with some 1 1/4" nails and screws, (This size is easiest to work with and will hold sufficiently) a hammer and screwgun with a dimpler attachment.
Before you start your ceiling drywall installation first remove the paper on the edge of the drywall (holding two sheets together) Measure from the end wall you are starting from and make sure the sheet will have something to screw to at both ends. You can start nails and screws in the sheet by pushing them in at the backing locations. This makes it easier to hammer them in when the sheet is in place. Now, get your 2 buddy's to lift the sheet up to the ceiling and hold it in place until you can screw or nail the sheet to the ceiling backing a few times. (Use nails only around the edges where they will be covered by tape later) Once this is done, your sheet should stay and you will be able to finish screwing it.
Screws will "pop" less so try to use screws as much as possible. Set the dimpler to slightly counter sink, but not break the paper. Use a minimum of 5 screws across the sheet on every line of backing, so the sheet stays permantly. You don't need adhesive, the drywall screws will hold.
Fit your next sheet of your ceiling drywall installation against the end of the first sheet and repeat the process until you reach the end of the room.
For the next row of ceiling drywall installation, measure from the end wall to the ceiling backing closest to the middle of your first sheet. Take that measurement and mark a line across your next sheet. Cut the sheet with your knife, (remember circular saws create too much dust) only deep enough to cut the paper and score the gyproc. Now stand the sheet up on it's side and bend it backwards. It will create a break line on the backside of the sheet. Cut through with your knife and you have your next row starting piece.
Fix this piece next to your first piece, with the cut edge towards the wall. Carry on with full sheets until you reach the opposite wall and cut the last piece to fit.
Make sure you alternate full sheets and cut sheets at the start of each row, ensuring you have staggered joints. Try to keep all the factory made edges together as much as possible. This will ensure a professional job.
When you reach a light box or something you need to cut out there are a couple ways to tackle it.
1) You can measure from the last sheets installed and cut the hole necessary with your hole saw. Then install the sheet.
2) You can measure to the center of the box, note the measurement and place the sheet. Once the sheet is fastened and will stay, you get your drywall router and plunge it into the board where the center of the hole is. Cut towards the outside of the box. When you hit the side of the box, pull the router out and move it to the outside of the box and use the box as your guide. When the hole is cut, push the sheet tight to the ceiling and finish screwing the sheet. Double Check Your WorkOnce you have finished your ceiling drywall installation, double check that you have put enough screws in and cut out all boxes necessary. This could save you time in searching for the lost box. Once your confident the job is complete, it's time to move on to your wall board installation. Wallboard Installation
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