Installing a drywall ceiling costs $300 to $400 for a 150-square- foot room. Expect to pay $2 to $3 per square foot for labor and materials. Standard, smooth drywall ceilings are the easiest and cheapest to install. They look great in any room, especially when painted the same color as the walls.
So, how to put drywall on ceiling by yourself?
To hang drywall on a concrete or brick ceiling, you can use joint compound as mastic. You mud the backside, create a 2×4 “T” to hold it tight against the ceiling and then nail it in with concrete nails. You can also rent a drywall hoist to push it tight to the ceiling.
Step 2: 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.
Run a utility knife along your square to cut the paper and some of the drywall core. Take the knife out and place it at the bottom of the drywall to make the rest of your cut in an upward direction. If you are not tall enough to reach the top of the drywall sheet, you can lay it down on the floor to make your cuts instead. Use a new, sharp blade since a dull blade could tear the paper on your drywall.
Should you drywall the ceiling before the walls?
Yes, you should install drywall on the ceiling before the walls for multiple reasons : The drywall on the walls can support the ceiling pieces. You can create tight and fitted corners more easily. The pieces are easier and faster to work with from the top.
Repair drywall where ceiling meets wall?
How to Fix a Drywall Crack at the Wall/Ceiling Joint
Remove or cover all furniture. Take down curtains and window treatments. Use a utility knife to scrape all of the lose pieces of drywall out of the crack. Put the joint compound into the crack in the drywall joint with a small putty knife. Some more things to keep in mind are: wait 24 hours before sanding, and using a 150-grit sandpaper, smooth over the patch .
How to replace damaged drywall in a ceiling?
Replacing your ceiling drywall will take a little bit of time and effort, but it isn’t difficult if you have the right tools and materials. Clear the room, walls, and attic, if there is one above the ceiling. Pull out the insulation and set it aside so you can replace it later. Then, remove any fixtures and take down the old ceiling drywall.
One of the next things we wondered was; how to repair a water damaged drywall ceiling?
In any water damage situation, the first thing you need to do before you can make repairs is to address the water source. Once the water source has been addressed, the water-damaged ceiling can then be dried. Repair the ceiling, remove the damaged sections, and prime and paint the ceiling too can be usefull too.
What size screws are for holding drywall on a ceiling?
¼ inch drywall = 1 inch to 1 ¼ inch long screws½ inch drywall= 1 ¼ inch to 1 ⅝ inch long screws⅝ inch drywall= 1 ⅝ inch to 2 inch long screws.