How Do You Hang Drywall On A Ceiling?
Putting up a new drywall ceiling is similar to hanging walls – just more strenuous and awkward. But even strain and awkwardness can be eased with the right rental equipment. Gather your equipment. You’ll need a hammer and drywall nails or drywall screws and a drill with a screwdriver bit, not to mention enough drywall to do the job. Rent a drywall jack from your local rental center or drywall supply house. This equipment has a large rack to support the drywall in a flat position while it’s positioned and raised with an easy-to-operate cable jack mechanism. Mark the ceiling joists, or rafters as they’re commonly called, on the top plate (the two 2-by-4s or 2-by-6s that cap the wall studs) of the wall. This will make it easier to find the joists as you fasten the drywall to them. Measure and cut any light fixture areas from the drywall as needed (see “How to Cut Drywall,” under Related eHows). Place a sheet of drywall onto the drywall jack (make sure you always put the drywall on the jac
