Construction s a messy job and if you install the flooring first you ll spend more time on the walls because you ll have to be more careful not to drip joint compound on a new floor.
Drywall floor or ceiling first.
If time is of the essence it s quicker to hang the drywall and tape out the walls first.
A standard 8 foot high wall accommodates two sheets of drywall installed horizontally.
Check the ceiling for bowed joists using a 4 ft.
Hanging the drywall on the ceiling first is not only simpler but will lead to longer lasting results that require fewer future repairs.
The general construction rule is to work from the top of the room downward.
To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3.
By putting in the drywall first you separate drywall and its dust from the flooring later on.
That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces.
This recommendation does not apply to subfloor.
Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position.
Professionals always do the lids ceilings first.
Hanging drywall over your head is no fun.
You can create tight and fitted corners more easily.
Hanging drywall from the top down.
First time remodelers often make the mistake of letting drywall rest on the floor while attaching it to the vertical wall studs with screws rather than pushing the board up as high as possible to.
Hang drywall on the ceiling first then the walls.
The drywall on the walls can support the ceiling pieces.
Irregularities less than 1 8 in.
Install the top row of panels first pushing each panel up as tight as it will go against the ceiling drywall.
To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift.
Now a word for you rookies.
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