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Can you attach drywall directly to ceiling joists?
Strapping a ceiling is the process of installing wood (or, in advanced installations, another material) perpendicular to the joists. The strapping serves as the nailing surface for the drywall. You should never install ceiling drywall fastened directly to the joists above.
Can you screw into ceiling joists?
The most secure way to hang objects from drywall is to screw a hanger into the wall or ceiling framing; a variety of wall anchors are available for hanging moderately heavy objects between studs or ceiling joists.
How is drywall attached to studs or ceiling joists?
To attach drywall to a ceiling, position a pair of stepladders or set up sturdy sawhorses and planks to serve as a low scaffold. Then you and a helper can hold each end of a panel in place against the ceiling joists.
Do you need to glue drywall to ceiling?
Should I glue drywall on ceiling? Glue is not needed, but will reduce screw pops by making the assembly more ‘solid’. I always use adhesive when I can (when there is no vapor barrier or insulation covering the wood).
What goes up first ceiling or walls?
Drywall
Hanging Drywall From the Top Down Hang drywall on the ceiling first, then the walls. Check the ceiling for bowed joists using a 4-ft.
How many screws do you put in sheetrock on the ceiling?
In standard home construction, about 28 screws are needed to properly attach a 4-by-8-foot piece of drywall. That’s if the panel is going on a wall. If it’s going on a ceiling, it’ll take about 36 screws.
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Can you put drywall directly on basement ceiling joists?
Can I put drywall directly on basement ceiling joists? Yes you can, but it is not always easy to do. The joists may not be perfectly spaced and you only have a 1-1/2 inch target for attaching two edges of the drywall.
What’s the best way to hang ceiling drywall?
The standard method of hanging ceiling drywall is to position the panels perpendicular to the joists, which will also be perpendicular to the furring strips. Because the strips act as the frame to hold the panels, use drywall screws that are an inch longer than the thickness of the panels.
What’s the best way to attach ceiling joists?
Alternatively, you can use a drill to locate the joists. Measure about 16 inches from the wall and drill through, if you meet some resistance and wood is ejected from the drill hole then that indicates the presence of a joist. Check for all the beams and mark their centers on both ends of the wall.
Can you put two joists on the same wall?
Yes you can, but it is not always easy to do. The joists may not be perfectly spaced and you only have a 1-1/2 inch target for attaching two edges of the drywall. As well, the floor joists are often not perfectly on the same plane, with one or more of the floor joists being slightly lower…