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Drywall Repair Ceiling?
form_title= Drywall Repair Ceiling form_header= Fix your drywall with help from experts.How old is your home? What are the dimensions of the ceiling?*= _ [50] How old is your home?*= _ [50] Do you want to repaint the ceiling?*= () Yes () No
Is a drywall or plastered ceiling considered to be a finished ceiling?
yes
How do you apply drywall to ceilings?
The easiest way is to have a partner and two drywall horses. Pin the sheet to the ceiling with your heads and nail the perimeter and best result is to have a follow up guy to screw it off as you and your partner hang.
What advantages are there to using a drywall screw gun rather than a cordless power drill when installing drywall?
Drywall screw guns are designed specifically for drywall applications whereas cordless drills are multipurpose. The screw gun will disengage from the screw when it reaches the proper depth for the screw,a cordless drill relies on the operator to know the proper depth.
How do you screw a screw into drywall?
Just exactly the same way you screw into wood.
What is a drywall dimpler?
A drywall dimpler is a drill bit used to countersink a drywall screw to the proper depth without breaking the drywall paper.
How much weight can one half inch drywall hold with a drywall anchor in the ceiling?
If there's any question about whether or not a drywall anchor will hold on the ceiling, the best thing to do would be to find a ceiling joist and use a long screw to go into solid wood. (Use a stud finder to locate the joist.) Hanging on a ceiling is more dangerous than hanging on a wall since things that fall can fall on people or pets. If you HAVE to hang just in drywall, use the strongest anchor you can get (i.e. one that expands like a butterfly after insertion, or the type that flares out like a flower when you tighten it). Your local hardware store can help with what's a reasonable weight limit.
Why Drywall screw come loose?
the drywall screw didnt come loose the paper that the screw is holding to the wall is what came loose. a screws function is mostly in the head or flange of it. if the head goes throught the paper rather than just indenting the paper, then it ceases to hold anything and the drywall will go in and out around the screw heance the term " screw pop" .
How many 4x8 drywall in a 16x24 building?
24 + 24 for the ceiling.
Should you drywall a ceiling or a wall first?
ceiling because you wil be less likely to damage the walls as you are puting it up.
How do you repair a damaged ceiling at home?
Depends on what ceiling is made from and exact type of damage. For instance if made of drywall and it's water damage, then you find the studs (with a studfinder) and cut out sections of drywall and replace with new.
Is it safe to install drywall yourself?
It is safe to install panels of drywall on side walls by yourself. However, if you are installing drywall on the ceiling by yourself, you will need a drywall lift to assist you. Attempting to put drywall on the ceiling without a lift is extremely dangerous and difficult. Yes, it is safe to install drywall yourself. Make sure that you obtain any necessary permits and wear protective gear and supplies to prevent from inhaling any dust.
