John Rumm wrote:
NeedforSwede2 wrote:
Next weeks task, plasterboarding a ceiling. Any tips I should be
aware of, never done any plasterboarding at all.
Probably plenty in the archives on this... however a couple of tips.
1) Mark the joist positions carfully so you know where to screw.
2) Make yourself a deadman prop - i.e. a length of 2x1" a couple of
inches longer than the floor to ceiling length. Screw a length across
the top to make a large "T". You can then lift the board into place
and wedge it there with the prop.
3) Get some long enough drywall screws and a suitable shrouded bit for
the drill driver - like:
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/...46278&ts=09900
slap the drill on high ish speed and stick em in on appox a 400mm c/c
grid.
400mm? do you mean between screws?
IMV this may be fine for wallboards, but ceilings will sag if not fixed
every 150 - 200mm