On 6 Nov 2006 12:57:02 -0800, "johnnymo" wrote:

Hello -

I am going to attempt to finish up my remodeling project with some
drywall hanging. I have never done this before and wanted to try and
knock it out myself before bringing in the professionals to finish it
off. I have been reading up on the subject matter and have gathered a
few tips, but there is one I didn't see alot on.

Should I drywall my bathrooms with the green board instead? Is it worth
it? And should I always do the ceiling first?

Yes (moisture area) , Yes, and Yes (use 5/8" rock for ceiling).

Tips:
- Most likely hanging horizontally

After the ceiling, the top wall next, so I tap a couple of nails in
the top almost through the rock. Once in place you can hammer them in
to the top plate to hold that piece up, Longer pieces; you will need
some help. Get a few nails in the studs to hold it up. A couple of
pencil marks at the bottom to point to the studs.

- Hang top piece first

Yes.

- Using screws

Yes

- Start at the doors.

Start on a long wall and hang big pieces. Always to remember to
stagger the joints and to try and keep factory edges together.

Anything else?

Learn in a closet first. When you hang the bottom wall the rock will
not be square at the floor, so you have to adjust...and cut the bottom
off so rip it from your measurement.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Non-Pro comments here.
--
Oren

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