Amazing Trick To Hang Sheetrock (Drywall) On A Ceiling By Yourself!

[@ejcjones]

I’m a 66 year old lady with little money and a lot of things I have to do myself. This was awesome. Thank you young man.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@SammyEddie]

Doubt you did this to be honest. It’s still a huge strain.

[@Casowsky]

@@SammyEddie why doubt when we can encourage and enable our fellow human

[@JoeyGABC123]

Well done. This is the blueprint for a DIY tutorial video. Walk through the problem, the materials, the solutions and a demonstration. No filler, annoying music or unnecessary filler. Liked and subscribed.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you Joe

[@sabbyjones2308]

I am 65 and have to do this myself. Bless you dear your a lifesaver.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@webadage]

Awesome! I was shopping around to buy a drywall lift. Now I'll save that $200. I'm 67 years old and recently built my 24x24 workshop 100% by myself. Next I'll be getting a ceiling... all by myself. LOL. Thanks for the video. SUBSCRIBED!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@swere1240]

my dads friend and basically my uncle when i was little i watched hang 12 footers on a ceiling by himself with a t made out of 2x4s. i dont remember exsactly how he did it but i remember being very impressed at how fast he did it. and how fast he was putting those screws in. he was a Vietnam vet but he was such a good drywaller. everyone called him david guitar larson cause he was always playing and singing blues songs and was just a great guy. RIP dave larson

[@fdort3971]

@CountryLivingExperience I could totally hug you for this video! You just saved me a lot of frustration! Happy New year!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it helped!

[@jedcoons9577]

Way easier than what I was planning on doing in about a hour. Thanks for saving me from a head ache

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad to help

[@ryanculler7324]

Remodeling our 1989 5th wheel skamper kitchen had horrible water damage so I had to replace all the studs partial of the flooring and now working on the ceiling only paid 2,000 for my camper so I think I gotta pretty good deal 🤝🏽 just a lot of work by myself thanks for helping

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@Bitternov]

Nice trick. I've some sheets for a ceiling to place tomorrow. A ledger supporting the sheet will be fun.

[@lisariemersma3478]

Thank You So Much For Making This Great Video! I am remodeling most of the main floor in my house mostly by myself. I am a 58 year old woman and do not have the strength I once had (though I hate like h&!/ admitting that LOL). I look for ideas and tips like this to help me. I really appreciate you taking the time to teach others!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're very welcome.

[@SuccessWithLark]

Love the video! If I might suggest show a picture of the pieces all together first then start with the induvial parts breakdown. It would give a better understanding for the first time through.

[@Mark-zx7tr]

Thanks for sharing your steps. I am not hanging sheet rock but plywood in a workshop ideas are basically same. The locking mechanism of 2x4,6 or 8 with 1/2” plywood is great idea!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful

[@RonInAVan]

Was going to buy a drywall lift over $200, but after watching this video, I think using your method I can hang the drywall by myself tomorrow. Thanks for sharing this video!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful.

[@d.e.c1609]

Brilliant! I'm going to do just that. I hope adding the center pieces won't be that bad. I wish you had a video for that, too!😢

[@bruce-le-smith]

genius, thanks! i only did ceiling drywall once, with an old Italian guy with a hernia. he was "teaching" me. he would lift and I would try to brace the center with a single 2x4, then we would both scream at each other until it was sort of tacked on. this method looks much more sensible haha

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful.

[@BubbleheadDiver]

Best video I've seen all week. Brilliant solution, short and to the point. Bravo!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@vachemikaelian]

I'm glad I came across this. I had a fairly similar way of installing ceilings. I like yours better and I look forward to giving it a try on my next remodel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Very cool. You’re welcome

[@joncurry4294]

That's great for the edges. What about the center pieces?

[@Scientist538]

I always used to use a boardclip for that and it worked well for me, a lot of people use to use deadmans too but I was always quicker with a clip.

[@mcfixit868]

overhead press, 3 sets of 2 to 6 reps

[@hogroamer260]

Same method, use a 2x with a 3/4" strip firmly attached (no swivel).place it over the first sheet you installed, one joist in from the end of the drywall (2× on top, 3/4" board toward the floor). Screw it through the drywall, a couple inches from the edge. That way the hole will be in the seam and not make more work for yourself. Do the same thing at the other end of the drywall. Then position a ladder about five feet out from the edge of the first piece of drywall and lean a dead man against it. Make sure the deadman won't fall over and break a window or damage drywall! Insert the second piece of drywall, raise the opposite edge, and wedge the deadman underneath.

[@lovecats799]

This is very awesome! We just got done framing out a room in our garage and now we’re onto hanging the sheet rock and I was dreading doing the ceiling but not now after watching your video. Thank you for sharing this tip with the world!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@brianegan7174]

This is brilliant! The last time I did a ceiling alone I rented a small lift. This video by Eric at CLE made the need for the lift go away. Thank you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks Brian

[@radonvon3120]

Bad ass 🎉 I love it I’ve been remodeling my 100 year old house by myself and this is so far the only thing I’ve been struggling to do myself

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@johnadey7]

Thanks, I have a ceiling to do tomorrow, but I'm furniture maker!

[@slydale]

Thank you for showing me this trick! I was considering renting extra equipment as I am just a one man show here.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@e.wilcox637]

Never committed on KZbin. This is best info I've got. Ty so much

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darthslackus499]

That's awesome. As someone planning to be alone off grid this will help immensely. Thank you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful

[@UnicornMeat512]

What about the next row in? You don't have the advantage of the strip on the wall

[@danielstewart28]

My first thought

[@caleblinton1058]

for the next row you screw in any piece of wood to the joist to slide the next piece in. and so on

[@stevenmorris2293]

Duh 🤣

[@rmercado8138]

Very useful video. I’m about to start a project all by myself and was seriously thinking of renting a lift.

[@martymendoza5957]

😊that just made it easier for me ..thank you for the awesome easy video ,been watching videos on how to by yourself and they were so difficult ,i been bracing joists ,rafters and never thought of that simple trick ..so awesome 😊

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. Glad we could help.

[@cooperelpero]

Nice! Thank you for showing me the most efficent to deal overhead drywall installing.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@nedanother9382]

My buddy just called and flaked on me for a game of golf....you just saved me. Thank you friend

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad we could help

[@helenachase5627]

Very helpful. I'm a 60 yr old woman on a farm. It costs me a lot for help and not much gets done because of that. Going to do the ceiling in my pantry . It a low ceiling and and small room. If goes good I will do the bathroom next

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful. You can do it!

[@TerryW5379]

Not a bad idea. You can also rent a self crank drywall lift that is very easy to use and there’s no need for blocks. The first few sheets will go a little slow, but as you get used to the lift you’ll move along at a faster speed.

[@skippythemeh2451]

SO far the best hack for this I have found.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@hogroamer260]

I only made preparations for one side of the drywall. I staged my ladder about five feet from the wall, with the deadman leaning against it. Then I would insert the drywall into the support on the wall, lift the drywall, grab the deadman and wedge it under the side opposing the wall.

[@charlesnewton7959]

Good Job! Two 4inch pieces are enough to hold it up so you can put in some screws. If you can't tape and Mudd properly, the rest of the steps are still important. Just for his wife.

[@rogerhuber3133]

That's absolutely ingenious! Where were you 2 years ago when I was hanging that nasty damned sheetrock! I broke about 3 sheets trying to get it on the ceiling by myself. My back will never be the same. This is such a neat way to do it. Many thanks!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@danielleterry180]

I agree lol putting sheetrock on my head and trying to hold it up and screw it in my neck has never been the same not to mention how many times I missed the stud!

[@ronaldsinger9445]

Thanks for this brilliant and simple technique. Keep up the smart tutorials !’

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@JJJ-jl5tl]

THANKS ALOT MATE.. I WILL DO IT TOMORROW

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@michaelm7250]

your video has been most useful for a DIYer hanging drywall by themselves!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@BBradshaw131]

It's helpful on new construction but I'm looking for replacing a ceiling with 3/8 material (my case - plywood). Really old house. May just find an extra hand

[@georgetate6055]

Thanks so much! Saved me from having to hire another person to replace one full sheet of ceiling sheetrock! Owner of the house stored a lot of electronic equipment balanced on the joists. Raccoons got in the attic and created havoc and damage to A/C and two holes in the ceiling. One hole was created when the electronic equipment was knocked off the joists crashing through the sheetrock. The other hole (3' in diameter) was created when damage to the A/C drip pan was damaged causing attic insulation to soak up water and eventually got the sheetrock wet which then fell through. So, thank you for your vid!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're very welcome. Glad you didn't have to hire someone.

[@michaelsimmons9709]

Excellent! Giving this a try today! Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@backdoor5993]

Great tip, thanks! Congrats on the MSU win!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome and thank you.

[@Skynet_mt7]

simple and effective, thanks for your video, i am definitely doing this this weekend!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@mikeoverloadhammers]

This is a great idea but I’ve found a way to do more than the edges. I mounted a similar set up on a rolling painters scaffold so once the sheet is up I can move it anywhere I want it.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

cool

[@blargblarghonk]

This is absolutely genius. I'm using this tomorrow.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@scotthansel3703]

I wish I knew your way to put up drywall on a ceiling when I was doing it for a living.

[@patrickkelly9721]

Great for the perimeter. What about the middle sheets?

[@kevinsheehan7613]

I use 3 inch screws on the end walls to hold it up.Butbyiur method works.Lifts get in the way

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Cool. Thanks.

[@RM-rz3ph]

Thank you, Sir, for your educational video. May God Bless you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome. God bless you as well.

[@matthewsimons7658]

Awesome. Very practical and will be a huge help. Thank you.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@albertdejesus7611]

Great idea I could use it for my house project . I have been scratching my head the whole day how to successfully hoist that damn dry wall… I failed today but will try your trick next time 😊!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful

[@pumpernickelseeds]

At first I was like, "This man is doing too much." But when I saw how he used those scrap pieces . . . that's actually genius!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@jlillagam1811]

Thank you so much, saved me so much time on my current job site✅✅✅

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@edgardestrada7669]

That only works against the wall and corners one but not in middle ones if you have a large room of course

[@kevovernon]

Why would it not work ?

[@CurtisWesbrook]

​@@kevovernon If you're doing a piece in the middle of a room, you wouldn't be able to: 1) slide it up the wall like that, and 2) have the 2x2 to rest it on, because there would presumably already be a sheet of drywall where you'd need the 2x2 to go.

[@blymark83]

Best video on this topic ever made!! Go Green!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Go White!

[@marymcclaflin2594]

Great info. Thank you for taking the time to make the video.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you Mary.

[@contentforcoachesandconsul8196]

Nice.... for the first piece against a wall. But what about the next piece that goes up 4 feet from the wall?

[@handyjayes1]

Funny he can't be bothered to answer your question but did just about everyone else's when they all told him his wonderful he was

[@araimis]

Brilliant, exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome!

[@xltek1]

We used to take 16 penny nails and nail a few of them 1/2 deep into the top plate 1” below the ceiling framing the length of the sheet. Hang the drywall and then pull the nails. Go to the next sheet. Much faster.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That sounds like a good trick too.

[@Lawless187indika]

You mean like you busting the drywall thru the nails for it to hold? Sory if i misunderstand

[@xltek1]

@@Lawless187indika no busting through the board. The board just rests on top of the nails. They stick out of the wall an inch or so below the ceiling framing.

[@Lawless187indika]

@@xltek1 ahhh, my bad. I jus reread where u said top plate,i was thinkning in the joist. Got it Thanks bud

[@DesertSpirit-sp5cr]

How do you lift the sheet when you are in the center of the room and do not have a wall to use for guiding the sheet up to the ceiling?

[@matthewhampel1554]

This tip just saved my life and probably marriage. Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome!

[@BillyMitchell58]

AMAZING you make it look so simple. Nice hack Thank you can't wait to see more!!!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you.

[@liliu7228]

best method I have ever seen for solo working

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you

[@Jim-fr3gr]

That’s a good way of the to hang sheet rock.That beats the heck of a 2x4 with a brace on it.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@tynyyn5344]

Good tips. You get a pat on the back from me. Thanks for this advise.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melvinbeboso1656]

I started my drywalling in my basement wall, it suppose to dropp ceiling but we have extra drywall so we decided to use it on ceiling, is it still gonna be ok cause I've read that ceiling first before sidewall, thanks in advance

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You should be fine. It is usually ceiling first but you should have space if the ceiling height is normal and you have a double top plate around the walls.

[@jamesaustin7147]

Man that is an awesome tip!!!! I really appreciate it.. I was wondering how I could do that without a helper…

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dslewilkinson5815]

What about the next sheet in the middle of the room

[@flyingtigre1239]

It’s mounted against the wall but what about the next sheet with out the wall?🤔

[@jeffmora9832]

Wow I knew I would find a solution to hanging Sheetrock by myself but this is genius…..so damn simple yet at the time harder that a Rubik’s cube. 😂 Thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful!

[@YT-User1013]

Thank you! I’ll be doing this trick this morning!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome.

[@darlene206]

I am installing drywall myself in a mobile home. Will this technique work in a mobile home.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Sure

[@W7LDT]

Very clever. I could have used that 6 months ago when I did the ceiling of my 14x28 shop

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks. Sorry we didn’t get it out fast enough for y’all.

[@lindaarsenault3223]

Absolutely brilliant tips. Thank you for sharing

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@johnadey7]

Oh, by the way... I'm gonna a shim behind the top of that horizontal so I don't hit that lip? Is this ok?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

That should be fine.

[@jamesmayfield7416]

This was really helpful exactly what I needed appreciate it thanks

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it helped

[@zachs1568]

Great tip and nice hat. Go Green!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Go White!

[@KINTOSOL007]

What size are the drywall screws

[@zxcvbn7768]

Thanks brother!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Any time!

[@mcfixit868]

Do you remove the pieces of 2x before you do the walls? Won't they be in the way otherwise?

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Yes

[@j.orange3318]

Thank you brother God bless you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@janey85111]

Thank you for his information.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@larrygould577]

great video thanks for the tip

[@Handyman247llc]

Excellent tips and tricks, Thank you

[@CountryLivingExperience]

My pleasure!

[@juanherediaambriz4257]

You have to start screwing from the wall to avoid it getting stuck. or not being allthe way up

[@shadaiperez]

Amazing!!! Now I have to figure out how to do this in my attic that I’m converting into a room.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad it was helpful brother!

[@chankenny3963]

This is smart trick, thanks for sharing.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@thomasfoster5200]

You made my day a whole lot easier thanks for a great video

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome

[@scottwilliams597]

Great video man! Thank you for the tips! Wow genius!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you. Glad to help

[@BakedTuber]

Like this. The world doesn't need another drywall lifter gathering dust in someones garage after one job.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@HeavyK.]

Super helpful. Thanks.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You’re welcome

[@anonymousperson4363]

What about in the center of a room?

[@genecurrivan2799]

You are frigg'n golden!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Glad we could help

[@thebusybrownangel5829]

Great video! Thanks for the tips! 💚

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You are so welcome!

[@Mr67Stanger]

Wow , neat!👍

[@JoeFidler]

Smooth, very impressive.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thanks

[@patriciabryce6196]

Amazing innovation! Love it!

[@CountryLivingExperience]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@casewhite5048]

These kinda spinning locks are used in almost everything don’t know why it didn’t occur to me to try it here

[@peaceatwork27]

great vid! thanks so much.

[@CountryLivingExperience]

You're welcome