DIY: How To DRYWALL A CEILING By Yourself - NO Drywall Jack Required!

[@hawksnestinvest]

Good job, just a suggestion while the sheet is on the floor you could set some screws in place before lifting it.

[@RundownReborn]

Good suggestion. Thanks for watching!

[@priceygambles5770]

Or use a feed gun 🤔

[@billybm0]

Thanks! I have a ceiling job at home to finish and this helps. I’m not a pro but I figure with these tips and some patience I’ll get it done.

[@RundownReborn]

Good luck and thanks for watching

[@terrythomas790]

You could just screw a 4 ft peice of 2x4 across the wall studs about 2" from the ceiling for a ledge. Move it afterwards and do the same with the next panel. Your "assistant" is still good if the wall was concrete

[@RundownReborn]

Very good suggestions. Thanks for watching!!!

[@theruachencounter7420]

Thank you for sharing this video. Can you show the next step in the process please how do you sand it and handle the dust?

[@RundownReborn]

I have a couple videos on drywall. Sanding and dust is unavoidable. It’s why most people don’t like to do drywall work.

[@pkmill7482]

Nice video but you didn’t show how to do the center of the ceiling, where you don’t have the wall to lean the 2x4 support against. Also you should pre-install screws a number of screws in the sheet so you aren’t fishing for screws with the sheet in the air and trying to start them over your head and upside down. I usually use nails for this, in a few spots until the sheet is up and supported in 3-4 spots with the nails, then grab the screw gun and screw if the rest of the sheet.

[@RundownReborn]

All good points. I have a ceiling in the future where I will need to do an entire field - 9 feet in the air. I will be developing a process for that in the future. Thanks for the feedback.

[@taylors1265]

Was watching this video for ideas about doing this myself, and had a good 💡. Instead of using a 10ft 2x4, use an adjustable A frame ladder and cut a jig to fit the backside of the rungs so you can walk up one side and have the shelf on the backside against the wall.

[@RundownReborn]

That's a great idea!

[@juntaoisfun]

I need to see this

[@seylerfam7025]

Thank you for posting this video! My husband and I are getting ready to rip out a drop ceiling that’s covering an old, cracked ceiling the previous hid during the selling process. We don’t want to do it but need to unfortunately. This makes me more confident that we can do it.

[@RundownReborn]

Glad it was helpful! With two of you available - it will most definitely be doable.

[@teeoak]

Excellent explanation! One of the best I've seen on drywall 👍👍

[@RundownReborn]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

[@debmartinez6591]

What a great idea working alone. Thxs

[@roma8374]

Great video with many clarifications. Thanks🙏I was looking at several, this is the best so far

[@RundownReborn]

Great to hear. Thank you for watching

[@losmoore3358]

My ceiling just came down. No water leaks signs and insurance won't cover. Seeing your video o feel confident to drywall My ceiling myself. Thx.

[@RundownReborn]

Oh dear. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching.

[@Duckisa]

How/ why did it come down

[@jawaunjones1539]

Great job love this video i will continue to follow

[@RundownReborn]

Welcome to the channel

[@vikings844]

You are excellent at explaining things! Well done! Nice how you don't skip any details like many KZbin'ers do!

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you for the support. And welcome to the channel!

[@sneekysmurf4754]

I’m doing a living room 18 x 16 room by myself right now and ur video is helping me out a lot thank you.

[@RundownReborn]

Glad it could help! Good luck with your project!!! 💪

[@sneekysmurf4754]

@@RundownReborn thanks again brother I love how you share ur work / struggle just for helping others 🙏🙇🏻❤️

[@RundownReborn]

@@sneekysmurf4754 welcome to the channel. Glad to have you watching!!!!

[@JustinCasey216]

Hey nice work but, why didn't you use a full sheet to start? I just don't understand why you would cut it length wise unless your walls were not square it wouldn't make any sense

[@RundownReborn]

I was only drywalling the perimeter. I used a different material in the center area.

[@zxgeorger]

A few screws with a large washer in the centre if the timber, clip the end of the sheet in and lift the other end with the support.

[@RundownReborn]

Never heard that suggestion. An excellent one.

[@zxgeorger]

Not tried it yet, I have a ceiling to do myself and was thinking of a way to do it. Should work a treat.

[@RundownReborn]

@@zxgeorger let us know how things work out. 💪

[@MrAerocomposites]

I like the non-annoying music. Good background but does not interfere with his words. Good video.

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you!!! So glad to have you watching!

[@kchilz32]

Another great video! In my state I have to use type X 5/8 drywall for the ceiling due to fire code. I’m dreading the weight of it

[@RundownReborn]

I did a whole house in 5/8 drywall once. Never again.

[@kathleenwright8394]

Do you have to put those wood boards up first if you are drywalling a ceiling with already existing ceiling tiles from the 1960s? I was tile to do that.

[@RundownReborn]

Drywall is heavier than acoustic tile. Just make sure you have solid wood to attach to

[@demoking1422]

Wish you lived next door ! But This was a great video I think I will be able to do this on my own , Your instructions are clear and helpful Thanks for sharing

[@RundownReborn]

Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the channel!!!

[@Ed_Gein]

This probably sounds stupid but if you have an 8' ceiling and an 8 foot ladder, will the ladder be slightly too high or will it be a bit low and you cam shim it?

[@RundownReborn]

It might be a question for the ages! 👍💪😀

[@raygrishaber8115]

What do you do when you have 12 foot drywall Have you all ever Heard of drywall adhesive

[@RundownReborn]

I wouldn’t try to do 12 foot pieces by myself

[@mltndeal5120]

Having a drywall screwgun the right tool for drywall job is a must. I've done drywall for 20 years

[@RundownReborn]

Absolutely

[@tradewreck]

Awesome suggestion! I’ll be using this when I finish some ceilings around my house!

[@RundownReborn]

Fantastic. Good luck with your project and thanks for watching!!

[@nemaproducts]

Its called a bugle head screw ...used to compress the bord on entry

[@RundownReborn]

👍🙏

[@wargamerwilly8756]

This is absolutely amazing. 💯 thank you!

[@RundownReborn]

Glad you like it!

[@cloreseworkman9539]

Thanks for taking the time and making this video! I have to do drywall above my head and wasn’t doing to good 😳

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your project

[@spencerhealey]

Normal compliment: great drywall advice! Weird compliment: you've got a great voice. (I know nothing about it) but I wonder if you could get any jobs doing voice work of some kind.

[@MsFarmer567]

Great job Dude , that’s just what I thought, thanks 🙏 Cheers 😊😊

[@RundownReborn]

No problem 👍

[@TruthTeller20242]

I have a question sir do you do construction for work?? Because you are pretty good at it everytime I go to fix something in my house I end up making things worse like my bathtub faucet I went to unscrew it and the copper pipe behind the wall snapped off so I had to cut an access panel in my son's room to get to the pipes it was a nightmare I ended up paying my buddy 160 to fix it.

[@RundownReborn]

I am an architect and I have done many construction type projects over the years including building a new home from the ground up on a mountain side. My biggest advice is to not be afraid to tackle the unknown. Just do the research and try your best. If that doesn't work - of course you can always hire a friend! 🙂

[@fisherrich100]

Brilliant video 😊

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you for watching

[@ayehotah3887]

What holds the support in place? Is it just leaning against the wall?

[@RundownReborn]

Yes, it is just leaning there. But you can use blocks or wedges as necessary in other situations.

[@ILDAR2009]

Very nice video! Great quality!

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you for watching. Welcome to the channel.

[@rayray8687]

3:50 When using a drywall square it’s a complete waste of time to draw a pencil line before scoring - the whole purpose of the square is to omit this step. It’s also NEVER necessary to score twice unless your blade is hopelessly dull in which case you’ll get a ragged mess anyway. Also the drywall square has inch markings on both legs to eliminate, up to a point, some of the measuring steps. Finally the ‘beautiful assistant’ is sort of useful at the perimeter but is useless for inside panels without a real assistant. You can rent a drywall lift for as little as $10 or you can buy one for $125 and sell it for the same price when you’re done. I’m not being a troll, I’m just pointing out that this is a nice video with a bit of bad advice.

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for your feedback.

[@ravsinghrajput2105]

👍Great idea, but don't rent because if you take more than few days to finish up the job it's better to buy the ceiling lift, it pays off *vs* you may have rented it for few days. And you *own* the jack now 😁.. take your time and use the tool for other rooms or for the future use... Also great video by the presenter 👍 ....btw I checked the price at home Depot, $48 per day to rent the ceiling jack (lift)..

[@rayray8687]

@@ravsinghrajput2105: I totally agree. As a general contractor for many years I was accustomed to hiring out larger drywall jobs but eventually bought a lift when I decided to remodel my own home and get my kids involved. It cost me about $125 to buy while the cost of rental at the time was about $45/day, but you can sometimes find people on social media or ‘buy and sell’ sites renting them out for as little as $10/day or reselling them in new condition for about what I paid. In any case I wouldn’t do ceilings without one if for no other reason than to prevent back injuries and poorly fitting seams.

[@kristieandjeff2720]

I literally just clicked on this video because my husband just bought a drywall jack yesterday to help with our remodel and I am so curious how you do it without a jack LOL 👀

[@RundownReborn]

Sorry - I accidentally removed your reply... 😳 You can use a deadman support anywhere really - you just have to be able to wedge it where you already have ceiling installed and be able to get another panel on top of the other part of it. I will admit that full sheets of 1/2" ceiling drywall is tough to get up into the air alone. But deadman jigs are one way to assist you. For example - a support at each corner where the seams will be will support one end of the sheet and you can lift and secure the opposite end. Once that end is up - then you can secure the supported end and finish attaching it. I hope to have a video demonstrating a unique approach for this down the road - but it will be a while until I do.

[@alephgates7519]

oh no this is what my life looks like... except I am not doing so well at ever getting done... lol I even have the same Craftsman driver

[@RundownReborn]

Best of luck with your project

[@davidmccallum4794]

Great video! Thanks! I didn't realize I can sheet rock my basement ceiling myself.

[@RundownReborn]

Awesome. Glad to hear the video was helpful!

[@elishajacobs5715]

That was awesome. Thank you

[@RundownReborn]

Very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Feronom]

Did you try with 12 feet? I need to do 12 feet

[@RundownReborn]

I wouldn’t try to hang 12’ drywall by myself. It will snap in two.

[@Feronom]

@@RundownReborn what if I screw 2 studs across the length of the sheet? That would hold it firm. But taper will not like so many screw holes

[@paulina4983]

How thick are the boards?

[@RundownReborn]

1/2 inch

[@charlenestewart6427]

Why won’t my screws go through the drywall and wood? 2inch screws 5/8 drywall. Wrong screws?

[@RundownReborn]

Two inch screws are probably too long and will be difficult to drive in the full depth. The proper screw is 1-3/8 or 1-5/8 for 5/8" drywall. Use a 1-1/4" screws for 1/2" drywall. You only need about 3/4" of grip to the stud. 5/8" drywall is only required in 1 hour fire rated wall - such as a wall between an attached garage and the house or in a furnace closet. Otherwise 1/2" drywall is sufficient in residential uses.

[@JR-gq8ti]

@@RundownReborn Would 1-1/4 screw be good for 3/8 drywall?

[@RundownReborn]

@@JR-gq8ti of course. But not sure why 3/8” drywall. 1/2” is the most common used in residential

[@JR-gq8ti]

@@RundownReborn Its for a mobile home, dont have the clearance for 1/2 after installing tub. Without moving wall anyway.

[@JR-gq8ti]

Thanks so much for quick reply. You're the man. Also maybe use a short 2 by wedged on the top of ladder to hold other side while using your method.

[@billsellgren9885]

Not being a troll,but don't lay your sheetrock on the floor to make your cuts an measurements.If there's screws, nails ect.that are on the floor, they're going to stick to the back of your sheetrock.Kneeling on it is going to make inditations in your drywall,that you got to fix when your mudding.You don't have to draw pencil lines all over the place,when your making your measurements.Say one of your measurements is 80",measure over to 80" an with your knife, make a little mark with your blade of the knife in the sheetrock.Take you t-square,line it up with your mark,then scribe a line "once" with you knife.Assuming,that your drywall sheets are leaning up against your wall.Take the sheet that you just scribed your 80" mark on,an pull it out towards you about 2 feet or so.Grab the edge of your sheet an snap it away from you,so it's at an angle.You'll see a crease mark,where you scribe the front of your sheetrock at 80"on the backside of your sheet.Take your knife an scribe that crease line "once" with your blade,your piece will break off.Take your rasp an smooth off the edge,if your don't have a rasp you can do it with the blade of your knife.Instead of making a deadman.I take a 2×4 an put it about 2" down from the ceiling on the wall,an throw a couple of screws in it to hold it.I grab the sheetrock an slide it on top of the 2×4.On the opposite side of your sheetrock,I made up a couple of jigs that I attach to the stapping that you screw your sheetrock too.I set them in place before I put up my piece of sheetrock. I set them about 6"away from the edge,of where my piece of sheetrock is going to be.I attach them to the strapping,when I put my piece up I swing them over an it holds up that side for me.Kinda like a c-clamp with a swival.When I swing them over they're about a 1" below where the sheetrock would be if it was flush to the ceiling.I then position my piece where I want it then screw it off.I take the 2×4 off the wall,undue my 2 jigs,an set myself up for my next piece.When I'm screwing off a sheet.I take my t-square put it on my piece of sheetrock.I find the "middle" of my stud or strapping,an draw a light pencil mark on the sheetrock.You can eye an judge where your screwing off the sheet but,if you miss the stud or strapping,you got to pull out your misses,an fix them when your mudding.Adjust the depth of your screw so,it just dimples your sheetrock. If you take your taping knife an run it across your screw an you hear it click,you need to screw it in a little more.Don't screw it in too much that you rip the paper.Use corse thread screws if you screwing into wood not fine thread.If your butting up 2 sheets say like on a crossbutt,I like to stagger my screws.I don't stand my sheets upward when I'm making my cuts.I find your fighting with the sheet more if you do it that way.Always go factory edge to factory edge if you can,when butting your sheetrock. I always hang my ceiling's first then the walls.I hang my top piece on my wall's then the bottom piece.If i measure the length of a wall an I need 2 pieces to hang it.On you second piece I cut it 1/4"less than what it's suppose to be.When you do the opposite wall it will cover up that gap.If I'm hanging a 8' ceiling,i use a milk crate to stand on if I need to.You can just kick it to wherever you need it.Using step stools or ladders are just a pain in the ass always, having to reposition them.If your hanging a bunch of sheetrock invest in a screw gun.Once you adjust the depth on it you can just go to town,screwing off your sheets.Just giving some pointers hopefully,it helps out.

[@RundownReborn]

Absolutely! Thanks for the tips!!! Awesome post!

[@billsellgren9885]

No problem,as you get older you got to work smarter not harder.Lol

[@rodrickthompson2799]

My neighbor wants to charge me $300.00 for a 73 or 75 sq ft room. That's a small room . Add insulation as well. Is that high i wonder

[@RundownReborn]

Is that including material? If so it’s a steal. If not, figure up how many hours it would take you and calculate the hourly rate and determine if that works for you.

[@rodrickthompson2799]

@@RundownReborn that's not including materials. His original price was 400

[@rodrickthompson2799]

Im gone hold off a few more weeks, because timing is off . The money ain't no prob, I'm gone still let him do it!!!!

[@scottieboy69]

why do you use the cut of # and not the actual size # ?? If my piece needs to he 80, then I measure my 80 and cut

[@RundownReborn]

Either way will work. Shorter measurements tend to be more accurate though due to the tape measure being straighter (generally speaking).

[@scottieboy69]

@@RundownReborn thanks, I was just wondering, I am good with math, but for me why add a step that I could possible miss hehe

[@EvendimataE]

I did the ceing of my bedroom.....can not lift a 4x8 5/8 drywall......i had to make them 4x4 LOL

[@RundownReborn]

Yep. No problem with that approach!

[@azhmehmood]

Wow nice job 👍

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you 🙂

[@chester111102]

Your awesome for this thanks 👍👍

[@RundownReborn]

Glad it was helpful!!! Thanks for watching!

[@Spinozin]

Can also sharpen your blades

[@RundownReborn]

True dat!!!

[@thomasrussell3351]

Nice. A little misleading though. I have to do a whole ceiling not just the edge. Looks good though.

[@RundownReborn]

You can still use a dead man support jig to hold up one end. But full sheets are very difficult to hang on a ceiling alone.

[@ronconnor5596]

Go rent a drywall lift. The place is get them is about $20 a day.

[@urdad9853]

you need a chaulk box also

[@RundownReborn]

Can never find it

[@Tracks777]

amazing content

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for watching!

[@danieltoth6119]

I love your show 😃

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@balacomasasdeborboletas1683]

Amazing 👏🏿

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks

[@johnredding6598]

I would have had the ceiling done by now

[@RundownReborn]

Cool!

[@gersonpineda9768]

Cool 😎 gracias 😁

[@RundownReborn]

No Problemo! 💪😉

[@rbcreations2]

Why not rent a drywall lift instead?

[@RundownReborn]

That is an option but not always possible… especially in small rooms

[@illadin12]

bro this dude must be giant, that 4x12 foot drywall looks tiny in his hands

[@RundownReborn]

😁🤣 It was 2.5 x 8. I’m 6 feet tall.

[@jewel3567]

Smart!🎉

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@davifreitas2322]

Muito bom !!!thanks(Brasil)!!!

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for watching!

[@dannybruff]

The edge of the room is easy...

[@RundownReborn]

Yeah - I know - Lifting full 4x8 sheets is a lot of work for one person. A deadman jig is a definite must. This is part of the reason why I designed the entire ceiling the way I did. The field area is acoustic ceiling planks. I have a separate video for that >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl7akGSKrK-fqK8

[@seppukun208]

Yeah but... what about the middle? XD

[@RundownReborn]

I plan to cover that in a future video. 😉😁

[@leer.9641]

Man, that’s a lot of time. Drywall square, one score, snap and go. Rasp? It’s going to (or should be) prefilled, taped and mudded, so it’s just not necessary and doesn’t create a better finished surface. As far as the ‘assistant’,….okay, that’s a way. I use a lift, but not everyone has one. Screws should never be flush, always just below the surface without cutting the paper. Good job.

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you and thanks for the tips.

[@zackzander425]

Invest in a drywall lift or rent one. So much less fucking around and it’s safer. It’s not worth it to hurt yourself if you’re the provider for your family.

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@priceygambles5770]

Would of took me about 20.seconds to cut that board lol. That was painfully long

[@RundownReborn]

😆😉

[@righteouswarrior7621]

Tell that guy you know don't talk to no one when cutting anything of any sort 😁😁😁

[@RundownReborn]

😁

[@tomasgomez8158]

1 cut is inough

[@RundownReborn]

True

[@tooni2new]

Thanks for your help! Looking to make a jig to help me hang hardboard to cover a popcorn ceiling. I liked the other useful tips sprinkled here and there--thanks again! I was *this close* to thumbs-downing the wife joke 😆

[@RundownReborn]

Ha ha! Thanks for watching!!!

[@peterfarrell9187]

NO NO NO you never work on a sheet of drywall while laying on the floor. Your shelf is called a deadman.

[@RundownReborn]

Thank you for the tips and for sharing. And thanks for watching!

[@theghosttiger1446]

Why a deadman?

[@NE-Explorer]

@@theghosttiger1446 because the drywall slips and cracks your skull

[@kyle77kyle]

Why not on the floor?

[@bluehorizon5149]

This is NEVER EVER 1080p

[@RundownReborn]

🤷‍♂️

[@erikbatsford3294]

Quite a misleading title. If I wanted to know how to hang a half sheet on the edge this would be great. Either change the title or show me how to hang a full sheet in the center of a 10' ceiling by yourself without a lift.

[@RundownReborn]

I believe this process can still work. The point of the video is to demonstrate a deadman support to hold one end of the drywall while you support the other end. Then attach the piece with a few screws and gradually hang the sheet until the deadman jig is not needed. But hanging full sheets of drywall overhead is still a difficult task by yourself because of the weight.

[@anthonymontanaro8748]

No help on putting a 4x8 sheet up. Wasted my time

[@RundownReborn]

Same process but tough

[@angelatwistee9524]

You need drywall glue...!!!

[@RundownReborn]

Roger that! 👍

[@kingmiller1982]

Buy a $250 drywall lift and save yourself the crap.

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for the feedback

[@jenarojaramillo7501]

Es mas que evidente que no sabes como se trabaja.

[@RundownReborn]

🤷‍♂️

[@pavelmoraguez1078]

Put some speed on it man😀

[@RundownReborn]

will do!

[@fatscotsgal]

Slow and steady wins the race

[@korazuko7389]

Needs giant googly eyes. Otherwise, just what I was thinking.

[@RundownReborn]

👍

[@ciscorodriguez6834]

To slow of a proccess

[@RundownReborn]

Patience is a virtue

[@-mejor-que-nostradamus-6152]

How Many Years Are You Working With Drywalls ??? You Always And All Your Life Putted In The Reverse ??? The Paper Holds The Screws. If Paper Did Not Exist Screws Will Follow Without Holding Drywall. Amén.

[@RundownReborn]

👍

[@truthbetold3931]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…

[@RundownReborn]

👍👍👍

[@Capitan-Alatriste]

Annoying

[@RundownReborn]

Thanks for the feedback!!!

[@fblox5]

Exposure to drywall dust is hazardous. It can cause lung disease. It's important to wear an N95 mask when doing drywall work. Do what you wish with your own health, but you are setting a bad example for others watching. Other than that, it's a great video.

[@RundownReborn]

I would agree if you do it regularly. Do it 2 or 3 times in your life? Probably not.

[@puseautube9825]

Sheet rock jack? Lol amateur

[@RundownReborn]

Sheetrock is a brand name made by USG and a gypsum wallboard Jack seems to be an expensive overkill for installing 4 pieces of material.