How to Hang Drywall By Yourself

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

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[@shteebo]

Yes, drywall is much easier with a helper, but in real life, I wind up doing many home projects at night, an hour here and there, when no helper is handy. There's special satisfaction in working alone, thinking things through in peace without rushing, and figuring out how to do it without help. Your collection of tips, techniques, and tools, clearly demonstrated, is a big help. Thanks for posting.

[@kendalgee5808]

Drywall can be up to 80 pounds for a 4x8. Wuts an extra line to tape? Cut it in 1/2. Now you have ( 2 ) 4x4' drywall boards. U are only lifting 40 pounds overhead now.

[@giuseppe_M]

Yes . Often times the " helper " does everything BUT help . Doing by myself saves me from being an asshole to people that just don't get it .

[@scottlarson1548]

If you work alone, no one will ever know when you screw something up.

[@rushmatic]

My favorite memory as a kid was hanging ceiling drywall with my dad. I was 11 and a tremendous klutz. But afterwards I felt like I could do anything!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That’s awesome!

[@mastersplinter5966]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Can you tell me where you purchased your Toolbelt please? Love how it looks as it ages with use. 🙏

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

@@mastersplinter5966 hey! Unfortunately I have no idea where it was purchased. It was handed down to me by my boss 20+ years ago. There really is something great about a weathered leather tool belt. I would say buy a nice one and wear it all the time and it will break in and last forever!

[@mastersplinter5966]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair Definitely! And wow, 20+ years and going. Love the distressed look. That's what caught my eye. The best tools are the ones that have been used over & over & over and are handed down. Will for sure look for one and break it in like yours. Thanks again. Love your videos.

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

Great you had that experience!

[@starlapickens6276]

Hey, I watched the whole video and as a single Mom I want to thank you for being so detailed in your explanations. I’m converting my garage and I’m more to the Sheetrock phase. I’m trying to learn everything I can. You’re a very good teacher.

[@Dhannibal01]

At 72 this is 30 years too late for me! I can still remember the days when I could still manhandle a sheet of sheetrock, many, many years ago!

[@jorgegauthier7697]

You're the best residential DIY guy on KZbin. Always sound advice. There are some real hammerheads on here. Thanks for everything.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That means a lot. Thank you!

[@mcgeorgerl]

Just as "Helper Blocks" come in handy on ceilings, I also use them for hanging my upper horizontal wall sheets. I measure and mark the height 48-3/8" down from the ceiling and put 2 helper blocks of 2 x 4 scrap onto the stud with the top of the helper at my 48-3/8" mark. With a few tapered door frame shims in my pocket, I rest the sheet on the helper then slip the door shims between the sheet and the helper to lift the sheet tightly against the ceiling sheets. This gives me a chance to step back and look at how the sheet sits on the wall and consider any adjustments to minimize the gap sizes caused by out-of-square walls or humps at the ceiling.

[@matthewsimons7658]

Awesome. Thanks for this! This is going to help me huge right now

[@matthewengle9554]

I just want to say I'm only 1 min and 30 seconds in and this is exactly why I'm watching. I'm a big dude but I'm intimidated at drywall and home renovations in general. Unfortunately I was never shown these things and now I'm a first time homeowner and been living with a bid bedroom remodel needing done for over a year and a half. I'm tired of being intimidated by what I don't know. I'm extremely prideful of what I have and I want to know it front and back and know it's done right. Thanks for the video brother. I'm subscribed now

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks so much for that! Really happy to hear my videos might help you. The more you do the more confident you will become! 👍. And thank you for subscribing!

[@scottyellis3442]

I was a hanger for 25 years, hung many many sheets by myself. I was hanging before screw guns were used, we nailed everything off. We mostly hung 12 foot rock.

[@SammyEddie]

I would be scared to fight you. Don’t mess with Sheetrock guys.

[@scottyellis3442]

@SammyEddie LOL, I'm older now, bad back, bad shoulders.

[@sferg9582]

I'm going on 70 years old and am sooooo glad my drywall hanging days are done. I've done a bunch of drywall by myself, and the hardest is the ceiling. I rented a drywall jack on wheels to lift the sheets to the ceiling and hold them while I ran in the screws. 4'x8'x1/2" for a single person is about the limit I think.

[@ericmoraski9102]

Keep spreading the word about the JOY of DRYWALL !! And let's not forget , DRYWALL, for fun and profit ! Everyone should know the back-pain, the knees blowing out, the sweat in your eyes, the crushed fingers, the nose full of router dust, MAN-O-MAN , and the best thing, chasing down your money on Friday night! I did interiors for 45 yrs and I sure do MISS it!

[@williamsiyanko4631]

Great job Mr Fixer . Love your videos this is my 3 one of your videos.

[@carls7844]

I wouldn't even think about doing that now. I did my kitchen ceiling (vaulted) by my self in 1989 a bedroom/ bath (also vaulted) in 2006. I had to work off scaffolds for both. I did get help when I did the first floor shop. It helps being 30 years younger!

[@guisekula769]

Sir great watching your video so interesting and helpful. Thank you. I am watching this video from Papua New Guinea

[@thenexthobby]

For reasons I can’t quite explain, yours is the best drywall hanging video I’ve watched … and I’ve watched a few. Nicely done!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks!

[@squid148]

Absolutely the best video I’ve seen in regards to hanging drywall. Your video is realistic when the the other guys show how to do it in a perfect setting. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! I really hope the video helps! Thanks for watching!

[@mehowi]

@@TheFixerHomeRepair there is no perfect setting , ever

[@J_Money1]

For carrying panels, I found something at HD called "JawClaw". its about $50 and has easily paid for itself in my last project (as someone who does all the work themselves). I had to carry 12 sheets of subfloor and 6 12' sheets of drywall solo. Eacch of those is 80lbs and this little contraption made it easy.

[@ernieforrest7218]

A drywall lift can be rented very reasonably at many tool rental agencys. With one of those hanging drywall on both ceilings and walls is both much easier and safer.

[@christopherwilliams5775]

I love you already! You came straight saying don't hurt myself! God bless your true honesty!

[@toasty-7979]

THANK YOU for making this video for rookies who don't even know how to carry/handle drywall properly !!!!

[@robertblahnik7685]

I put up drywall for a guy for a summer. I made a handle that made the job easier even for 5/8 drywall. So I made another one and two of us could carry 2ea 12ft sheets of 5/8's at a time. It was very heavy yes, but not awkward. We just took our time, taking many short breaks and filled every room with the amount of drywall it would need. We also got a drywall lifter making the job as fast as you could put a sheet on the lift you could get it up in place in seconds.

[@rockgarrison1784]

I was always one to do things about myself. One thing I found it helped other alone with your helpers. Build yourself a deadman. Keep it close, and then all you have to do is pull it To you and turn your piece loose and your hands are free it works very well

[@Gubers]

Bro, you are a lifesaver. I have been so effed trying to remodel my master bedroom pretty much by myself. Had termite damage, sunken foundation, joist issues, missing insulation in outside walls... One of your various videos was helpful to me for nearly every issue I faced. I'm considering removing all the drywall and wiring in some new power outlets and installing insulation. Finally got the joists and the framing all fixed/replaced that was ruined by termites, and jacked up the walls and joists to level. Now I need to install some new sub flooring, rip out the floors and install new floors and install new drywall most likely. A weekend face-lift renovation turned into a lot more work... But at least it's going to be done!

[@philrilp6711]

Good video you may already have know this but they do make a tool that's available at most tool rental shops for about $45 a day, called a drywall lift that makes hanging ceilings possible for 1 person as well. They are convenient especially if you need to hang 5/8" thick material as long as there is adequate floor space to maneuver it around as it has a wide wheeled base to counterbalance the heavy drywall it supports, as it lifts it up into position on ceilings up to 11' feet high using sheets 4 foot wide by lengths between 4 ft min to 12 ft max.

[@grainplaner216]

A few tools you may want to include in your list for hanging dry wall , long straght edge , carpenter's level for checking the straightness of the walls either bowed or bellied , drywall rasp, taping knife, pocket sized drywall lifter , and a stack of dry wall shims. pro tips ; 1: mark joist or stud layout on your sheet before you hang it. 2: clean up your knife cut with a drywall rasp. 3: you can take the button off of your cap so that your have both hands free. 4: cut a rabbit on one end of your "helper " block that is 1/8 inch deeper then the thinkness of the drywall and keep the block tight to the joist not loose if you have to put up on the sheet to get it tight to the joist use door shims. 5: check the screw depth with a tape knife by brushing it across the screw as if you where mudding it. 6: for wall sheet installation meassure up 48 inches and level a line across your wall , to see exactly what is out of square or level , if both condtions are true floor and ceiling out of level , and wall out of plumb the level line will be a time material saver ,then start hanging your sheets off of the level line and start at the bottom and work up the wall it is a lot easier then trying to hang the top sheet balancing it in one hand, your second and third cousres of sheets going up the wall will be even easier .7: put the base on your zip and set the depth of cut 1/8 inch deeper then the drywall.

[@Exiledk]

I've just been doing all that.. the ceiling was a chore. I bought a "dead man" lift to hold the plates up and in place before I set the screws. It was a great help. I was converting what was once a pig sty... Done now, good result. This was good to see, we work in a similar fashion.

[@SuperSayinSolidSnek]

You might have figured this out by now, but with the hand router (rotozip) you want to move the tool against the direction of spin. When you went up the window frame that's exactly what you were doing and your tool stayed against the frame. Once you got to the top you should have gone left to right and maintained the same direction, but you went the opposite way and you can see how the tool kept trying to walk out from the framing.

[@danielsimonson3484]

Rotozip bit is adjustable in length. adjust it to 1/8 to 1/4 past the drywall thickness for easier use and less chance of cutting wires

[@joshuafrench3920]

Thanks for the video. I had some plumbing work recently done and had the drywall taken down. Now I must rehang it all myself because. So this video helps a lot.

[@CrimeVid]

I hung drywall, (we say plasterboard) on my own for over forty years, the only thing that changed over that time,was screwing instead of nailing, which was great because backhand nailing was murdering my elbows ! I have always used a pair of “trees” and sometimes helper blocks for my ceilings if using 8x4s.

[@smarthome2660]

In some locations where inspections are required, there is a code as to how many screws. Ceilings for example can require you place screws in groups of 2 - in the field, and every 4 inches on the edge, then call for screw inspection before mudding. Another helper for hanging ceilings is a T made from 2 - 2"x4" , 1 upright and 1 horizontal.. This T is helpful when added to these helpers shown here, and when hanging 10' to 16' boards.

[@AaronRoney]

Another thing you can do in addition to the 2x4 supports is make a 'T' to support the weight as a kicker leg from the floor to the ceiling. Made out of 2-2x4s, one the length of the floor to ceiling and the other as wide as needed. Few screws in it and boom.. lean it against the wall next to you for after you push it up in place and you're ready to go. Good video for diyers.

[@patrickcowan8701]

Called a Deadman

[@mannyfreshman]

I did a similar project alone during an attic renovation. I used 4x8 sheets of 1/2" drywall. As a silent assistant, I took a extendable, fiberglass painting poll and mounted a 24 x 24 inch platform to the threaded end of the poll. Once I got the drywall in place I held it up with the poll platform and extended the poll and locked it to secure the sheet against the studs. That made it easy so screw the sheet into place. It was like having a second person hold it in place!

[@rupe53]

back before anyone had those paint polls I used a 2x4 with another piece of 2x4 nailed as a giant T on top. I screwed scraps of wood against the wall to hold one end of the sheet, balanced the other end on a step ladder (temporary) then braced it tight with my giant T contraption. My T was usually an inch taller that the ceiling so I could kick it tight with my foot.

[@russellkeeling4387]

Throughout my history as a contractor I've used many different methods but there is nothing better than renting a sheetrock jack. They work on both the ceiling and the wall and come with different lift heights. If you can get a 4x12 sheet on the jack you can put it on the ceiling by yourself.

[@rupe53]

@@russellkeeling4387 ... that's fine if you can get one easily. Two round trips to the rental place for most guys will be 3 hours, plus the rental fee. What's your time worth on a small job? How many more sheets can you put up in 3 hours? It's also something to consider when doing piecemeal work in the evening at home and the rental may stretch over a few days. In my experience the difference is about 5 minutes a sheet for a ceiling.... at most!

[@russellkeeling4387]

@@rupe53 In my experience the difference is much more than 5 minutes per sheet. If you are doing it by yourself you should try a lift. A trip to the rental store is no excuse to avoid making the job go much faster. The rental fee is small compared to the savings. It you are afraid of the rental fee just buy a lift. I suggest a fifteen footer rather than a twelve footer even though the 15 is a little taller and a little more difficult to place the first sheet on it. If you use a lift you can use 12 foot sheetrock and save on taping and bedding while still doing the work without the aid of an employee.

[@rupe53]

@@russellkeeling4387 ... so far, most of my DIY work is renovations in a residential situation where moving a 12 foot sheet through the house is not easy in the first place. Doing 5-6 sheets in a short evening is not bad considering the rush to a rental place late in the day.

[@t11kr1]

As someone who is few sheets installed, this was good and informative video, good explanations and demonstrations, and those secrets sauces was top notch additions, of course you can rent a drywall lift, but 2x4 scrap pieces are much cheaper.

[@fabyebert]

Wow im remodeling the house by myself and this video… well… all your videos helped me a lot, im looking to do the walls in my laundry room and now i feel so confident thank you so much! ❤

[@fredaapinko6160]

Thanks soo much easier to watch your video because me and daughter renovating the all house and we got no idea we're to start best video I seen soo far thanks mate

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Good luck with the renovations!

[@frankdutton8448]

Some great ideas thanks. Another why to assist in holding the sheet to the ceiling is to use two 'Long Toms' which is a Tee type support that is longer than the heigth of the finished ceiling. The Tee holds the sheet up after the sheet is placed. This is done by jamming the Long Toms to firmly hold the sheet. I make the Long Tom with stud timber. Another way to fix sheets to the walls is to start by placing and leveling the lower sheet and the higher sheets can be placed on the lower sheet.

[@funnygirl06]

Love that no matter what "people say you should do🙄" you do it your way and you do what works best for you!! You are very talented and skilled !! this video is very informative.

[@russellkeeling4387]

Having built a ton of custom homes I would like to make a couple comments. First the ceiling with the plastic or whatever it is on it is going to cause problems most likely. It will cause the tape compound to always develop cracks because it will always be putting pressure on the sheetrock. Also the greatest thing since sliced bread is a sheetrock jack you can rent at the local rental shop. It's worth its weight in gold. When using screws to hold the rock make sure you do not tear the paper by setting the screw to deep.

[@futuremxpro272]

I have a 150$ board lift, hes my best helper. Never calls off

[@ianfarrar5634]

Don’t you use stud adhesive in ur country

[@untouchable360x]

What do Christmas ornaments, drywall, and Epstein have in common? They don't hang themselves.

[@charlesarceneaux4150]

😂😂😂

[@Luis-nk1gt]

😅

[@jimmyb4956]

Never have butt joints if possible (10’ 12’ 14’ drywall saves tons of time and mud) but when you have to have one try making them break over doors or windows at least 7” (unlike the one you overlapped passed the window) less taping, mudding, sanding and on a full house those really add up

[@Peter-gh5tz]

G’day mate In Australia we don’t have plastic sheeting under the plasterboard on the ceiling (vapour barrier) and as well as screws, we use plasterboard glue (comes in a big bucket and is put on with a spatula Great job, the house is looking awesome 👏

[@drakkondarkblood6638]

Yeah when I was watching this I was thinking, where's the stud adhesive, much easier to slap some adhesive on and screw around the outside.

[@MARTINA-gc3tq]

I spent two years tacking plasterboard in the UK during the early 80s . A good part of the time I fixed alone. In those days the board was nailed by hammer using galvanised clouts. The secret is having the trestles at a height that allows you to use your head to pin the board to a joint with your head while on slightly raised toes. My teacher was a brother in law who had been at it since he was 16.

[@bambamnj]

What I personally would have done, was to get 10 footers and then cut them so I have a 5 foot piece and a 4 foot piece with the factory edges in the middle of the room. So I would have easy size pieces to deal with, and one very nice clean seam near the middle of the room

[@donmartin6185]

Thanks for your video and information. I've done drywall numerous times, but I learned a lot from you. I like the way you do it. Thank you !

[@jsaysyay]

extremely entertained by the treatment of the wood blocks as valued friends, i mean like, very me though. always good video of yours, making things simple but in an "i understand it's not literally a simple activity, but now i comprehend it generally" sorta way

[@stephenie1484]

Heh I tried doing my kitchen alone. It's a big kitchen. I got it done... kinda. But love the 2×4 blocking trick definitely gonna use it

[@violence30]

Great video. Lot of good tips. The ultimate answer is to rent/buy a drywall lift for the ceiling. Worth the money if you have a big job. I think you mention it's kinda wonky to use in this video or a different one, but, it saves your body. And sometimes it's just worth the money period.

[@Azoreanislandgirl64]

I like the 2 x 4 pieces of wood to help support the boards on the ceiling. Thanks for the tip. Using this method on my bathroom.

[@Kingkong9099]

10:00 when you put the drywall on the vertical wall it will cover the gaps and the rest will be filled by the mud and tape. One other thing you want to have a look at is seasonal movement of the nominal lumber. Movement as is 1/4 + / - per season and then truss lift.

[@HerkRants]

It's been many years since I went through this. Like another reply, I used a 2 x 4 tee to hold the rock up. The blocks you use are a great idea. I started with a pro rocker friend who helped with the ceiling but finished by myself. I did live 4 x 12 sheets onto the wall. Instead of the backup screwdriver, why not carry an extra tip in the tool pouch? I did. :-) Also, I would never have stapled the insulation on the outside edge of the boards, but I put the tabs on the inside between the studs so that they didn't affect the finished rock. They didn't have a Rotozip back when I started, but I did get one later. They're neat! Aw, I just remembered - we used to nail everything! There were no screwguns when I first started rocking my 2-storey house. It was only later, in the 90s, that I got a screwgun.

[@fatcattowing8990]

This video was the BEST "basic" and easy one to follow. Great work, and THANK YOU

[@knottreel]

Being 71 years old, this is going to help me a great deal on my upcoming job.

[@kgs42]

I've put it up in the past by making a basic frame out of 3"x1" with an upstand lip at one end (with a return on top to stop the sheet lifting out) and a hinged vertical length near the middle, just a little longer than the height of the room. A piece of sash cord held it just about horizontal. I could put a sheet on it - the lip stopped it sliding - and offer it up and position it, and then jam the vertical length against the floor. Then go up steps and nail it up with galvanised clout nails, hands-free. Not original, no doubt but it worked a treat and I put 10' x 6' sheets up in a large, high workshop. I was slightly amazed I was able to do the job!

[@matthewwindisch9449]

Thank you for the video, about to do a ceiling myself. Those helping blocks will make a world of difference!

[@dancaldarelli2269]

I love riobi should explain everything

[@JoseRodriguez-hx6wk]

Good advice all the way around. For me.Since I’m only 5’4. I would use a smaller sheet rock, if I am working alone. Another, helpful tip was the pieces of wood (2x4) to help support the sheet rock and finally the tip on carrying a screw driver. Just in case you’re drill stops working. Thanks 👍very helpful tips.

[@viepng]

Another tip for solo dry wallers is to use thing big jack that holds drywall up to the ceiling for you. Can rent them from home depot. Good for bad back and arms

[@MiMom77]

Yep! We used one when hanging 16’ 5/8 sheets in our kitchen. Lifesaver

[@DavidBugea]

This. My shoulders appreciate those drywall jacks.

[@mickeberneklint8530]

Agree I always use that goes faster plus the end results get done better and this video is pointless sorry to say

[@ihave35cents95]

I bought one at Northern tool years ago for $125 bucks

[@theupscriber65]

I screwed a 3 foot long 2x4 across the top of an 8 footer in a T shape to hold up the drywall sheets to the ceiling joists. Made one for each end of the drywall. The group of 3 people who had been holding up the drywall and screwing it in thought I was a genius.

[@LarrySHC]

Thanx, Fixer! Our job is to install 4'x8' foam core board (like drywall but lighter) on a basement ceiling. U've shown how to do it without breaking our back and renting or buying ($200-400) a drywall lift. NICE! Easy presentation style too. Most appreciated. :)

[@kato2531]

Good tips and tricks. That rotozip is the bomb. My rule of thumb as a diy guy is not how many mistakes you make, let’s face it we’re not professionals… is how well you can hide those mistakes. 😅

[@shakoiatenhawithacrossjaco9051]

You immediately got a like for that “Don’t”. It’s about 4 times faster just having an extra hand help

[@chadiverson9291]

Gaps like that at your inside corners are easy to fix. Just pre-fill them with spray foam window and door insulation, trim off the excess, and then you can tape over it easily.

[@fredrickbaker5262]

Wow! Such a timely video, I often work by myself so I appreciate the information shared on how to if you have to. Keep up the great work sir. Again thanks.

[@shed4287]

Thank you for this video. I will use these helpful tips as I will be hanging some drywall by myself. I like your approach to "out of square" walls and other challenges that may arise. You just improvise and keep it moving. Some very helpful advice for those of us who usually end up doing the work ourselves. Thank you.

[@ca6177]

I bet your mom worries when you decide to do everything by yourself! You did great and I'm impressed by your willingness to do it! btw, I enjoy the comic relief comments! 😄Take care!

[@NukaMilk]

Good video. If you got insulation all over the room its good to put 3 screws in the field and the two on the perimeter for sure. If you are doing an interior wall without insulation just use some glue and just put screws along the perimeter. Use 5/8 drywall if you're doing the upper floor lid since you'll usually blow in insulation after wards. As well 5/8 is for fireproof walls or exterior walls. I don't like standing up drywall either. Looks ugly that way but some places I've done that's what the builder wants so you do it.

[@K-top13]

Great video, fixer. I have a shack that I will drywall the ceiling in. I'll use your tips, thanks!

[@glennfolau6959]

I had a Makita drywall gun, it took those strip collated screws, I had nothing but trouble with it. I'm quite happy to use the "dimpler". I find having a ratchet screw driver can come in handy for the times when your screws sit slightly proud of the surface. Great vid.

[@justinoff1]

My dad used to hang houses alone. He do 5/8th ceilings with nothing but a ladder. Guy was a beast

[@iancracknell1379]

40 years since I first learned. Only 2 comments which, for me, is a thumbs up for this video: Screws right in the corners don't have any strength so keep them back 2" or so. Before any sheets go in check the walls with a straight edge, like a 6' 1x6 baseboard piece and shim the low spots with 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 48" cardboard shims available at the big boxes.

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

I'm not an expert but remodel a home once every 5-7 years and currently working in #4 now. Tried hiring a helper once...for one day. They couldn't really help lift. There's a handle tool to help carry sheets. 8' sheets is my max. I bought a bunch of 12' sheets from a failed flipper and cut them into 6' lengths. Even better than 8'. I used the blocks in the past. Obviously better than just trying to lift by myself. Works OK but sure isn't fun. The best solution was to buy a drywall jack. Holy cow that makes it easy. AND more importantly I can take my time and get the sheet into the right spot before the first screw goes in. I had assumed these were too expensive but currently only $260 at Harbor Freight. When finished you can sell it for $150-200 online so actual cost is almost nothing. Because I'm not experienced I often get the sheet up and realize blocking is off or missing. With the hoist it's a joy to bring the sheet back down, fix the issue, and try again. Not just for ceilings either. I use the hoist for the top horizontal sheets on walls I block the wheels to stop the hosit from rolling away from the wall. I've also used the hoist for lift insulation and other materials into the ceiling. IMO - get a proper screw gun. Again, the cost isn't much once you realize you can easily sell it after a project for 75% of what you paid new. Or find one used and the cost can be $0.

[@jordan2104]

As an experienced hanger, I could point out quite a few things that i would've done differently. But for a diy, this is a good video 👍

[@Darvineb86]

Please do share! It’ll help tremendously for those wanting to diy

[@jordan2104]

@@Darvineb86 At the joints, I put screws every 6" or less, especially for 1/2" drywall. It reduces the chances of that joint cracking in the future and it's also required by the code. After the first piece, I would've started the second run going in the opposite direction with a min of 2' of stagger. It makes it much easier to keep the pieces tight together. When you keep going with the sheets in the same run, it's easy to mess up the edge for the second one, especially for long runs. The wall's top plate might not be a continuous piece of lumber and even if it is, might be bowed or wavy so it'll throw you off. When hanging drywall, an eighth of an inch gap can end up messing up your entire ceiling and have 1" gaps or bigger! This is a little one though, so no big deal. I would've figured out my layout of the ceiling pieces so I don't have to use a little rip at the end. And definitely not "scraps" lol. Instead of starting with a full 48" sheet, you can take a few inches off so your last run is not too skinny. You can start with a 24" or 36" rip. I usually calculate what I need for walls or in other areas (closets, door "legs", window areas etc), so those cut-offs don't go to waste. I always try to have factory edge to factory edge. I don't take one screw at a time from my pouch; I take as many as I can hold with my hand closed, lock the trigger on the gun and go to town. Gotta learn how to flick the screws in position with one hand though. I also use a keyhole saw, a rasp, a circle cutter, a drywall hammer/hatchet, a foot lift and a screwdriver for fixing my clickers (screws that are not completely set or went in a little sideway). When you use the Rotozip, you wanna go in one direction only; inside cuts - clockwise (windows, doors etc), outside cuts - counter-clockwise (electrical boxes, lights, vents etc). If you go the wrong way, the bit guide will push your tool away from the guide surface so your cut will be all over the place. It can be done, but it's harder to guide your cut by hand and it also increases the chance for the bit to break. When he did the window wall, I would've gone with the shorter seam, not just because it's less taping, but because it's smaller seams are less likely to crack. There's a ton of tips and tricks for many different situations, but I can't explain years and years of experience in one comment. As I said though, for a diy-er, the information in this video is sufficient to get the job done without hiring a professional.

[@logan92676]

I do this by myself for a living too. I’m telling ya, get a gorilla grip for carrying. It’s a game changer. Also I use “3rd hand” poles to help me hang ceilings. Again another game changer.

[@agray8109]

That was a fun (and informative) vid. Your running commentary was funny. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jamesosteen09]

Thanks for the video...I need to put up a few dry wall sections in my garage where they fell and I was trying to figure out how to do it by myself. This gives me a good idea.

[@randynix9805]

As someone that does a lot of projects without a helper, I'm a true believer in MacGyver skills for so many things. But at only a few seconds into this video I have to stop and say. Get a panel lift when hanging drywall on a ceiling. Well worth the cost even if you have a helper. I use a quality Metaltech job sight series, but even the cheap ones will make the job so much easier. If it is a onetime job, you can resell it easy. For ceiling you will not regret it. Hanging drywall is a breeze, Finishing is when the work begins.

[@ds61821]

About using the 8' sheets. The room may not be square and shorter sheets can helpful for cutting to fit the room.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Good point!

[@NRich]

Nothing worse than fighting with an out of square, oversize sheet, jambing and sticking, as you try to slide it up two imperfect walls by yourself! Ugh! Great tip about planning your factory cut edges, for the alternate resulting butt joint. 👍🏻

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

I like how you installed the vapor barrier (looks like heavy poly) on the ceiling over the insulation and have it coming down the wall a bit. I guess you will be installing vapor barrier over the wall insulation before hanging the drywall on the walls. I’ve done some drywalling with a hand screwdriver... 😂.

[@eugenestrangerhorse7550]

you gotta love the mud, it fills all holes so gaps dont matter you're good thanks for sharing this video.

[@na2305]

Great video. Should you also apply adheisive (eg liquid nails) to the studs before attaching the drywall? Some people do some don't. Was just curious.

[@carle5538]

Awesome job. Those pieces are heavy. You are good at what you are doing there. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@yiplekhong5111]

Really nice job...I tried it myself..going solo..it's just too much strain on my shoulder..I just can't do it alone.

[@billveek9518]

I like your personality in doing things, no B's just getting it done, I use paper shims and level the studs first though with a straight edge.

[@elvyde1]

Omg it's coming together so nicely! You always do a wonderful job, thank you for being super informative as well

[@peterzinia3767]

Deuce Bigalow Drywall Hanging Gigalow. You do kinda look like Rob. Great video. I picked up alot of usefull info. Gotta hang a angled vaulted ceiling this week.

[@JORDANb826]

Awesome video and perfect demonstration. Thank you for sharing your invaluable skills and your craftsmanship is on point. Looks great.

[@elninorata3891]

you can install the 1/2 drywall on the ceiling yourself by renting a drywall jack. fur out any studs that don't touch a straight edge, will save a lot of mudding later. Use fast drying joint compound on the tape coat, and maybe on the second coat where needed. use regular joint compound on the paper thin finish cost. If you do it right you won't have two sand the first two coats, just use a putty knife to knock off the high spot between coats.

[@jsaul9258]

Best tip I've found for hanging top sheets on your walls is to preset 2-3 drywall nails in the sheet lined up with your studs. Lift sheet into place, grab hammer and whack whack whack, sheet is held in place enough to grab drill and finish off nice and easy.

[@dancaldarelli2269]

Hanging drywall vertically is for commercial. Residential always hang horizontal and always hang the top first so the gap is that the floor covered by base

[@kwoksam4267]

Man, I admire you very much and I have a lot of respect for you. You are very detailed and you are very professional. As a constructor, I wish you keep doing a great job and share more. By the way, I also live in Ma, I wish I could hang out with you someday. Take care.

[@mikelamonds165]

Best drywall video on KZbin

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Wow. That is awesome to hear! Thanks, Mike!

[@russellkeeling4387]

I suggest when before lifting the rock you start the top row of nails before lifting the rock. Start the nails on the layout of the studs and once the rock is up drive the nails while holding with one hand, if it's 8 foot rock. Then you can screw it to your hearts content. Also try using a sheetrock square. There's a reason they were made. There is also a tool we call a discrepancy tool, which I'll leave for you to figure out.

[@HerkRants]

Another thing I used to do was trim the cut edges back, like a small miter, and then plane the edges with a small hand sheetrock plane - it cuts down on dust and chunks dropping into the tape and the sheets butt together better.

[@johnswanson7662]

Hey man, try pvc, 2 inch, 1 and a half, have a rubber reducer with clamps and place t on top. You can do 12s as well.

[@reddysteddy2195]

I dont do anything the hard way anymore, so i hire and use a sheet lifter. So much easier when on my own, no more awkward lifting and screwing. Especially when doing FC carport liners.

[@chelsealucatony9080]

Berry good job I love it those little tips that you gave are very very handy thanks for sharing

[@GekoTDi]

I have used T-shaped stands to support ceiling sheeting, this T must be longer than its from floor to ceiling(with sheet material), then it will press the sheeting tightly and will hold it while worker screws it in place.

[@LemonfluffNFronds]

Thank you!! This was such a helpful video. Ps. My favorite part of dry walling was always the cut, there is something so satisfying about the snap 😆😆

[@adamwise1790]

That’s mainly for metal studs in commercial because there strait walls hanging vertical . And your correct mudd to paper texture is hard to hide vertically. It’s less noticeable horrizontally. Hanging horizontal is 90 percent of residential work.

[@samkassam9758]

I am in process of doing my basement too. what was the purpose of plastic wrap on the ceiling. Please explain. thanks good video.