Screw a 1/2-in. “mud ring” to any junction boxes in the ceiling. This extends the box so that it will be flush with the new drywall. Measure to joists and cut the rock Cut sheets so that the ...

Patterson marked out the location of the ceiling joists and transferred that to the drywall, which provides ... you're almost done with your project. Just mud the walls and paint them and enjoy ...

When hanging drywall from a ceiling, the end joints of full sheets or cut joints of partial sheets must cover a full three-quarter inch on the bottom of the ceiling joist. Otherwise, gravity will ...

I’ve tackled a range of drywall sanding projects in my career, from mudding and sanding entire rooms and ceilings, to patching small holes from wall anchors. This experience, plus comprehensive ...

The cost of asbestos removal is so high, I've decided to overlay the ceilings with drywall. The person I've hired to do the work suggested quarter-inch thick drywall. I've read that half-inch ...

Hanging drywall is an arduous task. Attaching it to the ceiling is even tougher—almost impossible if you are doing the job yourself. Here's a great technique for hanging drywall on your ceiling ...

The ceiling has been painted several times, but it's still popcorn. We raised the possibility of drywall. The contractor ... came off when we dragged the mud knife over it. That made it impossible ...