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Drywall Ceiling Replacement Tricks


by DoItYourself Staff

Drywall ceiling replacement can be done on your own without the help of a professional. Here are a few great tricks that can guide you through the process with ease. 

1 – Use Tarp

Replacing the drywall ceiling can be a mess and a hassle to clean up. To ensure that you can clean up easily, lay down a tarp to cover the entire floor so that you can just wrap it up at the end. It helps to tape it down so that no one slips while you are working.

2 – Measure Properly

Measure the correct way is essential when it comes to installing a drywall ceiling. Make sure that you measure the rafters or joints from the center of one to the center of the next for accuracy.

3 – Consider the Room

While this may not come to mind, you will want to consider what you will be doing in the room when you decide what kind of drywall to install. If you are working in the bathroom or kitchen, moisture resistant drywall is a good plan.

4 – Consider Adding Lumber

Adding lumber is a popular technique to do around the edges of the ceiling. This can help to fasten the drywall much more easily and also helps to prevent cracks later on. 

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