Best way to drywall a celiling
#1
11-29-14, 06:25 PM
Best way to drywall a celiling
I have a washroom separated from a closet by a 2x6 wall. At this point in the ceiling drywall, and trying to use a full 4x8' sheet, I need to cut out for the 2x6 wall. It is 5 1/2" wide and 56" long. I was thinking about cutting out the 5 1/2" x 56" for the wall out of the 4x8' sheet (essentially cutting out a big notch) and then hanging the full board. My question is twofold: first, what is the best way to cut out such a piece? Second, is this the best way to hang the ceiling (using a full sheet) or is there a better way?
Thanks
Thanks
#2
11-30-14, 03:50 AM
Difficult to follow your problem. Post some pictures of your situation so we can see what you see, please. http://www.doityourself.com/forum/el...your-post.html
#3
11-30-14, 04:05 AM
Hanging a full sheet makes finishing easier but it isn't always practical. Drywall is easily cut with a utility knife and/or a jab saw. Using a straightedge to keep the knife cut in a straight line is often beneficial.
#4
11-30-14, 04:49 AM
Sorry for the confusion. In this drawing you can see that the door leads to a closet area (left) and the bathroom (right). I have created one room with two separate areas.The first board (right side of room) went in and I am now on the second which has the 2x6 wall to deal with. I want to use a full board to decrease seams. I also think that the strength of the board going around that wall will be maintained if it is a solid piece rather than patching pieces in. Am I correct in my thinking?
#5
11-30-14, 05:04 AM
Drywall has very little strength. As long as it's well secured to the framing it doesn't really matter how big/little the piece of drywall is.
I don't understand the 2x6 wall
maybe adding measurements to your drawing would help.
I don't understand the 2x6 wall
maybe adding measurements to your drawing would help.
#6
11-30-14, 06:15 AM
New drawing 
The wall used to be a 2x4" wall but I had to change it to a 2x6" wall as it has a 4" vent stack running up through it and plumbing for the shower needs to go on that wall. It also separates the closet from the bathroom. The overall dimensions for both spaces is 10' (across the back) x 8'.
The wall used to be a 2x4" wall but I had to change it to a 2x6" wall as it has a 4" vent stack running up through it and plumbing for the shower needs to go on that wall. It also separates the closet from the bathroom. The overall dimensions for both spaces is 10' (across the back) x 8'.
#8
11-30-14, 07:47 AM
Hi edde,
I would look for or provide some good support to screw that edge to or use a backer board and make the cut and be done. Lifting a 4x8 sheet of drywall with that long of a notch would take at least 2 people and still have a risk of snapping.
Are you working by yourself?
Taking a second look, I'm not sure how you are going to get that sheet in place, assuming there is a wall to the left of the sink in your drawings.
Bud
I would look for or provide some good support to screw that edge to or use a backer board and make the cut and be done. Lifting a 4x8 sheet of drywall with that long of a notch would take at least 2 people and still have a risk of snapping.
Are you working by yourself?
Taking a second look, I'm not sure how you are going to get that sheet in place, assuming there is a wall to the left of the sink in your drawings.
Bud
#9
12-01-14, 04:36 AM
Solution
Thank you to all for your thoughts. I did have help and I was able to get the piece in place. The notch idea didn't work out as well as I had hoped as the room is not square. My solution was to cut the board at the notch creating an L-shape and then attaching that cut off piece with a little trimming. It worked out great. Again, thanks!
