I'm remodeling my first home with my girlfriend. It's 104 years old! We ripped out all the old lath and plaster (about 15,000 pounds of it), re-wired the place, installed insulation, and working on drywall now. My dad has been helping me with the drywall, but it's nice to watch another video to help better myself to help my dad more. Thanks
@@benfontenot9896 yes we did. You're supposed to pull permits for it, but we opted not to. We did the wiring while the walls were open before insulation and drywall. It makes life much much easier. If you have any questions, let me know
I am literally about to start the same project. My aunt is letting my buy her 140 year old house off of her for whatever is owed on it. Its a massive place and it will be so pretty when its done.
Thank you, thank you, thank you ...for not talking about what you're "going to do", (for 20 minutes) before doing it! Your style is totally to the point, and doesn't waste my time! I just subscribed!!
Several tips I didn't know, and I've done several drywall projects. The bit about not screwing in the joining stud until the other piece is hung is VERY COOL. Thank you!
Good advice but didn’t answer my questions about hanging dw around doors and windows. Specifically, where do you stop, at the stud, at the door frame or window frame?
Appreciate the video... Did drywall, but tired of the professionals treating me like they dont wana teach me and have me for a helping hand... Now I can go to work and show them that I know a thang or 2...
Money Hungry I hate that too. You’d think they would want the help. I try and learn and save money on every job. I speak with them before hand and let them know my agenda so the pros that don’t give me time I don’t use.
Just hung drywall in my garage! This video was sooo helpful! Obviously I’m not a professional and I’ve never done this before so it’s not 100% perfect, but it’s doing the job I need it to do and it doesn’t look horrible! Thanks so much!
...and THANKS TO YOU BOTH, and finding this video THIS MORNING, TONIGHT I am no longer a drywall virgin, having hung my 1st two 4x8 sheets of dw!!! Straight cut, placed and screwed, likewise...no missed studs either! The shyt looks BAAAAAD! Hi-5 Nick and Sara(h)! Thanks so much.
Thank you for the awesome video!! I built a restroom in my shop and have everything done now. . .except the drywall. I framed, wired, and plumbed it with only the help from my friends and UA-cam videos. For some reason, the drywall has me the most anxious.
As an engineer who used to design levels(the blue ones that are owned by the red company, wink wink). Get an I beam :) lighter, easier to hold and just as accurate (if you don't beat the shit out of it). Just not as durable. Just don't get the husky I-beam, you can bend it if you look at it too hard. Try empire e55(wink wink) or irwin.
I’m working with my dad with is construction remodeling thing and we have a 1100 job we are doing on this so I want a head start on it, thx for the video
I want to dry wall my garage and I’m curious as to what that stuff is in between the studs and why is it there? As well as do I need it if my garage doesn’t have it? Very informative video and want to try it out after I get a little more information about it. Thank you !
I'm turning 16 very soon and I've been asked by a few people to help them with drywall because they are low on staff and really could use the help. I have hardly any experience at all and the people that are considering highering me are aware of this too. I'm very thankful for this video because it will allow me to do a better job on peoples homes. Thanks again!
Good job. U guys answered my question on why put up strapping. My next question is the wood strapping pressure treated ? My ceiling caved in in the living room. No water damage so insurance won't cover. My first time doing this job with my son who just graduated from Ranken Carpentry. It's our project.
Hey Los Moore, I would never use pressure treated wood in an interior space. Lots of nasty chemicals that you and your family will potential breath in. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment 👍🏼
Very nice vid, and very well explained I am getting ready to do a room that I just built thanks for the good vid, and you made it fun with your jokes, thank you, thank you !
drywalling where rooms will have a drop ceiling, therefore the ceiling won't be first. Considering this (only walls are getting drywall) is there still an advantage to putting the top 4' of the 8' wall board on first versus just working from the bottom up? I am not concerned if the final height of the drop ceiling is exactly 8' or if I have to make it 7'-10" or 7'-11". IF it is OK to put the bottom board in place first, should that board still be lifted slightly? If so, how much.
Tom Brizzi Thanks for the question. If it were me, I would still hang the top piece first. I guess it really doesn’t matter if you buy a piece of j-bead to slip on the top edge of the drywall. It will hide any cut edges you have and creates a finished edge that will butt up against the drop ceiling framing. For me, it’s always easier to hang the top piece and cut the bottom board if needed. The gap will be covered by your baseboard. The last time I stacked drywall (many years ago) was for a commercial space with a room that had 20’ high ceilings. Hope that helps!
jaida locke rest assure no tools were harmed in the making of this video 😂 Sarah caught the level when I gently tossed it to her. Not sure if it showed but I was nervous throwing it. We have gotten so many comments about it 🤣
Thanks for the video I hadn't thought about eating using a rotozip. I just purchased my drywall from Lowe's and will be hanging it within the next week. Question, would it be easier to do the floor level first and then go up from there so you can use it to hold the upper panels? Also what kind of space do I need between the concrete and the bottom of the sheetrock? Thanks great video
Thanks Rick! You want to start hanging the top sheet to avoid gaps. You want your gap at the bottom that trim will cover. Hope that helps and have fun!
Thank you for the quick response I really appreciate it. I'll be hanging the drywall within the next week My roof is actually a hanger in my backyard. The trusses spanned perpendicular with a hanger door except for the sides which are about 8 ft go parallel with a door which way do you suggest that I start the sheetrock? Thanks
@@rickanthony8259 well, I may need more detail to give you proper advice. If this is a garage or hanger you may want to consider stacking the drywall from the ground. However, I would use purple board if you’re resting on concrete as moisture can be absorbed into the Drywall from the ground. You can also consider hanging it vertically depending on the ceiling height. Hanging it horizontally hides imperfections in the walls a little better because you stagger your butt joints where as vertical boards will break on the same stud. If you have a somewhat standard ceiling height, then I would just stick to the original game plan and start with the ceilings.
@@Nestrs Thank you for all the responses. The ceiling height is 14 ft. I wish I could send you a photo of the selling that might give you a better idea of how or which way to place the 4x8s I have.
@@rickanthony8259 for 14 foot ceilings I would consider stacking it. Use a small piece of drywall at the bottom of the wall to stack your first piece so there is a 1/2 or 5/8 inch gap between the floor and the first piece of drywall you hang. Good luck and please let me know how it goes!
Use an x bit for Roto zip. And you need to go counter clockwise for cutting out can lights(outside of light/box) and clockwise for the inside. Also no need to mess with outlets. Just mark the top of the box so you don't hit and damage the outlet.
Daniel Morrill 👍🏼 thanks for the comment and actually that would be the best advice for beginners. Most projects will not have outlets at this stage and as long as you have a quality box you are not going to hurt it. Stopping to precisely measure to the outside of the box will slow you down and may require you to tape around the box if it is not perfect. Mark the center with your knife and keep moving.
One alteration I would make would be explaining that the drywall should not touch the floor, great video though. I appreciate that it's not monotonous like most build videos!!
Thanks for the comment Joshua. 100% For doorways you can save some time and Rotozip bits by using your saw and box cutter. Plus you will cut down on the dust.
Do you have any advice for covering a 2% asbestos popcorn ceiling with drywall? quotes to abate/encapsulate in my area was estimated for $31,000 so going with the pros are just not an option
Hey 11219tt, you definitely want your drywall to be above your finished flooring height. This will prevent buckling if your floor expands moves and stop moisture in the floor from absorbing up into the drywall and causing damage. A good rule of thumbs is about an inch or so above the finished floor height.
I would love to work with you as my boss/ teacher cause your great at being very informative and very easy to understand cause alot of times guy try to use slang terms i think they think it makes them seem like it gives the impression they been around that type of work for a long time but it doesn't help the new comer that is unfamiliar with the slang lingo, just speak using normal words it really helps, thank you for that and that was an awesome video i picked up so many helpful tips that I am going to use at home and for future jobs
If u go counter clockwise when routering the outside of something clockwise when it’s a inside cut like window or door the router won’t try to run away
On all the videos I've watched such as homerenovisions, you should be going counterclockwise when roto zip an outlet. Find the center of the box, disconnect the wires, fold them in so no wires are cut.Start at center to the inside edge, jump to outside edge and roto zip counterclockwise.
I think it would be much easier to just put sponge pad with ink on the face of receptical, then make imprint on the backside of the drywall. Cut along the imprint. Also, if the receptical box is already raised to account for drywall thickness, there is no need to take out the socket from receptical box.
Great video. I am building a small soundproof, totally enclosed cubicle. I am going to double up with 5/8" drywall and use green glue in between. Do I have to mud and tape the first layer of joined drywall, and then do the same for the 2nd layer?
Thanks for this video it’s so helpful! I’m trying to drywall and old attic with old outlets/light fixtures. Now I don’t feel so unprepared, thanks! Y’all are so funny!
Hey Stephen, while there are some rare cases where stacking makes more sense the basic school of thought is that you want the gap at the bottom of the floor that will ultimately be covered by your baseboards.
Ok I’m not even five minutes into your video here guys and I’m subscribing. I like your no bullshit no superfluidity but still fun way of presenting. I like your logic behind explaining why you choose to do things the way your doing them and I like that you’re having fun with it. I instantly like you guys
Yep, ideally you want to hang the drywall before the outlets are in 😊 If that is the case, My suggestion would be to turn off the power, unscrew the outlet and push it to one side and rotozip one side at a time while moving the outlet as you go. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
I have to ask I'm old school. We always installed our drywall long est end up wall only one seem to mud every 4 ft. Why now is it all being done long way from bottom up wall. Do you understand what I am asking. I have a contractor that insist on new way and I as owner and the money man want it my OLD way. HELP Here
Thomas Bridges I would recommend doing it the new way 😂😂😂. While hanging vertically reduces butts joints, it increases linear seam footage. More importantly horizontal hanging hides uneven studs and ensures a smoother appearance. That’s why you only see drywall hung vertically in basements, garages (not mine 😀) and commercial spaces due to fire code.
Am planing to build a seperating wall between two rooms Can yuh advice me whether to use insulation between the drywall or is it overkill for such a simple build?
ashfaaq inventor it’s all about your preference and how you are going to use the space. If you want to dampen the sound add some sound proofing insulation. As far thermal insulation is concerned only exterior walls are needed. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment.
Alone Underwater great question! If you take my advice and screw all your boards you really don’t need it. Back in the day we cut the boards with the hatchet part of the hammer. I was just used to always having it...😂
Read comments?… read them… 1. What size screw for 5/8 on ceiling? 1 1/2? 2. Can I make a kicker? 3. What is best for muddin’ , spade or 15 in 1, floater? 4. What grade grit sandpaper for the smoothing? 5. Do you recommend scaffold alternatives… for high ceilings? Mahalo
My apologies for the late response… you can use a standard driver to do this as well. The trick to create a slight dimple without tearing the paper. You can adjust the setting on the driver to help. If you break the paper, put another screw in a couple inches away.
Around 6:30 you say never screw the factory edge incase of blowouts. Im assuming that applies for both edges (top and side)? Does that also apply to the walls? How close does the wall go to the roof? Is there any gap or is it pushed on flush before screwing. (Like is there anything i will be putting in between the wall and roof or is the roof board directly resting on the wall)
theironninja314 good questions... you will want to hang ceiling boards first and flush to the studs. Don’t screw any of your edges until they are against a stud or another sheet of drywall to prevent blowouts. This goes for ceilings and walls. All joints should be tight and flush to all adjacent surfaces. For example, your wall boards should be up against your ceiling boards (no gaps). I hope that helps and good luck!
I need to find a project to try this on. It’s hard getting into apprenticeships these days so I’ll try to attain knowledge and from others and gain experience for myself
I'm remodeling my first home with my girlfriend. It's 104 years old! We ripped out all the old lath and plaster (about 15,000 pounds of it), re-wired the place, installed insulation, and working on drywall now. My dad has been helping me with the drywall, but it's nice to watch another video to help better myself to help my dad more. Thanks
Sounds like a big project! Glad this was helpful.
I just bought a 50-year-old house and going to try to do the same. Did y'all rewire the house yoursleves?
@@benfontenot9896 yes we did. You're supposed to pull permits for it, but we opted not to. We did the wiring while the walls were open before insulation and drywall. It makes life much much easier. If you have any questions, let me know
I am literally about to start the same project. My aunt is letting my buy her 140 year old house off of her for whatever is owed on it. Its a massive place and it will be so pretty when its done.
Marry that girl! She’s a keeper!
Thank you, thank you, thank you ...for not talking about what you're "going to do", (for 20 minutes) before doing it! Your style is totally to the point, and doesn't waste my time! I just subscribed!!
Several tips I didn't know, and I've done several drywall projects. The bit about not screwing in the joining stud until the other piece is hung is VERY COOL. Thank you!
Isn't this the best drywall installation video or what? Thank you very much.
Thanks Nestrs. Got volunteer drywall work at the church this week. Don't want to be the only ignorant one showing up.
NotSoHandyTim, First, love the handle 😂 Hopefully this gave you enough info to impressed a few people at church. Thanks for the comment!
You'll probably be the one bossing everybody around.
Good advice but didn’t answer my questions about hanging dw around doors and windows. Specifically, where do you stop, at the stud, at the door frame or window frame?
Appreciate the video... Did drywall, but tired of the professionals treating me like they dont wana teach me and have me for a helping hand... Now I can go to work and show them that I know a thang or 2...
Rock on Money Hungry!
Money Hungry I hate that too. You’d think they would want the help. I try and learn and save money on every job. I speak with them before hand and let them know my agenda so the pros that don’t give me time I don’t use.
pro's are d*cks
Just hung drywall in my garage! This video was sooo helpful! Obviously I’m not a professional and I’ve never done this before so it’s not 100% perfect, but it’s doing the job I need it to do and it doesn’t look horrible! Thanks so much!
For a garage I think "doesn't look horrible" is a good standard
This is the best drywall video I’ve seen guys!
...and THANKS TO YOU BOTH, and finding this video THIS MORNING, TONIGHT I am no longer a drywall virgin, having hung my 1st two 4x8 sheets of dw!!! Straight cut, placed and screwed, likewise...no missed studs either! The shyt looks BAAAAAD! Hi-5 Nick and Sara(h)! Thanks so much.
Thank you for the awesome video!! I built a restroom in my shop and have everything done now. . .except the drywall. I framed, wired, and plumbed it with only the help from my friends and UA-cam videos. For some reason, the drywall has me the most anxious.
Hey David, that’s great! Hanging is easy. Finishing will take a little more patience. Have fun!
Once I buy the 8' level, I won't have enough money for the insulation and the drywall.
VCR Time Machine Bahahaha, a 4’ level will be fine.
Harbor freight. Levels work good enough for drywalling
As an engineer who used to design levels(the blue ones that are owned by the red company, wink wink). Get an I beam :) lighter, easier to hold and just as accurate (if you don't beat the shit out of it). Just not as durable. Just don't get the husky I-beam, you can bend it if you look at it too hard. Try empire e55(wink wink) or irwin.
Wich vcr works better for a time machine a beta or vhs a Sanyo or Sony?
And he just throws it into a pile
thank you!!!! this video really explained lots and I will be sure to have it playing and i will definitely be rewinding it about a thousand times!!!!!
This is really helpful. I'm finishing the ceiling in my cabin, and this is exactly the kind of tutorial I needed. Thank you so much!
I'm doing the same for my 16x30 cabin.
I’m working with my dad with is construction remodeling thing and we have a 1100 job we are doing on this so I want a head start on it, thx for the video
You guys are friggin' adorable AND i learned what i was looking to learn about putting up a drywall ceiling. Dig it, man!
Just had my son's shower pipe burst and now in the middle of Demo'ing and redoing the whole thing myself. This was extremely helpful! Thank you!!!
I want to dry wall my garage and I’m curious as to what that stuff is in between the studs and why is it there? As well as do I need it if my garage doesn’t have it? Very informative video and want to try it out after I get a little more information about it. Thank you !
Its insulation
I'm turning 16 very soon and I've been asked by a few people to help them with drywall because they are low on staff and really could use the help. I have hardly any experience at all and the people that are considering highering me are aware of this too. I'm very thankful for this video because it will allow me to do a better job on peoples homes. Thanks again!
That’s awesome Philip! Thanks for the comment.
Good job. U guys answered my question on why put up strapping. My next question is the wood strapping pressure treated ? My ceiling caved in in the living room. No water damage so insurance won't cover. My first time doing this job with my son who just graduated from Ranken Carpentry. It's our project.
Hey Los Moore, I would never use pressure treated wood in an interior space. Lots of nasty chemicals that you and your family will potential breath in. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment 👍🏼
Very nice vid, and very well explained I am getting ready to do a room that I just built thanks for the good vid, and you made it fun with your jokes, thank you, thank you !
Nice having such a pleasant helper.
That was great dude
Can you make a diy on installing insulation? And one on running electric?
*YOU GUYS MADE IT LOOK SO EASY!*
My buddy got me some work helping him with painting and drywall. But I've never hung drywall. So thanks for this!
You guys are amazing. I'm itching to do drywall now.
Thanks Nevin!
subscribed, was going to hire my little project out but gonna buy the tools and do it myself, thanks for the video.
Steffen Kightlinger, Awesome! Let us know how it goes.
Great video! I was so nervous when you were cutting around the outlet (for the wires!) I can see why you suggest hanging drywall before electical.
What kind of insulation did you use for the walls and the roof?
Great videos.. informative and funny is a good combo. Thanks!
drywalling where rooms will have a drop ceiling, therefore the ceiling won't be first. Considering this (only walls are getting drywall) is there still an advantage to putting the top 4' of the 8' wall board on first versus just working from the bottom up? I am not concerned if the final height of the drop ceiling is exactly 8' or if I have to make it 7'-10" or 7'-11". IF it is OK to put the bottom board in place first, should that board still be lifted slightly? If so, how much.
Tom Brizzi Thanks for the question. If it were me, I would still hang the top piece first. I guess it really doesn’t matter if you buy a piece of j-bead to slip on the top edge of the drywall. It will hide any cut edges you have and creates a finished edge that will butt up against the drop ceiling framing. For me, it’s always easier to hang the top piece and cut the bottom board if needed. The gap will be covered by your baseboard.
The last time I stacked drywall (many years ago) was for a commercial space with a room that had 20’ high ceilings. Hope that helps!
Putting up dry wall for the first time and the plug trick is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!!
The way he runs to get the leveler 😂😂😂 I love this channel!!
Is it necessary to get a drywall jack? Or can two people reasonably lift it themselves
Oh my god. The way he just tossed the level physically HURT me. 🤮 😂
jaida locke rest assure no tools were harmed in the making of this video 😂 Sarah caught the level when I gently tossed it to her. Not sure if it showed but I was nervous throwing it. We have gotten so many comments about it 🤣
That's just "calibrating" it.
Crazy throwing tools.
-YEAH...me 2!
Dierks Bentley what was I thinking
Thanks for the video I hadn't thought about eating using a rotozip. I just purchased my drywall from Lowe's and will be hanging it within the next week. Question, would it be easier to do the floor level first and then go up from there so you can use it to hold the upper panels? Also what kind of space do I need between the concrete and the bottom of the sheetrock? Thanks great video
Thanks Rick! You want to start hanging the top sheet to avoid gaps. You want your gap at the bottom that trim will cover. Hope that helps and have fun!
Thank you for the quick response I really appreciate it. I'll be hanging the drywall within the next week My roof is actually a hanger in my backyard. The trusses spanned perpendicular with a hanger door except for the sides which are about 8 ft go parallel with a door which way do you suggest that I start the sheetrock? Thanks
@@rickanthony8259 well, I may need more detail to give you proper advice. If this is a garage or hanger you may want to consider stacking the drywall from the ground. However, I would use purple board if you’re resting on concrete as moisture can be absorbed into the Drywall from the ground.
You can also consider hanging it vertically depending on the ceiling height. Hanging it horizontally hides imperfections in the walls a little better because you stagger your butt joints where as vertical boards will break on the same stud.
If you have a somewhat standard ceiling height, then I would just stick to the original game plan and start with the ceilings.
@@Nestrs
Thank you for all the responses. The ceiling height is 14 ft. I wish I could send you a photo of the selling that might give you a better idea of how or which way to place the 4x8s I have.
@@rickanthony8259 for 14 foot ceilings I would consider stacking it. Use a small piece of drywall at the bottom of the wall to stack your first piece so there is a 1/2 or 5/8 inch gap between the floor and the first piece of drywall you hang. Good luck and please let me know how it goes!
Great video and I am going to be starting next month on my project at 🏠.
Use an x bit for Roto zip. And you need to go counter clockwise for cutting out can lights(outside of light/box) and clockwise for the inside. Also no need to mess with outlets. Just mark the top of the box so you don't hit and damage the outlet.
Daniel Morrill 👍🏼 thanks for the comment and actually that would be the best advice for beginners. Most projects will not have outlets at this stage and as long as you have a quality box you are not going to hurt it. Stopping to precisely measure to the outside of the box will slow you down and may require you to tape around the box if it is not perfect. Mark the center with your knife and keep moving.
Finishing off a basement this helped a lot guys.
Awesome Mike! Thanks for the comment.
Wanted to see the tape and mudding part... Thats all I got questions on..
Check out our video on that here…
ua-cam.com/video/Rrr2J_pBDtk/v-deo.html
Great job. Great video
One alteration I would make would be explaining that the drywall should not touch the floor, great video though. I appreciate that it's not monotonous like most build videos!!
Very good point Ron! Thanks for the comment!
Rotozip or router clockwise for windows and door frames counter clockwise for lights and electrical boxes
Thanks for the comment Joshua. 100% For doorways you can save some time and Rotozip bits by using your saw and box cutter. Plus you will cut down on the dust.
Do you have any advice for covering a 2% asbestos popcorn ceiling with drywall? quotes to abate/encapsulate in my area was estimated for $31,000 so going with the pros are just not an option
Great job on three video. Easy to understand. I'm ready to tackle my project now. Thanks guys
Thanks for the comment! Let us know how your project goes.
How’d it go?
So maybe im missing it but i dont see the link for the "kicker" i can see that saving my back from a lot of pain! Thanks!
This video was very good to understand. Awesome job!
msterrim81, thanks for the comment!
Awesome vid, thanks for the tips! Also, your assistant is beautiful!
How far off the ground ship the drywall sit? Do you have the drywall be Hoyer underlayment and flooring is installed? I need more information
Hey 11219tt, you definitely want your drywall to be above your finished flooring height. This will prevent buckling if your floor expands moves and stop moisture in the floor from absorbing up into the drywall and causing damage. A good rule of thumbs is about an inch or so above the finished floor height.
Very informative and entertaining...Thanks !
Thanks Susan!
Love the video, thanks for sharing ❤️
2:36 "I screw everything... just screw everything" awesome!!
Yeah and butt joints! Lololol
Ok, this video was pretty freaking awesome.
Thanks Media Bear!
I love this video it’s fun and so detailed and informative thank you so much
Thank YOU so much!
Good stuff I’ve watched 10 videos for beginners this actually helped me
Always good to hear. Thanks for the comment!
Wow. excellent video. U guys make it look really easy. Thanks.
ShoresOfHelll Glad you liked it and thanks for the comment!
I would love to work with you as my boss/ teacher cause your great at being very informative and very easy to understand cause alot of times guy try to use slang terms i think they think it makes them seem like it gives the impression they been around that type of work for a long time but it doesn't help the new comer that is unfamiliar with the slang lingo, just speak using normal words it really helps, thank you for that and that was an awesome video i picked up so many helpful tips that I am going to use at home and for future jobs
Hey Sam, thanks for the comment!
If u go counter clockwise when routering the outside of something clockwise when it’s a inside cut like window or door the router won’t try to run away
Thanks Doug!
Notice that he says clockwise then cuts counter clockwise. Sloppy cut too. I’m already better than you and I just started. Have a nice day!
Great video for beginners thanks
Israel Casasola thanks for the comment!
Just got to give credit when it’s do looking forward to next video💯💯👷♂️🛠
That video was very helpful guys just what I was looking for. Thank you somuch .
Cleme Juan, Thanks for the comment!
Loved the video. Do you have anything concerning hanging drywall on angled walls? Like the wall slopes up towards the ceiling.
On all the videos I've watched such as homerenovisions, you should be going counterclockwise when roto zip an outlet. Find the center of the box, disconnect the wires, fold them in so no wires are cut.Start at center to the inside edge, jump to outside edge and roto zip counterclockwise.
Thank you, it looked like he was going counter clockwise, but wasn't sure if the video was reversed.
I think it would be much easier to just put sponge pad with ink on the face of receptical, then make imprint on the backside of the drywall. Cut along the imprint. Also, if the receptical box is already raised to account for drywall thickness, there is no need to take out the socket from receptical box.
The metal ears/tabs on the receptacle are designed to sit flush in front of the drywall. Much more solid installation if you do it properly.
Great video. I am building a small soundproof, totally enclosed cubicle. I am going to double up with 5/8" drywall and use green glue in between. Do I have to mud and tape the first layer of joined drywall, and then do the same for the 2nd layer?
Hey Michael, nope, you just need to finish the exposed sheet. 👍🏼
@@Nestrs Ok. Got it. Thank you. 🙂
youre supposed to go counter clock wise with that tool
Awesome video. Why did you use 5/8 sheeting on ceiling vs 1/2 all around? Thanks!
because the ceiling joist are 24 on center and possibly fire code,walls are 16 on center.sometimes 5/8 will be used on fire or house walls.
Thanks for this video it’s so helpful! I’m trying to drywall and old attic with old outlets/light fixtures. Now I don’t feel so unprepared, thanks! Y’all are so funny!
In real life we are very serious 😉 Thanks for the comment!
Is it necessary to hang the top piece first on the wall? If so why?
Hey Stephen, while there are some rare cases where stacking makes more sense the basic school of thought is that you want the gap at the bottom of the floor that will ultimately be covered by your baseboards.
Ok I’m not even five minutes into your video here guys and I’m subscribing. I like your no bullshit no superfluidity but still fun way of presenting. I like your logic behind explaining why you choose to do things the way your doing them and I like that you’re having fun with it. I instantly like you guys
6:20 little tips like that ... gold, thanks!
Absolutely!
Can you guys do a video on how to do Fiber cement Board and Batten siding on a house? We could sure use some helpful tips on that.
I was wondering about using my rotozip with a outlet already installed. Thanks.
Yep, ideally you want to hang the drywall before the outlets are in 😊 If that is the case, My suggestion would be to turn off the power, unscrew the outlet and push it to one side and rotozip one side at a time while moving the outlet as you go. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
@@Nestrs also to use black tape around the outlet you removed is helpful. cheers!
Thank you for tossing the eight foot long precision measuring tool to the floor. Very professional.
I have to ask I'm old school. We always installed our drywall long est end up wall only one seem to mud every 4 ft. Why now is it all being done long way from bottom up
wall. Do you understand what I am asking. I have a contractor that insist on new way and I as owner and the money man want it my OLD way. HELP Here
Thomas Bridges I would recommend doing it the new way 😂😂😂. While hanging vertically reduces butts joints, it increases linear seam footage. More importantly horizontal hanging hides uneven studs and ensures a smoother appearance. That’s why you only see drywall hung vertically in basements, garages (not mine 😀) and commercial spaces due to fire code.
Ok hanging vertical has nothing to do with a fire code. On steel you hang vertical wood you hang horizontally it just a convenience factor
Can someone please tell me if I can hang the drywall horizontally in my tiny house? Thanks
This video should have been called: "How to hang drywall in fabulous way" lol
Thanks Vesko Ruychev!
Haha so true vesko
They are both cute!
nice bud joint 🙂
That was excellent. I’m sure it’s not but you make it look easy.
Thanks David! It got easier over time...
Am planing to build a seperating wall between two rooms
Can yuh advice me whether to use insulation between the drywall or is it overkill for such a simple build?
definitely do the insulation- makes it more soundproof
ashfaaq inventor it’s all about your preference and how you are going to use the space. If you want to dampen the sound add some sound proofing insulation. As far thermal insulation is concerned only exterior walls are needed. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment.
Thanks for the reply you guys rock!
Cheers from Mauritius
Thank you so much for the knowledge!
On a more personal note, I would drink a beer with you two any day! My kind of people!
Yes! 🍻
I am about to buy my first home and I want a fixer upper. This helps
Isabel A. Love that! Good luck to you. It will be worth it!
Me too
what part did you use the drywall hammer thats in your show notes?
Alone Underwater great question! If you take my advice and screw all your boards you really don’t need it. Back in the day we cut the boards with the hatchet part of the hammer. I was just used to always having it...😂
I laughed out loud with the level. Probably better for beginners to start with a 24” and work up to the 8 footer. Great information and humor balance.
Thanks Mark
Great intro guys! And really awesome tips Nick 👍
Read comments?… read them…
1. What size screw for 5/8 on ceiling? 1 1/2?
2. Can I make a kicker?
3. What is best for muddin’ , spade or 15 in 1, floater?
4. What grade grit sandpaper for the smoothing?
5. Do you recommend scaffold alternatives… for high ceilings?
Mahalo
Awesome video!
what are the metal L brackets called that I see being used to hold the drywall at the ceiling
Great tips, about to do my garage and you easily answered my questions . Thanks
Thanks for the comment Ron!
Most of the new 1/2 board today is OK for the ceiling, it's made different than in past!
Wow! I wish my helper looked like that!
Me too. He kinda cute.
@@iamwooth1729 haha classic
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I bet you do! She's WAY out your league LOL!!!! Stick to the fatties bro. Stay in your lane.
Don’t you want to go counterclockwise and not clockwise with the rotozip/spiral saw?
Yep! Man I was exhausted when we filmed this video...
Dude......You make it look so easy!...😔.....im afraid of starting my little drywall project..........
strong one lol, thank you! It’s ok to be afraid just don’t let it stop you from trying 😊 This trade is easily fixable if you make a mistake.
Yep, try, and if you get in over your head, you can always phone a friend or professional.
which is the best way: cut out the can light holes before you texture and paint the ceiling or should you hang the ceiling then texture and paint?
Hey Lina, always cut your opening first. Finish (mud) and paint after. Also, smooth ceiling are better and texture 😉
Some info on screw depth would be cool. I don't have one of those special bits, any advice?
My apologies for the late response… you can use a standard driver to do this as well. The trick to create a slight dimple without tearing the paper. You can adjust the setting on the driver to help. If you break the paper, put another screw in a couple inches away.
Around 6:30 you say never screw the factory edge incase of blowouts. Im assuming that applies for both edges (top and side)? Does that also apply to the walls? How close does the wall go to the roof? Is there any gap or is it pushed on flush before screwing. (Like is there anything i will be putting in between the wall and roof or is the roof board directly resting on the wall)
theironninja314 good questions... you will want to hang ceiling boards first and flush to the studs. Don’t screw any of your edges until they are against a stud or another sheet of drywall to prevent blowouts. This goes for ceilings and walls. All joints should be tight and flush to all adjacent surfaces. For example, your wall boards should be up against your ceiling boards (no gaps). I hope that helps and good luck!
Nestrs, LLC it did thank you!
What size drywall screws do you need if you’re hanging 1/2in x 4-ft x 8-ft drywall ?
Hey Quis, I would use 1 1/4” screws. 👍🏼
I need to find a project to try this on. It’s hard getting into apprenticeships these days so I’ll try to attain knowledge and from others and gain experience for myself
Lark Ford diy
These were the kind of tips I was looking for! Those "keep in mind for next step" tips are the best
Do you guys recommend hanging the top sheet first and then bottom? (side walls) or vice versa?
Yep! Top first. Pick up a kicker to raise the lower board to close the gap.
When using rotozip always go Counter-Clockwise ! But great video!
Yep, that was a long weekend 👍🏼 Thanks for the comment.
@@Nestrs he went counter on the circle then clockwise upon the outlet. Also never mentioned to start screwing in the middle not on apt he edges