Wood Framing For Drywall Ceiling

If paneling remains on the ceiling once you remove the visible ceiling coverings pry the nails out with the claw of a hammer and take the panels down.

Wood framing for drywall ceiling. Remove the material that covers the wood framing such as the drywall or tiles. The first step of the project is to evaluate the structure of the ceiling made of either wood studs or of metal studs. The first thing you have to evaluate is if the ceiling frame is level. To protect a plaster ceiling install the plate with 2 1 2 inch long drywall screws.

Check the wall for plumb with a carpenter s level then nail the bottom plate to the floor. When calculating your ceiling s new height be sure to account for the depth of the finished ceiling material such as drywall or wood paneling. As you can see in our case we will install the drywall ceiling on a metal stud frame but you can install drywall boards on wood studs as well. Drywall wood framed systems section pages contents partitions and walls 2 details partitions 6 ceilings 9 test data ceilings 10 details ceilings 13 good design practices 15 architectural specifications 17 introduction the basic gypsum drywall assemblies described herein offer economical quickly erected walls and ceilings on wood framing.

Anchor the wall by nailing up through the top plate into the ceiling plate. Ceiling drywall installation is a tough job that will require at least two people to complete. Listen as you tap across the ceiling for a sharp sound indicating a solid wood behind. Start by tapping on the ceiling with the butt of a hammer or other solid instrument.