Drywall is also known as sheetrock. New York Painting Services has prepared a list of tips to help you hang and install drywall in your home.

Renting a Drywall Ceiling Lift

You should use a lift for ceiling work. You can rent one from a big box store and will be well worth the price you pay to save added strain to your back. After you get the lift home you can crank it up and down a few times to make sure it’s working properly. You will put one end of the sheetrock on the support hook with the finished side down. Lifts can also be helpful for the walls too. After you load the lift all you need to do is put it up against the wall.

Make Drywall Cutouts in Place

When you make cutouts for light switches or lights its best to do them once the drywall is in place. This will save you the hassle of having to take it down to make any other cuts should the first ones not work. You can use a cutout tool with a drywall bit making sure all wires are pushed into the wall as far as possible. Make the proper measurements after you have put the screws in just enough to hold the drywall in place. You can punch the drywall through and ease it around the cutout and drive the screws all the way in once you have taken care of the cutouts.

Panel Rollers & Panel Lifters

Panel rollers can help make big jobs small. This is another helpful piece of equipment to have around as it makes carrying up to two sheets of drywall at a time easier. One hand controls the roller and the other will balance the sheet to maneuver it through the house and will make it easier to move over thresholds as well. You can also help yourself by using a panel lifter to help you get through tight spots with ease. You can place the lifter under a sheet of drywall at the center point and lift with one hand to balance the sheet and the other arm fully extended.

Drywall Hanging Tips & Tricks

To make sure you aren’t constantly taking drywall down to shave an edge to get a good fit, you can subtract a ¼ inch from your measurements to make up for rough cuts and wavy walls. You can fill in any gaps with a joint compound afterwards. When you’re working with lower pieces you can lever them up snug against the upper sheet with a block of wood and a pry bar to avoid straining yourself to hold them up. After all the drywall is up you can check for any protruding screws and carefully drive them in slightly below the surface of the drywall. If you find any screws that were driven in too deep you can add a second screw next to them if they have ripped the paper.

Drywall Installation in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Yonkers, Tarrytown, Bronxville & White Plains New York

Doing a little research about drywall installation can make you feel more confident in your ability to do it. It’s easy to learn and doesn’t require any expensive specialty tools. If you decide to hire professionals call New York Painting Services.