Wood Framing For Drywall Ceiling

To protect a plaster ceiling install the plate with 2 1 2 inch long drywall screws.

Wood framing for drywall ceiling.

Start by tapping on the ceiling with the butt of a hammer or other solid instrument. The first thing you have to evaluate is if the ceiling frame is level. Make sure the edges of the two plates are flush. Alternately you can use the tap and listen method to locate wood framing.

Check the wall for plumb with a carpenter s level then nail the bottom plate to the floor. Remove the material that covers the wood framing such as the drywall or tiles. Listen as you tap across the ceiling for a sharp sound indicating a solid wood behind. Ceiling drywall installation is a tough job that will require at least two people to complete.

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. Anchor the wall by nailing up through the top plate into the ceiling plate. 1 find the wall studs around the entire perimeter of.