Construction s a messy job and if you install the flooring first you ll spend more time on the walls because you ll have to be more careful not to drip joint compound on a new floor.
Drywall floor or ceiling first.
A standard 8 foot high wall accommodates two sheets of drywall installed horizontally.
Check the ceiling for bowed joists using a 4 ft.
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Professionals always do the lids ceilings first.
This recommendation does not apply to subfloor.
Hang drywall on the ceiling first then the walls.
Install drywall on the walls before installing floor covering.
Hanging the drywall on the ceiling first is not only simpler but will lead to longer lasting results that require fewer future repairs.
First time remodelers often make the mistake of letting drywall rest on the floor while attaching it to the vertical wall studs with screws rather than pushing the board up as high as possible to.
You can create tight and fitted corners more easily.
That way the wall pieces support the ceiling pieces.
To make the job somewhat easier make a crutch photo 3.
Now a word for you rookies.
Hanging drywall from the top down.
Drywall is heavy awkward and hard to get into position.
The general construction rule is to work from the top of the room downward.
The pieces are easier and faster to work with from the top.
Irregularities less than 1 8 in.
Hanging drywall over your head is no fun.
The drywall on the walls can support the ceiling pieces.
Both drywall work and floor installation create a mess but drywall s mess far exceeds that of flooring.
To make it a lot easier pony up for a drywall lift.