Article: Start in the corning and raise the first sheet of drywall to the ceiling so you can get an idea of the placement across the joists. Wait until you know where you're placing the sheet before you apply any adhesive to the joists. Drywall adhesive dries within 15 minutes, so make sure you’re ready to begin placing the drywall as soon as you apply the adhesive. Using your T-brace, or a friend to assist you, raise the first sheet of drywall to the ceiling and slide it snugly into the corner. Make sure that the tapered edges of the sheet are facing the floor. If you’re using a drywall lift, move the lift underneath the ceiling and place the drywall sheet on the lift so that it is directly under the corner of the ceiling. Lift it slowly, making sure the sheet doesn’t jostle or move out of position. Attach the next piece of drywall using this same process and continue along the wall, always ensuring that the tapered edges abut one another and are facing down. The tapered edges are designed to make the process of taping and mudding easier, so it’s important that they remain facing down. Use either nails or screws to attach the drywall to the joists. Drive the fasteners in .375 inches (0.95 cm) away from the edges of each sheet and space them 7 inches (18 cm) apart along the perimeter. Along the interior joist, install the fasteners at about 12 inches (30 cm) increments. The heads of the fasteners you choose should come in contact with the paper facing, sinking in slightly without breaking through the paper. When you finish the first row of drywall and move on to the second, make sure the seams don’t line up between the two rows. Having staggered seams will enforce the stability of the drywall.  Measure and mark the cut line at the vertical midpoint of the drywall sheet and use a utility knife to cut through the drywall. Tip the panel off of the floor or table at a slight angle, then push it down to break it in half. Use the same procedure to attach this half-piece of drywall as you used on the first row of drywall. Continue to place drywall in rows along the ceiling, affixing them in place with nails or screws. As you move from one row to the next, make sure to stagger the seams to ensure the drywall’s stability. Now that the drywall is set, go back and cut holes in the places you marked for vents, lights, and electrical boxes. Use a spiral cutout saw to make the cutting process quick and easy.
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Apply adhesive to the joists where the first sheet of drywall will go. Raise the first piece of drywall to the ceiling. Repeat this process along the first wall. Affix the drywall sheets permanently to the ceiling joists. Start the second row with a half sheet of drywall to stagger the seams. Repeat this process until the entire ceiling is covered. Go back and cut holes in the drywall for vents and fixtures.