How do you drywall an uneven ceiling joist?
One effective method for creating a flat surface for ceiling drywall is to install “strapping” to the joists, then fastening the drywall to the strapping. Installed properly, 1-by-3-inch spruce or pine strapping runs perpendicular to the direction of the ceiling joists.
How do you fix uneven ceiling drywall?
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Can you hang drywall on trusses?
When attaching drywall to trusses 24 inches OC, you can attach the drywall directly to the truss using thicker, 5/8-inch drywall or specially formulated drywall that resists sagging. Home improvement centers carry different brands; ask for “sag-resistant drywall.”
How do you fix a uneven ceiling?
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Can you attach drywall to ceiling joists?
Yes you can, but it is not always easy to do. The joists may not be perfectly spaced and you only have a 1-1/2 inch target for attaching two edges of the drywall.
How do you fix uneven joists?
If you have an uneven floor, you may need to think about leveling floor joists with shims. This job can run you $1,000 and $5,000, depending on the extent of the job. Leveling the floor with shims is when you attach thin, wedge-shaped pieces of wood on top of the low areas of the joists to make the top joists even.
How do you make joint compound?
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