Quick sheetrocking question

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Bad Wolf

Bad Wolf

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I'm putting up sheetrock over an existing ceiling. It's a quick and dirty way to get rid of the popcorn. The room is 13x 23, so I need an 8 ft piece and a 5 ft piece to go across the room.
The question is do I stagger the 8 ft and 5 ft pieces (like bricks) or line up all the 8 ft for one long joint the length of the room.

Thanks
 
Definitely stagger. That way your eye won't be drawn to the joint when you tape it.
 
Stagger. I did this is my place. The two layers of sheet rock help with sound dampening.
 
I didn't think it made a difference...if the taping is done properly and you double up screws (since it is hanging from the ceiling), it should be good. I just find one seam is easier than multiple.

But I learned today that I was wrong!! :)

Andrew
 
I would consider 2 - 12 footers, one long seam down the middle, and a very good job at taping and finishing. It can be done.
 
jebatty said:
I would consider 2 - 12 footers, one long seam down the middle, and a very good job at taping and finishing. It can be done.
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What? I'm a GC and I've Never seen it done like that.
 
jebatty said:
I would consider 2 - 12 footers, one long seam down the middle, and a very good job at taping and finishing. It can be done.
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13' wide room. There would be three seams wide.
 
Never line joints up. You are looking for cracks down the road, especially if this room has a wood stove in it. There is a reason all dry wall guys stagger the seams.
 
Bad Wolf said:
I'm putting up sheetrock over an existing ceiling. It's a quick and dirty way to get rid of the popcorn. The room is 13x 23, so I need an 8 ft piece and a 5 ft piece to go across the room.
The question is do I stagger the 8 ft and 5 ft pieces (like bricks) or line up all the 8 ft for one long joint the length of the room.

Thanks
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If you not good at taping and spackling, install the sheetrock then get a sheetrocker to tape and spackle for you. I do it all the time for people. They get me through HomeAdvisor.
 
gzecc said:
If you not good at taping and spackling, install the sheetrock then get a sheetrocker to tape and spackle for you. I do it all the time for people. They get me through HomeAdvisor.
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I am a contractor using home advisor also.... Good stuff.
 
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