Wood Framing For Drywall Ceiling

1 find the wall studs around the entire perimeter of.

Wood framing for drywall ceiling.

Start by tapping on the ceiling with the butt of a hammer or other solid instrument. Ceiling drywall installation is a tough job that will require at least two people to complete. Anchor the wall by nailing up through the top plate into the ceiling plate. 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.

To protect a plaster ceiling install the plate with 2 1 2 inch long drywall screws. Check the wall for plumb with a carpenter s level then nail the bottom plate to the floor. Alternately you can use the tap and listen method to locate wood framing. Make sure the edges of the two plates are flush.

Listen as you tap across the ceiling for a sharp sound indicating a solid wood behind. The first step of the project is to evaluate the structure of the ceiling made of either wood studs or of metal studs. If paneling remains on the ceiling once you remove the visible ceiling coverings pry the nails out with the claw of a hammer and take the panels down. The first thing you have to evaluate is if the ceiling frame is level.