Replacing Bathroom Ceiling Sheetrock

Remove items such as cabinets and hampers from the bathroom.

Replacing bathroom ceiling sheetrock.

Dry fit the sheetrock onto the ceiling make any adjustments you need then use 1 1 4 drywall screws to attach it to the joists. Remove the old drywall. Spread joint compound over the tape and smooth it out. Cover the floor and fixtures with dropcloths or plastic sheets.

Instructions clear out the attic insulation. Begin work in one corner of the ceiling. Put on safety glasses work gloves and a dust mask. If the damaged ceiling is below an attic chances are the attic has insulation.

The cost to replace ceiling drywall starts at 3 86 4 77 per square foot but can vary significantly with site conditions and options. These are thin mesh patches that have adhesive on one side. Replacing the drywall on the ceiling isn t a complicated job but it s messy potentially hazardous and not something you want to do unless it s absolutely necessary. All the old drywall is.

With the area clear you can see the perimeter of the drywall to be removed. Actual costs will depend on job size conditions and options. See typical tasks and time to replace ceiling drywall along with per unit costs and material requirements. Get fair costs for your specific project requirements.

Take care not to screw down too hard. Follow these easy tips along with the video to make quick work of repairing your ceiling from cracks nail pops or large holes. Drive screws into both sides of the stud the nail is in. For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 125 square feet the cost to replace drywall starts at 3 86 4 77 per square foot.

To estimate costs for your project. Secure these with. You want the ends of the original sheetrock and the new sheetrock to align horizontally e g match in flatness. Stick it over the repair and coat it with two coats of joint compound.

For repairs less than 6 inches in diameter buy a metal drywall patch instead of greenboard drywall.