How to Hang Drywall on a Ceiling - Clever Tip to Make the Job Easier

Hanging drywall on a ceiling is the hardest part of any drywall job — especially solo. This video covers the clever technique for getting sheets up and held in place while you drive the screws, plus the screw pattern, joint placement, and how to deal with butt joints that want to sag.

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PRO TIP: Run ceiling drywall perpendicular to the joists whenever possible — it's stronger and gives you more screw targets at each end. Stagger your end joints so no two sheets end on the same joist.

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