I have never done drwall, so this will be an interesting challange. As I understand, you should start by installing the drywall on the ceiling first. I want to do my ceiling last in my basement HT for the following reasons.
1. The top plate of my 2x4 walls is attached to the joists above. However, I do have some pipes running perpendicular (i.e. under) to the joists, and I will have to use 2x2 funning strips to lower the ceiling around these pipes. So, once I do this and install the drywall, I will no longer have access to the top plate on the walls in which to secure drywall. So, walls first, RIGHT?
2. Once I finish the basement, I will need to rewire the family room above. No ceiling will help.
3. I have not picked out my front projector yet. So, I don't know the throw distances yet and therefore where to place electrical and mounts and other stuff.
So, when these reasons, I assume it would make more sense to leave the ceiling drywall for last.
Does this make sense? Why do you normally want to do the drywall first?
Thanks,
- Hal
1. The top plate of my 2x4 walls is attached to the joists above. However, I do have some pipes running perpendicular (i.e. under) to the joists, and I will have to use 2x2 funning strips to lower the ceiling around these pipes. So, once I do this and install the drywall, I will no longer have access to the top plate on the walls in which to secure drywall. So, walls first, RIGHT?
2. Once I finish the basement, I will need to rewire the family room above. No ceiling will help.
3. I have not picked out my front projector yet. So, I don't know the throw distances yet and therefore where to place electrical and mounts and other stuff.
So, when these reasons, I assume it would make more sense to leave the ceiling drywall for last.
Does this make sense? Why do you normally want to do the drywall first?
Thanks,
- Hal