Dont Know Remodeling

Drywall ceilings typically are installed before but tile and suspended ceilings are usually installed after walls are covered. So you may need to read

Basement Walls before continuing. Also, lighting and other fixtures are installed (Basement Wiring) after the ceiling is installed.Drywall is available in sheets of 4 X 8 ft. or 4 X 12 ft. The 12-ft length is for larger rooms and are not very easy to install so the 8-ft. length is preferred by do-it-yourselfers. Some pros live dangerously and install 4 X 16 ft. drywall. Drywall comes in thicknesses of 1/4 to 3/4 inch. To keep ceilings from sagging, 1/2 and 5/8 inch are preferred. The only disadvantages to the thicker sheets is their additional weight and price.

When selecting drywall, consider its use. If in a moist area such as a bathroom, make sure you get water-resistant drywall. It’s usually blue or green in color—and more expensive.

Remodeling Tips

How much drywall will you need? Measure the ceiling and add 20 percent for waste, then divide the total by 32. There are 32 sq. ft. in a 4 X 8 ft. sheet of drywall. For example, if the combined ceilings in you basement are 400 sq. ft., add 80 sq. ft. for waste for a total of 480 sq. ft. Divide it by 32 and you come up with 15 sheets of 4 X 8 ft. drywall. Note that experienced drywallers add just 10 percent, but they are often very creative in using scrap.