One man drywall installation on ceiling

Shows how one man can install drywall on a ceiling using a simple, inexpensive jig. No need to buy or rent a drywall lift. Hanging sheetrock on a ceiling can be a challenge for even two men but this technique makes it almost fun even when you hang the gyproc yourself. Telescopic paint roller handles are used here but any equivalent deadman would work just fine. Google "drywall deadman" to find out more. The ratcheting cargo bar (or jack) is essential for this technique to work properly. This kind of cargo bar is generally used to secure loads in pickups. Harbor Freight Tools and others sell these for about $20.00. The main jig though is the adjustable (telescoping) closet rod - these can bought for $4.00 or so. Of course any kind of plastic pipe that will fit loosely over the rod will work fine - abs is used in this video. If you are working with 12 foot drywall simply use two closet rods appropriately spaced.

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[nytrini2005]

You are the king of innovation!!!

I've been hesitating from doing my kitchen ceiling because I have no one to help me. I usually think I'm innovative, but you're a genius!!!

[nlinventor]

@nytrini2005 Thanks! You might be interested in a Kitchen Corner Drawer video that I just up loaded to YouTube

Good luck with your project and let me know if you want any more info. (Search "Kitchen Corner Drawer" on YT if you can't find the new video otherwise.)

[nlinventor]

@nytrini2005 search "Homemade kitchen corner drawers and cabinets" or search "nlinventor" within Youtube"

[IOITALL2HIM]

Where can i get one of those bars?

[nlinventor]

@IOITALL2HIM Google "cargo bar harbor freight" and you will find them for under $15 - good luck with the project.

[lagritaka5000]

seria mejor contratar un ayudante no cree

[nlinventor]

@lagritaka5000 Cuando no está en un apuro que este método funciona bien

[minicoopergal1]

Dude.....I commend you but check out the Absolute EZ Up and Rocker Arm.......talk about production in motion and saftey too!

[thibout0t]

:) i am a drywaller piece worker and i do 10 feet half inch sheet alone without help but i need just two srew or a strip on the wall to do a 12feet ... but nice method old men lol too slow for me

[localcrew]

I don't get the 1X nailers -- but I'm sure there's a reason for them like uneven floor joists on the first floor or something.

If your floor and ceiling are straight and parallel you can use a simple "T" prop with braces to hold up the drywall. Just make them a half-inch or so shorter than the distance from the floor to your drywall and prop up your ends and kick the bottoms of the prop under the drywall until they're almost plumb. They work great. Nice vid!

[amendez1979]

this is going to take forever just get a helper for the hour

[hitachi088]

looks like pretty cheap drywall. mine is way thicker and dont bend like that.

[GyanniBubba]

Ingenuity.... Love it!!! Has to be American.... :)

[oneslowride]

very clever indeed.



[EchosFromaBlankMind]

I have been using another type of jig hanging drywall by myself, however yours is by far better. I have another job coming up, and you can bet that I will be stealing this idea from you. Thanks for the inspiration.