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Tips for Keeping Plasterboard Attached to the Ceiling

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Installing plasterboard within your home is often one of the last steps involved in the construction process. Once you have the plasterboard installed, you can begin painting and finish up the final design aspects of any space. However, one of the biggest issues when installing plasterboard involves making sure that it stays attached to the ceiling.

Since plasterboard can be bulky in size, it is possible for it to become weighed down and sag from the ceiling. This means that before you begin installing plasterboard to the ceiling as a homeowner, you need to know the most effective tips designed to hold the plasterboard to the ceiling without any visible sagging.

Lift

Since placing plasterboard in position against ceiling joists can be a tough job, it is best that you use a plasterboard lift. This is a tool that is specifically designed to make the process of attaching plasterboard to ceilings much more manageable. By using a lift, you have the ability to just place the plasterboard on supports and the lift can be used to adhere the plasterboard to match the slant of angle of the ceiling perfectly. You can use the crank on the lift to make sure that the plasterboard is in perfect position against the joist on the ceiling.

The best part about using a lift to install plasterboard is that the lift will hold it in place while you fasten the screws. It is important that you use the right type of fasteners to ensure that the plasterboard will not begin to sag over time. It is always best to use screws that are designed for use on plasterboard instead of traditional nails. These screws are designed to not pop out of place. The head of the screw will sink into the plasterboard when you screw it into place.

Taping

It is also common to use the taping method when you want to make sure that plasterboard stays attached to the ceiling. This is most effective if you use tape that is specifically designed for construction use because it will be more durable. To use the taping method, you will apply this construction tape at all of the edges along the wall to ensure that the plasterboard is secure. You should only use a small amount of joint compound when you are taping the plasterboard into place and adhere this compound over the tape. The tape will begin to bubble if you apply too much compound. You want the best seam possible so that when you paint over it that the tape seam is not visible.

For more information and tips, consider communicating with your plasterboard suppliers and equipment company. 


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