Hanging Drywall From the Top Down. Hang drywall on the ceiling first, then the walls. Check the ceiling for bowed joists using a 4-ft. level. Irregularities less than 1/8 in. are of no concern ...

Learn more about the cost of drywall installation, ... Half-inch standard drywall makes up most of a home’s interior walls and ceilings. Standard drywall costs $0.40 to $0.50 per square foot or ...

Easier to install than drywall, a suspended ceiling allows simple access to overhead mechanical systems. It's comprised of a grid that supports 2 x 4- or 2 x 2-ft. panels.

Q As a longtime income property manager, I thought I had seen it all — until a drywall ceiling in a tenant's living room suddenly gave way and fell to the floor. It wasn't just a piece here and ...