01-15-2010, 04:35 PM
DocWayne, I haven't searched the net for the tips yet, but have been thinking of making a pivoting rack that could be used to get the rock up to the ceiling and hold it in place. Years ago when we did our kitchen remodel, I simply made a T-brace from scrap lumber and Vicki helped me get the sheet up and screwed in place. With near 800 square feet to do, we have to figure out an easy way.
Concerning your thoughts on the parallel versus perpendicular for the ceiling, I'll have to go perpendicular. I'm one of those oddball framers who prefers the approximately 19 3/16" spacing on the rafters and joists instead of the 16" or 24" spacing which is normal. The rafter spans were so short that 16" was overkill, but I really do not like 24" centers. Therefore, the "triangle" mark on the tape measure! (96 inches divided by 5 instead of divided by 6)
What are your thoughts on the 5/8" for the ceiling? In residential, I have only seen 1/2" for walls and ceiling.
As for the coves, I am looking forward to doing that. 3/8" in the corners and the masonite brings it out to 1/2" to match the straight walls.
I did see on one website that they recommended Liquid Nails on the ceiling joists, along with the screws or nails.
Concerning your thoughts on the parallel versus perpendicular for the ceiling, I'll have to go perpendicular. I'm one of those oddball framers who prefers the approximately 19 3/16" spacing on the rafters and joists instead of the 16" or 24" spacing which is normal. The rafter spans were so short that 16" was overkill, but I really do not like 24" centers. Therefore, the "triangle" mark on the tape measure! (96 inches divided by 5 instead of divided by 6)
What are your thoughts on the 5/8" for the ceiling? In residential, I have only seen 1/2" for walls and ceiling.
As for the coves, I am looking forward to doing that. 3/8" in the corners and the masonite brings it out to 1/2" to match the straight walls.
I did see on one website that they recommended Liquid Nails on the ceiling joists, along with the screws or nails.
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