How to Drywall Slants
- 1). Measure the slanted wall or ceiling's length. If it is longer than 8 feet, you can hang one full piece of drywall. If it is shorter, you will need to cut the drywall.
- 2). Transfer the slanted wall or ceiling's length to a piece of drywall on both the top and bottom edge. Intersect the two marks with a level. Drag a utility knife down the level to score the drywall. Place one hand on either side of the scored line, and lightly tap the drywall's backside with your knee to break it along the score line. Cut through the paper backing with the utility knife. Skip this step if you are hanging a full sheet.
- 3). Lay the drywall sheet face down on a drywall lift, with one edge resting on the lift's hooks. Push the lift toward one of the slanted wall's or ceiling's corners. Push the lift's support arms until the drywall rests tightly in the corner, against the studs. Raise or lower the drywall sheet as needed with the lift's wheel.
- 4). Drive drywall screws through the drywall and into the studs or ceiling joists to secure the drywall in place. Use four screws for each stud or joist: one near the top, one near the bottom and two equally spaced between the top and bottom screws. Sink the screws' heads slightly below the drywall's surface.
- 5). Measure the gap between the installed drywall's edge and the opposite corner. Either hang another full sheet or cut the drywall to fit the gap. Lift the drywall to the studs or joists with a drywall lift, and secure it in place with drywall screws.
- 6). Continue to work your way across the slanted wall or ceiling. Install a second row of drywall over the first row so the second row's bottom edge rests on the first row's top edge. Add a third row if necessary.