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Choosing between a 4x12 and a 4x8 sheet for a tricky ceiling job
Had a job last month in a 1970s split-level where the living room ceiling was vaulted but had a weird, short flat section in the middle. The homeowner wanted it all smooth. I had to pick between hanging a single 4x12 sheet across the whole flat span or piecing it with two 4x8s. The 4x12 would mean less taping, but getting it up there with just me and my helper would be a fight. We went with the 4x12. Rented a panel lift for the day, which cost an extra $75, but it was worth it. The lift got it up flat with no sag, and we only had one long seam to deal with instead of a joint right in the middle of the room. The finish came out cleaner and saved us about three hours of mud work. Has anyone else taken the lift rental route for a big sheet, or do you usually find a way to muscle them up?
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caleb_ross129d agoTop Commenter
Who needs a gym membership, right?
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finleyw5819d ago
Rented a lift for a 4x12 on a kitchen ceiling last year. That extra cost stung a bit, but man, it saved my back and got a perfect flat hang. The time we saved on not fighting the sheet and doing less taping easily paid for the rental. Totally worth it for a clean finish.
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