How To Use a Drywall Lift

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Shannon from www.house-improvements.com demonstrates how to use a typical drywall lift to help put drywall on your ceiling. Video © 2014 SKS Media.
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@timnevinger5056 2 жыл бұрын

Other than moving it around I worked with drywall one time and one time only. I was a teenager and some guy hired me to help with a job. I get there he has me shoulder pressing the drywall from a ladder and holding it in an isometric 3/4th locked out position causing the most unbelievable burning, pain and fatigue possible. Back cramps, you name it. This went on for maybe an hour. I physically couldn't hold the drywall up anymore so he told me to sweep the floor for my rest. After sweeping for a while he informed me that it was time to shoulder press more drywall. I promptly left and never talked to him again. Long story short the memory of this just now popped into my head over twenty years later! I look up how to install overhead drywall correctly and your video popped up first! It's great to see it done right haha!

@gregorydahl 5 ай бұрын

My dad left me on a ladder holding a cieling piece up while he went to get screws or nails . After an hour i was way down slanted tired .ugh . He laughed

@robertoshiro6016 Жыл бұрын

Who would have thought I would ever need this DIY. A minute ago did not know such a tool existed. Need something like this to (drop) an elevator ceiling. Reverse. Great explanation and content.

@jackwellerman9492 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Concise, accurate, clean with valuable tips like have a relatively smooth flood, or when lowering watch that the drywall doesn't catch on anything.

@andyprairiedog4829 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, Shannon. Very helpful video as I got this at a discount from HFreight...no instructions came with it. Assembled it and almost dropped a sheet on my face and on my puppy. He was so scared the rest of the day and not confident of my drywall handling skills. He stayed by the corner near the first aid kit and cell phone the rest of the day like he's capable of helping. Thanks again, your videos are very helpful.

@brandonweaver2912 5 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciate your videos Shannon. I stumbled across your channel some years back and they have been an invaluable help to me. Thanks so much!

@rlw3461 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. You helped me with my porch last summer and now I'm finishing the basement and this will help me with that. muchas gracias senor!

@pacotores3118 9 жыл бұрын

You make some great videos. They are made for guys like me who like to diy but don't have a lot of expertise. I watch all you vids. Thanks for taking the time to help out the regular guy.

@baker_builder Жыл бұрын

Excellent, thorough explanation! Thank you so much, I'm no longer terrified of doing this drywall project!

@pualanic4023 6 жыл бұрын

Good video so thanks. I’m looking to purchase one and now I see how to use it. I need more research on brands and where I might find a good deal. They range from $39.00 - $399.00 and basically look identical. The research continues. Thanks for taking the time to show us how it works. :) A+++

@tommyboy9898 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought one. Your tutorial helped me tremendously. Thank you

@cedicol 8 жыл бұрын

thanks for the nice and clear explanation. I'm about to do some renovation on my home and I just bought a unit. By looking at this video a now know what I'm up against.

@drawsawyer5881 4 жыл бұрын

Finishing my basement right now and have been on the fence about one of these for the ceiling. You made up my mind! Thanks

@zeinnaja 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon! I've been wondering how to install the drywall on the ceiling in my basement. No way me and my wife could do it. I might surprise her, and do it without her knowing. Thanks again!

@Ferry232323 6 жыл бұрын

Did she like the surprise?

@noureddine309 7 жыл бұрын

what not to like about this video . thanks again for taking the time to make this video . please keep them coming: )

@gregorydahl 5 ай бұрын

We used mine to lift and hold in place a big store sign outside . We put a plywoodboard on the rack on top to act as a platform for the sign and blocks underneath the sign . The lift under the edge of the overhang raised up and tight solid . The blocksheld the sign up and against the roof 3 foot tall surround wall . About 11 feet up .

@johnbrewer7221 7 ай бұрын

Great job! Excellent video production and vocals. My friend loaned me this exact lift and it will be me against the basement.

@MacMario3 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks that was a very informative demo.

@missjackie7983 Жыл бұрын

FASCINATING!!! I love tools and fixing on stuff. Didn't even know something like this existed until last week LOL

@otiscampbell3795 6 жыл бұрын

Good, informative video. Thanks for posting it.

@michaelcasile1036 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this great video. Mine comes on Thursday and this helped me in preparation.

@mdaley4390 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! I have to do a brand new 10 x 20 shed and I envisioned all sorts of schemes and contortions to hang the drywall, all of them looking exhausting and slightly dangerous.

@gmichaloski3367 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the demonstration

@duanemckitterick3450 5 жыл бұрын

I always like your videos. Good job Shannon

@chaunteseturner7818 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great video!!! Very helpful and informative 😃.

@michaelpessin7233 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! Thank you for your experience and showing me how to use my new machine. Mike

@hoots02 8 жыл бұрын

Great step by step video Once again

@myhealthtoo 8 жыл бұрын

already did ceiling i nailed wooden block near where panel will go and twist blocks to hold it up.

@courtneywilliams6047 3 жыл бұрын

Alternatively either, 2 people hold it up to the ceiling, then one holds the board in the middle with 2 hands and one screws up the board to the point where it holds it own weight. Secondly buy some drywall props, quite cheap and not a big footprint, easy to use on uneven flooring and so much quicker to set up. Takes 2 people to place the board onto this machine so I can’t see why doing it this way would not only save on time but cost of rental as you could carry the props in a small form factor. Great video on a other hand however I believe abit more labour won’t harm.

@tomato88ish Жыл бұрын

Try both ways and you will see the benefit. One drywall job the way you are talking could ruin your shoulders forever, but I have seen very big guys make to 35 or 40 doing it your way.

@safeharbor7 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon, big help... Thumbs up...

@tynado1173 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Very helpful

@RaceIsOpen 6 жыл бұрын

Nice video...getting this tool.

@parnell2014 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful for this newbie! Thanks!

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

So glad!

@monroekunz1331 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks getting ready to do 1st ever drywall and it's a ceiling

@catherinelaurence-camcorde8933 Жыл бұрын

Great resource, thank you!

@unitedcabstlouis7444 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video short and precise Thank you

@MicholeAngela 9 жыл бұрын

Thank-you!

@ridgerunner106 4 жыл бұрын

I was raised building houses. I'm probably shorter than I should be from all the panels I've held with my head. We never had a lift. Kitchen sponge in your hat made the days better. No battery drills, had to drag cords. No roto zips, just keyhole saws. But, I'd like to have a panel lift. Glad you showed how it works. Young help can't work the hard way. So, I better get a lift. Thanks.

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Ahh the good old days! LOL get a lift you will be glad you did .

@ridgerunner106 4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements My dads retired, another guy is too, but the three of us just built my brother a house out of ICF, foam blocks pumped with concrete. We used to build those a lot. The other guy had a lift. But they found another guy that would hang it. He brought an old lift. I thought, man, that's nice. I know he's had it 20 years. He was our painter when we used to build. He used to spray trim and all with it hung. Come to work at 2am, work till 2pm, be gone in a week, all doors, trim, walls, cabinets, and all. Usually worked alone. I seen 3000 sq ft house hung in half a day by five sure nuff hangers. But, we a dying breed.

@sethdeyoung6612 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon. I have learned so much from watching your videos. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your knowledge with the rest of us.

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@mohammadlahrodi8296 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@tjfreak 6 жыл бұрын

One of those things where the measurements need to be exactly right the first time. . up - down.. trim it,up - down.. trim it,up - down trim it.. surface getting marred..lol. Mandatory for someone who's shoulders are gone & hands numb seconds over head.

@lmogden1 10 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO

@danielrudolph6316 5 жыл бұрын

Good job on this video

@TheMrCougarful 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks a ton.

@ArieteArmsRAMLITE Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir.

@kingdavid1226 2 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information. good form.

@williambrown4415 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeremoe1 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I'm getting ready to hang some rock and this tool is a must-have because I'm working alone. Looks like it will work just fine. Thanks for posting.

@theresacrump62 7 жыл бұрын

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@craigsmith5488 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks great video ! I’m hanging a sloped ceiling vertical and assume it tilts from end to end ?

@TekkenBones 2 жыл бұрын

4:50 - Good video but I have OCD, therefore cannot sleep at night without seeing this panel getting screwed/secured into place.

@mwh7022 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon. Long time to find this video but it was excellent and a few markers I did not consider - Got a 3-width garage here in the UK and now my worries are over. All I have to do is remove the two classic cars with dead batteries then I can start! Do you ever mark the joists on the wall before offering up the board and do a chalk-line?

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

You absolutely could.

@danhigbee2283 3 жыл бұрын

Borrowed my friend lift rachet a piece of 3/4 plywood to lift then used it to replace ac unit on my camper roof a lot safer and easier than trying to carry it up a ladder plus roof is rubber membrane if you drop it on roof you have a another project can be used for more than drywall just think about weight center of gravity

@josemanzanares2536 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@rhondakendrick2563 2 жыл бұрын

thank u for info

@allenbuck5589 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@nehemiahvoid4670 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mario!

@GunsHarleysUSA 10 жыл бұрын

One question Shannon, do you put the drywall screws in the same pattern in the ceiling as you would when hanging drywall on a wall? Excellent video my friend.

@HouseImprovements 10 жыл бұрын

On the walls you want at least 4 screws across the sheet on each stud and on the ceiling you want 5. Good question

@GunsHarleysUSA 10 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements Great to know that' thanks for the reply Shannon.

@Klimovitsky 7 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos and thank you for the great info you give. I have seen few other videos where they use a glue on the studs before screwing the drywall sheet on. I do see you have some plastic sheet covering the ceiling - what is it? Is that the reason you do not use glue on the studs? Any tips on how to use the lift when using glue on the studs?

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

The plastic is a vapour barrier required in most places on exterior walls and ceilings. If you do not require a vapour barrier in your case then apply the glue on the ceiling joists that you will be covering with the sheet. Lift the sheet in place and screw to the ceiling. I personally would not worry about using glue

@Klimovitsky 7 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements exterior walls should have insulation and vapor barrier. good to know. thanks.

@Justjewels8436 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Good Sir

@dandanpete 2 жыл бұрын

Subscribed. Such a great video. Thank you.

@HouseImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing

@markalbers8495 5 жыл бұрын

U make a lot of good helpful viifeos Shannon

@Feronom 2 жыл бұрын

Do those wheel need to be so wide apart? I have to move it from room to room. If yes is there a lift just to 9 feet high? that's all I need, thanks

@bobbyjoe6250 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks guy, I’ve got to buy one of these tomorrow morning and your video will be needed for sure. Thanks again

@dadams19111 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought bone, thank you for sharing

@Dartheomus Жыл бұрын

I have a piece of drywall that is about to fall in my garage. I thought I would be able to press it up by hand, but it has warped a bit and I can't hold it and screw it at the same time. If I get a lift like this, can I use it to apply tension to the existing drywall?

@lukemartin7029 5 жыл бұрын

You're awesome Shannon. Really enjoy your videos.

@reymundosantiago1995 3 жыл бұрын

How to you disassemble the wheel lifter if it gets stuck

@irvingbaruch112 4 жыл бұрын

I love this mans enthusiasm.

@fredharris4342 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this, Shannon - how long ago THAT was!

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

The release date of videos is printed beside the video information. I think that one was about 2016

@godbluffvdgg 6 жыл бұрын

Nice competent drywall installer...I bet when he's done, the job is nice and clean...Everybody is in a hurry, that's what I like about remodeling; you can take a bit more time...New home building is brutal... When you charge a hunny a sheet; it's nice to have the luxury of time...Charge more; make more...

@charliem2564 5 жыл бұрын

after loading the drywall, can you leave the lift bed somewhat tilted? Just wondering because I have a vaulted ceiling.

@spudth 5 жыл бұрын

I did. I'm pretty sure you can do walls too. If you look at it the wheels open up pretty far so the thing can go up to the wall.

@yokells5808 7 жыл бұрын

Hi. Why do you have plastics under the beams? Never seen that before. Is that to cancel out the sound?

@monsoavg9 7 жыл бұрын

Yo Kells it's blown insulation the plastic keeps it from coming down

@jg2611 5 жыл бұрын

Is it better to sheet the ceiling or walls first? Any advantages of doing one before the other? I’ve seen varying opinions or reasons

@HouseImprovements 5 жыл бұрын

general rule of thumb is ceiling first. We can discuss the pros and cons in the forum if you come ask that question there.www.house-improvements.com/forums/

@miralasampathmirala5925 4 жыл бұрын

Good sir

@Malocat Жыл бұрын

Me and my dad just each hold an end of the sheet while he screws until I get my screw gun working. I’ve never heard of using 3-4 people but whatever works, works.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

With experiance that is fine. Whatever works

@Charles-lane277 6 ай бұрын

Pneumatic casters make them a lot easier to use

@Tattooclownfish71 7 ай бұрын

Thi thank you I thought the lift came down to the ground and one person could side the sheet onto the lift grrrrrrrrrr I don’t have a extra person that’s why I want the lift but good video man any tips to cut sheets mud tape am a newbie will take any advice thanks merry cmas

@HouseImprovements 7 ай бұрын

I have an entire playlist of drywall related videos.www.youtube.com/@HouseImprovements/playlists

@lizzy4345 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@dhenschel4 6 жыл бұрын

do you usually drywall the walls first, then the ceiling? I usually do it the other way around...

@HouseImprovements 6 жыл бұрын

Ceilings first. This was a reno,walls were existing

@meangreen7389 3 жыл бұрын

Renovating a dining room with a soffit in the kitchen. Luckily the soffit accommodates 3” deep grove and only 1/2” on opposite dining room wall and using this drywall lift makes life so much easier to lock in the drywall on the 1/2” side.

@briant3403 7 жыл бұрын

hmm , how high would that tool go up, i have 9ft doors on garage think i have 11 or 12 ft ceiling im want to tin it, that would work perfect

@HouseImprovements 7 жыл бұрын

They vary, I think mine is 11'

@jorgedavila9329 3 жыл бұрын

Very good vídeo

@suatusta0107 3 жыл бұрын

bir günde kaç metre kare iş yapıyorsun acaba ?

@Biker65 3 жыл бұрын

Can't you use it for walls also??

@truthreigns7 Жыл бұрын

That looks great, might be better than sliced bread. HA!HA! I wish it could teach me how to work with sheetrock

@jurnagin 3 жыл бұрын

You didn't mention that you also use it to hang on walls! That makes it very easy!

@jogaserbia 8 жыл бұрын

@Houseimprovements Great video. What is the reason for the plastic on the ceiling? I thought that is only used for outside walls as a vapour barrier.

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

This homes original vapour barrier was in bad shape. We actually removed what we could from up top and then installed this one.

@James-sj1ze 2 жыл бұрын

I been using one all day first time didn't k ow about that latch

@aussiegoosebumps 10 жыл бұрын

Shannon,good demo.Question. What is the length of the sheet you lifted in your demo?

@HouseImprovements 10 жыл бұрын

Almost 12'

@aussiegoosebumps 10 жыл бұрын

HouseImprovements Thanks for responding to my question. This is the first time I have viewed someone using one of these. Looks to be a one man job machine if one takes it slow and easy and not rushed to do the job. You have convinced me to buy one. Thanks.

@FaithWoodcraft 9 жыл бұрын

Robert Mckinnon I sheeted my garage with 7/16" OSB. I bought one of these and lifted all the sheets up for installation. It worked perfectly. I was working with standard 4' x 8' sheets. The ceiling is just over 10' up. I believe my unit can go even taller with an optional extension kit. Just be careful of that brake. I see these things in the store, cranked up high. I tell them to lower them down. If an unsuspecting customer were to touch that brake while the lift is up, the thing would come crashing down on their head.

@aussiegoosebumps 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for responding to my question.

@johnrussell7385 4 жыл бұрын

what if i need a tool to hold the drywall for the highest drywall on the wall of a 10 foot tall room?? is there something available for that

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

These will actually do that also but it is easier if you have two extra guys instead.

@spencercolgan 4 жыл бұрын

Good job Shannon.

@themanginaman 8 жыл бұрын

How did you lift the whole sheet from one side?

@HouseImprovements 8 жыл бұрын

+themanginaman Magic super powers!

@woodwardwoodworks 6 жыл бұрын

You are operating this lift improperly. The base should be turned 90 degrees from the way you have it placed. Then you can stand without ducking underneath the drywall.

@duanemckitterick3450 5 жыл бұрын

It's not the base that matters. However, the top panel swivels and could have been rotated 180. I won't speak for Shannon but I think he was trying to illustrate the wire hangers that help keep the drywall on. Had it been spun around the viewer would have had a difficult time seeing what Shannon was trying to explain. Regarding the direction of the panel, I don't think there is a proper or improper way. There is only a way for some to criticize.

@grantcivyt Жыл бұрын

Advice wanted! I'm currently using this hoist, but the manual brake keeps slipping on me. It's very difficult to get the sheet right up against my ceiling because the brake slips and the sheet lowers a couple of inches. I'm not sure what the problem is exactly, but I'm imagining that the brake surface is too smooth in some spots. Or maybe I just don't know how to use the machine. I'm going to have to rig something if I can't figure it out.

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

What if you pull down on the break to force it tighter?

@grantcivyt Жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements Brake simply won't hold where I want it to. I've managed to jury-rig the wheel pretty effectively now, but it's not great for making adjustments. Appreciate your response tho!

@fredrezfield1629 13 күн бұрын

hoase!! improvement :)

@michaelr7110 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing man!

@amberdiphillipo4824 10 жыл бұрын

What does this house look like, style, and floor plan? Could you send me a picture.

@Alex.smiffy Жыл бұрын

Does the top tilt in both directions? I am hoping to hang drywall vertically on my vaulted ceiling since the vertical seams will be covered and having no horizontal seams to tape and mud would be a win. The peak of the vault is 12'4" Do you think this type of lift will work? Thanks

@HouseImprovements Жыл бұрын

Yup this should work. They say you can use them to mount drywall on the wall but I have never tried that.

@Alex.smiffy Жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements thank you for the quick reply!

@labidus74 8 жыл бұрын

Hi I have one from King Canada that looks exactly the same , can I use this tool for putting sheet on Wall too?

@frankw8876 8 жыл бұрын

+labidus74 You should, looks a little tricky though. I'm about to do that during the next week or two. Check KZfaq, there is a video showing wall installation with this lift.

@labidus74 8 жыл бұрын

+Frank W yes I figured out thanks anyway this tool is really a nice to have

@tammygodfrey9336 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t find a way to unlock it and this didn’t help me.

@patrickgoodwin4255 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know how to fold this thing back up?!!

@dannylee5588 4 жыл бұрын

I bought one and I thought it was enourmasly flimsy. The drywall bowed so much it was almost 8mpossible to get it snug. The idea is good but the tool isnt

@HouseImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe that one was to cheaply made?

@dannylee5588 4 жыл бұрын

@@HouseImprovements maybe and I could have figured out some supports but there is awalys a next time. BTW I have been a general for a very long and I think you channel is very well done ✔

@myhealthtoo 9 жыл бұрын

Whats the size or thickness for the wall that's on the side of the house and the rest and ceiling? TY

@frankw8876 8 жыл бұрын

+thetruth Usually 1/2" walls, 5/8" ceiling.

@myhealthtoo 8 жыл бұрын

+Frank W thanks but i already pit 1/2 ceiling and thecsame for walls

@frankw8876 8 жыл бұрын

Don't worry about it, the thicker sheets hide the ceiling from sagging a little better. Don't think most people notice it when its textured.