Some helpful pointers:

• If you can, get sheets that cover the width or length of the room. Less seams.
• Run sheets perpindicular to framing.
• For the edges, you can always add a 2x4 if your cut is not accurate along the joist to give extra space to screw, All edges need to be securely fastened. Furing strips can also solve this issue. One needs to be far enough away from the edge so the drywall does not break up near the edge or it will lose holding strength and/or sag.
• Use drywall screws - 1 screw per 12 inches on the joist, if you have an edge, every 6 inches. That should be 48 screws per 4x8. Nails are ok, but I prefer screws. Drywall screw guns make attachment a snap.
• Glue is extra, but I don't see any harm in using it as it will add more grip, so go for it!
• Get a drywall joist or some friends to hold the board over thier head. Your back will thank you later.

Some helpful pointers:

• If you can, get sheets that cover the width or length of the room. Less seams.
• Run sheets perpendicular to framing.
• For the edges, you can always add a 2x4 if your cut is not accurate along the joist to give extra space to screw, All edges need to be securely fastened. Furing strips can also solve this issue. One needs to be far enough away from the edge so the drywall does not break up near the edge or it will lose holding strength and/or sag.
• Use drywall screws - 1 screw per 12 inches on the joist, if you have an edge, every 6 inches. That should be 48 screws per 4x8. Nails are ok, but I prefer screws. Drywall screw guns make attachment a snap.
• Glue is extra, but I don't see any harm in using it as it will add more grip, so go for it!
• Get a drywall hoist or some friends to hold the board over their head. Your back will thank you later.

Some helpful pointers:

• If you can, get sheets that cover the width or length of the room. Less seams.
• Run sheets perpindicular to framing.
• For the edges, you can always add a 2x4 if your cut is not accurate along the joist to give extra space to screw, All edges need to be securely fastened. Furing strips can also solve this issue. One needs to be far enough away from the edge so the drywall does not break up near the edge or it will lose holding strength and/or sag.
• Use drywall screws - 1 screw per 12 inches on the joist, if you have an edge, every 6 inches. That should be 48 screws per 4x8. Nails are ok, but I prefer screws. Drywall guns make attachment a snap.
• Glue is extra, but I don't any harm in using it as it will add more grip, so go for it!
• Get a drywall joist or some friends to hold the board over thier head. Your back will thank you later.

Some helpful pointers:

• If you can, get sheets that cover the width or length of the room. Less seams.
• Run sheets perpindicular to framing.
• For the edges, you can always add a 2x4 if your cut is not accurate along the joist to give extra space to screw, All edges need to be securely fastened. Furing strips can also solve this issue. One needs to be far enough away from the edge so the drywall does not break up near the edge or it will lose holding strength and/or sag.
• Use drywall screws - 1 screw per 12 inches on the joist, if you have an edge, every 6 inches. That should be 48 screws per 4x8. Nails are ok, but I prefer screws. Drywall screw guns make attachment a snap.
• Glue is extra, but I don't see any harm in using it as it will add more grip, so go for it!
• Get a drywall joist or some friends to hold the board over thier head. Your back will thank you later.