Ceiling Drywall Installation in Reno, NV
Reno Precision Drywall provides expert ceiling drywall installation for flat, vaulted, cathedral, and tray ceilings across the Reno area. Proper fastening techniques and board selection prevent sag and cracking over time.
Serving Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Incline Village, Spanish Springs, and Sun Valley.
Ceiling Drywall That Stays Flat for Decades
Ceilings are the most demanding drywall application. Gravity pulls constantly on every panel, and any shortcut in fastener spacing, board thickness, or joist preparation shows up as sag, cracks, or visible seams within a few years. With 15+ years of experience hanging ceilings in northern Nevada homes and commercial spaces, our crews know how to select the right panels, set the correct screw patterns, and finish overhead surfaces to a paint-ready standard that holds up long term.
Flat Ceiling Installation
Standard flat ceilings in bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways require proper screw patterns and panel orientation to prevent sag. We fasten at correct intervals per manufacturer specs, stagger end joints, and use adhesive on joists when conditions require it. The result is a flat, uniform surface with no waviness or visible fastener dimples.
Vaulted & Cathedral Ceilings
Angled ceiling planes add complexity to every phase of the job. Panels must be cut to fit the slope, fastened securely on the incline, and finished with clean transitions at the ridge and valley lines. We handle single-slope, double-slope, and full cathedral configurations, maintaining tight joints and smooth compound work at every angle change.
Tray & Coffered Ceilings
Tray and coffered ceiling designs require precise measurements and clean inside corners at every step and transition. We build and drywall the framed details, tape the inside angles with paper tape for sharp lines, and finish the stepped surfaces so they look intentional and architectural, not like a rough afterthought.
Why Ceiling Drywall Requires Specialists
Ceiling drywall is harder than walls because gravity works against you every second. We use proper drywall lifts to position panels tight against the joists, set correct fastener spacing for ceiling applications, and select 5/8-inch sag-resistant panels on longer joist spans where half-inch board would eventually bow. Every screw is driven to the right depth so it holds the panel without breaking the paper face.
Overhead taping and mudding is a different skill set than wall finishing. Compound has to be mixed to the right consistency to stay on the knife without dripping, and each coat must be feathered wider than on walls to hide joints under the flat, unforgiving light that ceilings receive. Our crews have the experience to deliver smooth, paint-ready ceilings that look flawless under any lighting condition.
Proper Board Selection
Not all drywall panels are equal on ceilings. We use 1/2-inch board on 16-inch joist spacing and step up to 5/8-inch sag-resistant panels when joists are 24 inches on center. Moisture-resistant board goes in bathrooms and kitchens. The right panel prevents callbacks from sagging ceilings down the road.
Overhead Finishing Technique
Taping and mudding ceilings requires different compound consistency, wider feathering, and more precise sanding than wall work. We apply three coats with proper dry time between each, sand with pole sanders to maintain even pressure, and inspect under raking light before signing off. The finished ceiling is flat, smooth, and ready for primer.
Texture Application
Ceiling texture is applied overhead with spray equipment calibrated for the specific pattern. We apply smooth, knockdown, and orange peel finishes using the right nozzle size, air pressure, and material consistency for each texture type. When matching existing texture in adjacent rooms, we test on sample boards first to dial in the pattern before spraying the ceiling.
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