Finally starting an addition on our shed

[EddieWalker]

Those are pretty cool. Be sure to get a lot of extra roto zip blades. They have a way of snapping off fairly easily.

 

[STx]

We're ready for drywall. Unfortunately, I've got to do some work to refill the bank account this week so it'll be a few days before that gets started.

 

[/pine]

Not meaning to get off the topic...this has been an excellent thread to follow...But here is a tip for DIY'ers that have sheetrock ceiling projects...and you have a lot of recessed can lighting fixtures...

Use "old work" can fixtures rather than new work cans...that way you do not have to measure and precut the holes in the lid rock...just rough in the elec. with a wire...when the lid is secure cut the holes where they are designed to be...reach up, grab and connect the wire...then snap he old work can in place...

Now back to the addition that overwhelms the shed...:thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[STx]

I've used the old work cans before. There isn't really any reason why I didn't go that route, I guess it just seemed easier to use the new work fixtures and it's a little less weight on the drywall. The Panasonic can/fan lights in the bathroom only come with a new work rail installation so we were going to have to drill a few holes regardless. We installed the Panasonic fixtures in our Houston house when we redid our master bath, I really like them even though they are a little pricey. They're super quiet and pull a lot of air out of the room, the shower never steamed the mirror and gastrointestinal distress was quickly removed. Speaking of which, we put the switch for the fan over the toilet right next to the toilet. Kind of a funny/gross thing to talk about but, I think it was a genius move and it should be standard for all residential restrooms.

 

[/pine]

I've used the old work cans before. There isn't really any reason why I didn't go that route, I guess it just seemed easier to use the new work fixtures and it's a little less weight on the drywall. The Panasonic can/fan lights in the bathroom only come with a new work rail installation so we were going to have to drill a few holes regardless. We installed the Panasonic fixtures in our Houston house when we redid our master bath, I really like them even though they are a little pricey. They're super quiet and pull a lot of air out of the room, the shower never steamed the mirror and gastrointestinal distress was quickly removed. Speaking of which, we put the switch for the fan over the toilet right next to the toilet. Kind of a funny/gross thing to talk about but, I think it was a genius move and it should be standard for all residential restrooms.

Everything you have posted pics of has looked professional in every way your idea for the switch is a gas (pun intended)...It is truly a great thread...
I only mentioned the can light thing because the posts about ceilings made me think about it...Most of the pros that do nothing but hang sheetrock don't precut holes for anything...they just make one mark and a use a zip cutter to go around whatever after a board is hung be it on a lid or a wall...

 

[STx]

Everything you have posted pics of has looked professional in every way your idea for the switch is a gas (pun intended)...It is truly a great thread...
I only mentioned the can light thing because the posts about ceilings made me think about it...Most of the pros that do nothing but hang sheetrock don't precut holes for anything...they just make one mark and a use a zip cutter to go around whatever after a board is hung be it on a lid or a wall...

That's definitely how I'm doing all the wall electrical, windows and doors. I'm not sure about the ceiling yet though, if I can get away with doing it that way, I will.

Thanks for the compliments, we've tried to do the best we can. There are some things that will definitely be done differently when we do the kitchen, it's been a learning process and I'm always open to the suggestions of others. Like I said early in the thread, I prefer to learn from the mistakes of others, I don't have time to make them all myself.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I put a Panasonic bath fan in last yr. You can do from below. Very nice fan.

 

[GLyford]

What I did on the ceiling around existing original "new work" cans and a mix of old and new boxes was get the panel lifted and lined up, and fastened enough away from the box/can that it would stay in place, but let the box/can hold it away a bit. Zip, push up the last 1/2", then fasten next to the box. Then go ahead and finish fastening the panel. Easy-peasy with the drywall lift, as long as the arms aren't in the way of where you need to cut.

Another tip: very flat white ceiling paint hides a lot of sins, since there is no change in the shine to give them away.

 

[STx]

I put a Panasonic bath fan in last yr. You can do from below. Very nice fan.

We're using this can light / fan combo unit, there's no way to install this box through a 6" finish hole. The current version is an LED lamp instead of the CFL shown.

Panasonic WhisperRecessed Bathroom Fans | Sylvane

 

[STx]

What I did on the ceiling around existing original "new work" cans and a mix of old and new boxes was get the panel lifted and lined up, and fastened enough away from the box/can that it would stay in place, but let the box/can hold it away a bit. Zip, push up the last 1/2", then fasten next to the box. Then go ahead and finish fastening the panel. Easy-peasy with the drywall lift, as long as the arms aren't in the way of where you need to cut.

Another tip: very flat white ceiling paint hides a lot of sins, since there is no change in the shine to give them away.

My wife has kind of an off tan color in satin already picked out. We've used it before and she really likes it, it gives the ceiling a little more depth. The part I'm really worried about is the ceiling texture. What we had before that she likes is kind of a cross between a rosebud and a trowel texture. I watched the guys put it on, I have some idea of how to do it but, I'm worried about it coming out badly. I'll probably let her do that part. That texture is kind of heavy in mud use so it'll do a good job of hiding drywall flaws, as long as it doesn't look like crap itself.