I want to repair a kitchen ceiling so is it better to nail the plasterboard to the joists or screw?

It would be best to use screws because it helps prevent the weight of the board from pulling out and causing sags in the ceiling. Nails may hold for a good while, but eventually, some pull and sag will occur. If you must nail the board, at least use nails for sheetrock which have a ringed shank to allow better grip.





good luckI want to repair a kitchen ceiling so is it better to nail the plasterboard to the joists or screw?
You`ll have plenty of time for screwing once you`ve nailed the plasterboard up.I want to repair a kitchen ceiling so is it better to nail the plasterboard to the joists or screw?
Screws will make a neater job. You only need to fill over the heads. To get nails flush with the surface you will leave hammer marks on the plasterboard which are much bigger areas to fill in. There is always a danger of cracking the board by hammering. Screws are less work, less mess, and more secure fixing.
both are OK, it probably is better to screw though.
use screws because over time the nail will pull back through whereas screws will stay. Additionally if you want to put a compound on the threads of the screws such as liquid nails etc this will ensure the screws will never back off, but be careful this can be messy
Drywall screws. Be careful your drill is set not to pulverize it into the rafters.
Galvanised flat top plasterbord nails.Drive them in and be careful not to damage the surrounding areas.They must be in deep enough to fill over otherwise the filler will not adhere.Screws are difficult to fill and will show after a few months.
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Use plasterboard screws as hammering is messy.
Screwing will help avoid nail pops.
If your going over drywall use liquid nails along with drywall screws, use long enough screws to embed in the ceiling rafters the liquid nails will help to stop bowing.
provided the joists are sound, use galvanised clout nails. Don't over hammer as you could damage the next board along with the vibration. If you use screws I would suggest you try brass screws. the zinc covered ones soon rust and will stain your ceiling.
use screws as alot of hammering might cause the ceiling to crack somewhere else (to prevent a small job becoming bigger)
It is always better to screw, The nails will pop ie plaster will drop off and then you are back up there with filler and paint and you will never get it the same again.


Don't be stingy with the screws and don't screw them up too far.


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Drywall screws, they will give a better hole than a nail.


They come in many lengths.