Although you can install drywall by yourself, the job will be much easier if you have a helper or two – especially if you are covering the ceiling. The drywall is attached to framing with drywall screws or nails. The first step in the process, therefore, is to check studs and joists for bows or twists.
The finished walls will look best if they are as flat as possible. Visually inspect the studs or joists to see if they are aligned in a straight plane. Alternatively, hold a long, straight board or level across the framing.
If any framing members stick out, trim them with a saw or plane (a power planer is perfect for this job). Fill in low spots with shims attached with nails or glue.
