How to Remove a Drywall Ceiling Easy

This is the method i have been using to remove a drywall ceiling before having to replace it with new drywall.
First I go around the perimeter and cut through the cornice with my new Hilti Drywall Cut Out Tool . That way when I pull the ceiling down the entire top half of the cornice comes with it.
Next i release the drywall from around any cables or anything that can pull or disturb anything i dont want to damage.
Next i create a space for myself in the corner once i remove a bit of the drywall thats above and around me in case the whole ceiling collapses,
and I'm laying under a pile of rubble until the end of the day till its cleaned up and im found.
then just pull it down taking extra care of windows and walls.
Its best to pull it down in large peices as although heavey they are much quicker to dispose of in one go.

[mcrypto]

Nice that there was no blown in insulation sitting on the drywall. I have about 18" of that coming down with the drywall.

[elp.]

Thank you. Just went through Hurricane Laura and I think I can take the ceiling down myself, after watching you!

[dimitriosdaskalakis]

I would have liked to see the ceiling go permanently, to give height to the room and so the room has a vaulted ceiling look - I'd love to have it done in my house.

[tylerm]

I see he is wearing his safety squints

[arcticheroh]

Started a job as a mold technician while attending college. Removing ceilings suck especially in old houses where it's a concrete like material versus drywall. The ceiling has wiring connecting to hold the pieces together. Just watching this video to see if there were tools to use that are better than having to try and bust through the wall with strength. This looks a bit easier than the material we're currently dealing with.

[harrygirgin]

Hi mate, my technique is to get into the roof space and walk on the trusses and slowly pop all the screw fixings with applying pressure with my foot force down. I find this way is faster an easier and ceiling comes down in nearly one piece and dust free falling on me.... my top secret.

[jackiekennedy]

I notice there is no insulation. I did just a small area in the bedroom and got that loose stuff everywhere! Where do you live that you don't need insulation either due to heat or the cold?

[Jamessmith]

Hope you checked for wires before cutting around the ceiling

[joaoquiroz]

Can i leave exposed my roof? I like this look... like wood exposed

[jillhughes]

We just did this last night and found ourselves knee deep in loose insulation.... Messiest job I've ever been helped with... Never again!

[kindcowboyproductions]

I have to do this, except with only a hammer and crowbar, and with 30+year old insulation above the drywall

[sairlara]

Good Video, but I don't understand why you wouldn't wear eye protection when ripping out the ceiling, you're literally looking up most of the time, leaving your eyes vulnerable to anything coming down that ceiling.

[alexandrothmusic]

Once the drywall ceiling is gone I would actually extend my walls all the way up to would actually extend my walls all the way up through the attic. The trusses would be left exposed and sanded and I'd paint the exposed attic black for an industrial look once HVAC and electrical passes inspection

[acountryboycansurvive_]

Looked like a perfectly good ceiling to me 😅

[emangroove]

This guy is cruising for a bruising. No gloves or eye protection. No extra help. He got lucky! Did he cut through the crown moulding?

[trinityestrada]

That's way easier than the drywall with chicken wire ceiling I'm dealing with right now.

[tinykillers]

I remember standing in front of the windows, and doors to stop a huge sheet of drywall from damaging anything. Worked in emerald isle when Florence hit, and I can say, best job ever. Saying as a temp.

[bigtimepimpin]

Just curious, what was the reason for tearing off the ceiling??

[devinburks]

Slowest way to do it take a Sledge knock a whole in the ceiling take a long time slide it down the the middle pull down ceiling off

[Lextragon]

Hello, I was told my ceiling has mineral wood, but doesn't have antivibration holders so I keep hearing footsteps. I need to remove the drywall, apply VCL membrane, the antivibration holders and then apply the mineral wool and dry wall again. My question is, do I need to remove all furniture from the house or can it be done while covering everything from dust and other remains?