Lowering ceiling in the apartment

[Android89]

Hello!
I am planning to lower the ceiling in the entire apartment, which is about 78sqm. I want to avoid using a hammer drill as it makes a lot of noise. How would a bolt gun work here, brand Hilti DX6? Double plasterboard will be used on the ceiling.

 

[Aunty]

works excellently, what type of roof is it?
it actually matters which shots you should use.

 

[Henrik.woll]

Works excellently, though it's not "quiet" either, but the sound intervals are definitely shorter. Choose nail and load according to the surface so you get good penetration

 

[Android89]

works great, what type of ceiling is it?
because it matters which shots you should use.

Plasterboard ceiling with steel profiles, since there are double plasterboards I'm afraid nails won't hold and the ceiling will collapse

 

[Henrik.woll]

But there is concrete in the ceiling today? The one you're supposed to hang your pendants in?

 

[Aunty]

Gypsum ceiling with steel profiles, given that there are double gypsum boards, I am afraid that nails will not hold and the ceiling will collapse

you cannot use the specified hilti gun on a gypsum ceiling.

explain more about what you plan to do and why

 

[Android89]

But there is concrete in the ceiling today? The one you'll mount your hangers on?

Exactly

 

[Android89]

you cannot use the specified hilti gun on a gypsum ceiling.

explain more what you plan to do and why

It is a concrete ceiling, I will soundproof the ceiling.

 

[Henrik.woll]

But why should you have double gypsum on the ceiling? Can you explain more?

 

[Android89]

But why do you need double plasterboard in the ceiling? Can you explain f

But why do you need double plasterboard in the ceiling? Can you explain more?

Going to soundproof the ceiling

 

[Henrik.woll]

You can postpone this, but if you don't already own such a pistol, it's easier to use a hammer drill.. just use nail plugs..

 

[Android89]

You will be able to postpone this, but if you do not already own such a gun, it is more convenient to use a hammer drill.. just use nail anchor..

Available to rent for cheap money, the question is whether the nail holds as well as the anchor and screw.

 

[Henrik.woll]

Available for rent at a low price, the question is whether the nail holds as well as a plug and screw

Both yes and no, it depends on whether you get the nail/shot combination right as we mentioned earlier. Older concrete tends to become a bit porous due to hardness and can thus be difficult to support. But if it bites, it bites. Each anchor point won't bear too many kg in weight, but if you're concerned, you can calculate that. However, I would go with the hammer drill since it definitely works. (I've got some 10,000 shots behind me with a similar gun)

 

[Android89]

Both yes and no, it depends on whether you manage the nail/shot combo as we mentioned earlier. Older concrete tends to become a bit porous due to hardness and therefore it can be difficult to make it hold. But if it grips, it grips. Each attachment point won't have too many kg in weight, but if you're worried, you can calculate it. However, I would go with the hammer drill as it is guaranteed to work. (I have some 10,000 shots behind me with a similar gun)

I would use a rotary hammer but it's so loud since I have a lot of holes to drill. Isn't a drill and hammer drill the same thing?

 

[Dilato]

I would have used a rotary hammer drill but it's very loud since I have so many holes to drill. Isn't a drill and hammer drill the same thing?

Rotary Hammer Drill with SDS-bits is much more effective and drills your holes surely 10 times faster than with a hammer drill.