You'll need the right screws for the thickness you choose. For standard 1/2-inch-thick drywall panels, you will use 1 1/4 or 1 3/8-inch drywall screws.

The bridging also works well when half-inch-thick drywall has been installed on the ceilings where the ceiling joists are two feet apart.

Drywall anchors provide a sturdy foundation for your screw to bite into and will support most kinds of art, frames, or light shelving.