The term laminating drywall refers to installing a layer of wallboard onto a wall or ceiling that s already covered with drywall or plaster.
Laminating drywall over plaster.
Taper do the the finishing because.
In most cases plaster that is in good condition is a much harder and more stable wall material.
In some cases drywall is.
Laminating drywall over plaster the bottle is a 1920 s no name on it but it had some plaster in it.
Screwed and glued 3 8 drywall 1 4 inch wasn t available locally had a prof.
I ve drywalled over old plaster walls and ceilings in a 3 story 1600 sq.
Consider the integrity of the plaster before hanging drywall over it.
I bid this to tear out the plaster on ceiling and leaving strips and then installing drywall over wood strips breaking joints on centers.
It is possible for an unskilled homeowner to repair the cracks but to get a seamless look that mirrors the original wall you will probably need to find a professional who specializes in floating plaster walls.
If you have cracked plaster you can try to repair it.
If the existing finish is unsightly laminating.