In some cases drywall is.
Laminating drywall over plaster.
I bid this to tear out the plaster on ceiling and leaving strips and then installing drywall over wood strips breaking joints on centers.
If the existing finish is unsightly laminating.
I ve drywalled over old plaster walls and ceilings in a 3 story 1600 sq.
My drywall guy buddy and the homeowner have decided they would rather not tear out the old plaster but just go over it with 1 4 drywall letting joints fall where they do and just screwing thru new drywall.
The term laminating drywall refers to installing a layer of wallboard onto a wall or ceiling that s already covered with drywall or plaster.
Screwed and glued 3 8 drywall 1 4 inch wasn t available locally had a prof.
In most cases plaster that is in good condition is a much harder and more stable wall material.
Consider the integrity of the plaster before hanging drywall over it.
Laminating drywall over plaster the bottle is a 1920 s no name on it but it had some plaster in it.
Drywall over damaged plaster.
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.