If you have cracked plaster you can try to repair it.
Laminating drywall over plaster.
In most cases plaster that is in good condition is a much harder and more stable wall material.
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.
I ve drywalled over old plaster walls and ceilings in a 3 story 1600 sq.
Laminating drywall over plaster the bottle is a 1920 s no name on it but it had some plaster in it.
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.
The term laminating drywall refers to installing a layer of wallboard onto a wall or ceiling that s already covered with drywall or plaster.
Taper do the the finishing because.
Screwed and glued 3 8 drywall 1 4 inch wasn t available locally had a prof.
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.
If the existing finish is unsightly laminating.