If your walls in your house are ugly or dull because of plaster that is past its prime or not to your taste, you can cover the plaster with drywall. It’s as simple as just putting the drywall sheets right over old plaster. By using some sheets you can cover up old imperfections without a lot of complications.

How do you put drywall over plaster?

Drywall needs a sturdy substrate, so fasten loose plaster back to the wood lath strips behind it with plaster screws. Plaster screws have a washer-type fitting that helps prevent the plaster from cracking. Scrape any crumbled plaster off the lath and fill the resulting hollow with a patch of drywall.

Can I drywall over a plaster ceiling?





Hanging drywall over old plaster is very common. If the existing strapping is securely fastened to the ceiling, you should be able to hang sheetrock. I use 3/8″ rock all the time over plaster walls and ceilings. The weight is not an issue.

What can you cover plaster walls with?

When faced with old, damaged plaster walls, one technique to dress up the room is to install drywall over the existing plaster. A drywall overlay gives the walls a smooth, fresh surface that’s ready for new paint, paper or trim.

How do you cover crumbling plaster walls?

Repairing holes and crumbled plaster requires removing the damage and patching empty spaces. Scrape or brush off loose plaster to reveal the lath underneath. Drywall makes a suitable patch for the resulting bare spot, and drywall screws fasten it to the lath. Masking the repair is the same as with a drywall repair.

Can you put shiplap over plaster ceiling?

Can you put shiplap over plaster walls? Yes, there is no reason why you cannot install a shiplap finish onto a plaster wall. The plaster wall’s material provides fire-resistance and moisture protection, both of which are complementary to the use of wood for shiplap finishes.

Should I remove old plaster?





With normal house settling, plaster, being hard and inflexible, is prone to cracking. While it is not always necessary to remove old plaster before attaching drywall panels, in some instances it’s a good idea.

What do you do with cracked plaster walls?

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