Hanging Drywall Over Plaster Walls

Instead use a screw because they won t break the plaster wall.

Hanging drywall over plaster walls.

They can generally support pictures of up to 20 pounds. You need to check the fit before you press the drywall to the wall. Using a caulk gun apply a generous amount of liquid nails to the surface onto the wall. 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. Drywall is the most common type of finish for walls and ceilings. This piece doesn t have to be a perfect fit. Repairs take much work and can destabilize the walls even further.

This message has been edited by lawrence edited. Attach your drywall over the plaster. Cut a small hole in the ceiling to locate a joist if there isn t one already. Plaster hooks or hanging picture hooks are a common solution for hanging pictures on plaster wall.

It s made from gypsum calcium sulfate which is ground up made into plaster and pressed between paper in the factory. For lighter items simply screwing into the plaster with a 1 1 4 drywall screw is usually enough to get the job done. This is the most effective way to attach drywall over plaster. The drywall should be the same thickness as the plaster.

Cut a piece of drywall to fill any holes. They are typically spaced 16 inches apart from center to center. When attaching sheets of drywall always make sure you start at the top of the wall and always install your drywall sheets horizontally. Using 1 4 inch sheets you can cover old imperfections without adding too much additional finish work.

Screws and screws with masonry anchors for heavy items are your best choice for hanging things on plaster walls without picture rail. A practical and economical solution to make old walls look as good as new is to hang drywall over plastered walls. One of the fastest ways to cover old damaged or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them. Hanging drywall over cracked or damaged plaster can give your rooms a face lift.

Drywall is available in different thicknesses up to 5 8 of an inch. It usually comes in 4 8 or 12 foot lengths. Covering plaster with 1 4 inch drywall will achieve the same if not greater thickness as 5 8 inch drywall on the studs which is quite good.