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Posted by jacksf on June 1, 2007, 3:01 am
benick wrote:
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>>benick wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>>>Before I start getting bids on a home project I wanted to get the opinion
>>>>of the group.
>>>>
>>>>When putting rock over plaster is there anything I should be aware of
>>>>that could make the job harder or not as smooth? Should firring strips
>>>>be used on the plaster prior to the rock being placed?
>>>>
>>>>TIA
>>>
>>>
>>> First a couple of questions... How bad a shape is the plaster you
>>>plan on going over? Is it falling off the walls and ceiling? Places where
>>>the plaster has fallen off ? Loose lathes? Ect??? One thing to remember
>>>that almost all homeowners don't realize is you will lose most of your
>>>reveal on your window trim , door trim and crown molding ,ect. and will
>>>need to move outlet boxes and light fixtures out 1/2 inch. Although messy
>>>it's best to remove plaster especially on the ceiling . All that old
>>>plaster weighs ALOT and you can NEVER get the sheetrock to suck the old
>>>plaster back up on the ceiling. The sags will remain. Removing it gives
>>>you a chance to insulate and upgrade wiring as well which is USUALLY what
>>>I recomend unless it is in good shape than I recommend repairing plaster
>>>with buttons and Durabond and skimming walls-ceilings with Joint
>>>Compound. Pictures would help...
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>>One thing I forgot to mention. Old house, built in 1933, only 780 sq.ft.
>>Solid redwood throughout. Came through the Loma Preata earthquake with
>>just a few cracks in the plaster.
>>
>>85% of the plaster is ok, just minor cracks that can be fixed easily. One
>>room has some sagging plaster (about 2' square) from an old leaky roof
>>(now fixed). Also has popcorn on the roof.
>>
>>I plan on removing all the trim around the doors and windows anyway, and
>>installing crown moulding (none now).
>>
>>Insulating is not an issue nor is electrical which was done a couple of
>>years ago.
>>
>>I remember what a mess it was when my kitchen and bathroom were remodled
>>and they did remove all the old lath and plaster.
>>
>>All in all, I would say that the plaster is in good shape so maybe i'm
>>better off just haveing it repaired and then painted.
>>
>>Thanks for your valuable input. Appreciate it.
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>
> Repair cracks with Plaster Buttons and 2 inch drywall screws into studs
> not just the lathes.. Use Sheetrock Brand Durabond and either paper tape or
> mesh tape. I like paper as it covers easier. Skimcoat the walls with a
> couple of coats of joint compound then sand it. Use Binz-Kilz primer on any
> yellowing. or water stains that bleed through mud and then prime everything.
>
> That ceiling spot that's sagging will need to be cut out square and
> patched with 3/8 drywall.Tape with Durabond and finish with joint compound.
> If it were me I would scrape all that popcorn off and skimcoat ceilings with
> joint compound as it will be impossible to hide the patch otherwise. Good
> Luck with your project...
>
>
>
Great. Thanks a lot. I think you have answereed the questions I needed.
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