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Posted by TimR on October 20, 2009, 9:47 pm
> On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:28:44 -0700 (PDT), Heathcliff
> >I have a couple rooms where the old plaster ceilings are stained,
> >cracked, etc. - I am thinking the easiest thing to do might be to just
> >have a layer of drywall put over them. =A0(note - yes I have fixed the
> >roof leak that led to the stains etc.) There's no cove molding or
> >anything to worry about; I think the half inch less headroom would not
> >be an issue. =A0I'll probably have pros do it and just do the painting
> >myself. =A0Just wondering if anyone has done this, did it work OK, etc.
> >-- H
> I see nothing wrong doing this. =A0You may need to reset the ceiling
> light electrical box such that the edge comes to the ceiling surface,
> or buy an electrical extension. =A0 Also, find the joists. =A0Ceiling
> drywall needs more screws than when installed on a wall. =A0Strange as
> it may be, drywall has a "grain" and is stronger lengthwise than
> crosswise. =A0I've done drywall ceilings, it is not difficult, stilts
> help.
Probably a dumb idea, but..........
would you consider another layer of plaster instead?
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