Wallpaper and Wallcoverings - Bath beadboard

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mollywobbles
08-01-08, 05:21 PM
I am redoing a bathroom in a circa 1912 house--original plaster, woodwork, clawfoot tub, etc. Have had problems with most recent paint layers peeling. Top 1/2 of wall was wallpaper over paint. Bottom is plaster grooved to look like tile or brick with 90 years of paint. I have stripped paper and most of paint off. I am concerned about paint peeling again, especially where the grooves are and have gotten procedural advice on another of the Forums.
My question here is: I'm interested in using beadboard panels as wainscot. Is that practical and can I apply it to the plaster? ( It seems sound-- a few small cracks, but seems well attached still.) What would be the best way to install it?
Would MDF or wood be better --my paneling would be around a tub, but not direct contact--tub is 2 inches or so from wall.

marksr
08-02-08, 03:25 AM
I don't deal much with plaster but I would think nails and glue would be the way to go. It might be wise to predrill the nail holes if you aren't using a nail gun.

You do know if you get down to the the original coats of paint - they are most likely lead based!!