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RODEL
01-02-09, 10:58 PM
Im drywalling a plaster ceiling[12'x14'] and I need the best possible finish.Should I strap
1x3 to the joists or hang the sheet directly over the plaster [ ceiling is level]
Thank you

coops28
01-03-09, 07:30 AM
You can hang right over the plaster. Is a bit of a pain since you should screw into the joist. You need 2 1/2 " screws typically and finding the joist is hit or miss(nice pun). I would also use glue.
amaracan
01-03-09, 07:33 AM
for the best finish , remove all old and replace

RODEL
01-03-09, 04:47 PM
Thanks for replies, I did removed all old in the DR, ceiling [14x14] and walls and it is a lot of work!!! not to mention the 20 bins and garbage cans full of plaster that i need to dispose of:mad: so Im traying to avoid doing that again
Cheers