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Drywall alternative?
I hate finishing drywall. Is there an alternative other than 1/4 inch thick
paneling that is still cost effective? I had considered 3/8 thick masonite siding but I don't know if that would meet the fire code for interior use. Bob |
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You might be interested in pre-finished vinyl rock.
Each manufacturer has a line. Here is the one for National: http://www.national-gypsum.com/produ...t:8&product=14 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Keep the whole world singing . . . . DanG (remove the sevens) "rck" wrote in message ink.net... I hate finishing drywall. Is there an alternative other than 1/4 inch thick paneling that is still cost effective? I had considered 3/8 thick masonite siding but I don't know if that would meet the fire code for interior use. Bob |
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On 2004-11-24, rck wrote:
I hate finishing drywall. Is there an alternative other than 1/4 inch thick paneling that is still cost effective? You could consider veneer plaster. It is slightly more expensive than drywall, but the finishing is quicker and less messy (very little dust). Cheers, Wayne |
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