"Tee" wrote in message
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Yes, I was thinking that a thin drywall would be the best way to go. I
think I'm going to have to call for help! Thanks

On Dec 1, 5:30 pm, "professorpaul" wrote:
Assuming things underneath (lath, etc.) are sound, drywalling over the
top of things would work. If you are dealing with outlets, fixtures,
etc., there are extension boxes to deal with this. Door and window trim
might pose a problem. You can use the thinest drywall you can find,
obviously. I had a damaged ceiling ("veneer" plaster) in a bathroom.
Just dry walled over the top of it, and put in a better vent system, as
moisture had caused the problem.

I saw another option in a house the other day ... thin beadboard applied
over the ceiling with lattice boards over the seams; then painted white.
Looked and worked really well with this particular house style/age/etc.
And, it avoids having to finish the seams that drywall would require
(ceiling drywall work can be a challange and ceilings are a place where
it is hard to hit imperfections).