On Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:28:44 -0700 (PDT), Heathcliff
wrote:

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. (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. I'll probably have pros do it and just do the painting
myself. Just wondering if anyone has done this, did it work OK, etc.
-- H


I see nothing wrong doing this. You may need to reset the ceiling
light electrical box such that the edge comes to the ceiling surface,
or buy an electrical extension. Also, find the joists. Ceiling
drywall needs more screws than when installed on a wall. Strange as
it may be, drywall has a "grain" and is stronger lengthwise than
crosswise. I've done drywall ceilings, it is not difficult, stilts
help.