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"hr(bob) " wrote in message
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On Oct 20, 1:28 pm, 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

IF it were me I would go over the old ceiling with 5/8 sheetrock...It is
much stronger and stiffer and will look alot flater..Under no circumstances
use 1/4 inch...1/2 inch MINIMUM...Screw the rock to the joists with 2 1/2
inch screws...Don't be afraid to poke a few holes in the old ceiling to find
the joists and then snap lines on the old ceiling with a chaulk line...Agree
you should get a pro....Have done it many , many times......Good luck....