"KOS" wrote in message
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Hi.. I have a bathroom that will be remodeled.. House is 50 years
old.. Bathroom has plaster walls.. The current tile goes up about 5
feet high.. Then from there to the ceiling its plaster....

Some people say we should demo the entire wall...Even the part where
the tile stops... Completely remove all plaster walls to studs...

Other people say, you can save money... Just demo the tile..... Where
the plaster goes to the ceiling, just feather it with sheetrock and
you wont be able to tell the difference... What do you think? I'm
thinking its better to demo all the walls to the studs... any advice

I have done it both ways and may do it both ways again in the future
depending on the situation, time and help I have for the job.

For the home you live in I suspect a complete demo will yield the best
results for you. It is easier to finish new drywall than it is to marry
drywall to plaster because the tapered edges make finishing far easier. If
you have a slick finished ceiling that is in good shape the drywall wall can
mate with that and finish out nicely. Often that is the easier way to go
unless you have situation like DerbyDad03 mentions in his post. I
personally have never encountered that.

Be sure to use hardibacker or crumble crap under the tile in the wet areas.
Green board or that newer mold board are fine for the non-wet areas. The
minor increase in cost is always worth it to do right the first and only
time.

Also note that you may need to shim out the studs to be level with existing
door and window frames depending on how thick the plaster is. Not a big
deal but you must do it before the wallboard goes up.


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