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| mikester |
  Feb 11 2004, 12:38 AM
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OUr new house has some plaster ceiling (it's an old house) and I haven't done much reading myself on this but I'm starting here. We've got some cracks int he surface plaster, I was wondering if anyone had some experience with having their ceilings refinished - plaster or otherwise. I have heard of some people putting wall board up instead of newplaster but I have not seen in. The newer addition to the house has this kind of ceiling.
The ceilings do need refinishing, it isn't something I can let go. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
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| djm914-6 |
Feb 11 2004, 12:06 PM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
IMHO, don't use drywall. It sucks to hang on a ceiling and then it probably won't have the look you're after. Plus any expansion or contraction of the surface above will just lead to more cracks. If 'twer up to me, I'd either hire a plaster specialist or install a tin (or tin look) ceiling for more architectural interest. Just be sure to drill a decent sized hole at the ends of the cracks to eliminate their continuation.
Oh, now look what I've done. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) I've been spending way too much time hanging out with the architects in the office. I guess the only solution is to stick my toung on some of these wires under the desk to see which ones are live. |
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mikester OT No Porsche content Feb 11 2004, 12:38 AM
rhaas Depending on how bad the cracks in the plaster are... Feb 11 2004, 08:26 AM brant cool about the old houses..
ours was built in 188... Feb 11 2004, 09:51 AM swood Mine was built in 1953, just a pup. But I cheaped... Feb 11 2004, 10:07 AM 7391420 If the plaster is just cracked and not falling dow... Feb 11 2004, 10:22 AM drew365 You need to have a plastering contractor look at i... Feb 11 2004, 10:31 AM ! "I" would...if DIY....get a BFH, smack out all the... Feb 11 2004, 11:10 AM fiid I advocate the use of drywall.
One thing that is ... Feb 11 2004, 11:27 AM rhilgers Been there...saw the show.
Actually an old Home T... Feb 11 2004, 11:34 AM
mikester Thanks guys, lots of help.
I had a contracter in ... Feb 11 2004, 01:34 PM |
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