Plaster washers are no help, and screwing new drywall over the loose plaster would cause the sag to telegraph through the drywall, resulting in a bulging and sagging ceiling.

The plaster in your house, because of its age, is probably the older "horsehair" type material. It was applied, usually in two or three coats, over wood lath (strips of wood approximately 1/4 inch ...

C overing an old ceiling with new drywall is a big job—it requires basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, it’s the smartest way to go.

Before the arrival of prefabricated wallboard or "drywall" in the 1940s and '50s, plaster was the material of choice for interior walls and ceilings in American homes. Portland cement plaster was ...

Advantages of plaster. Plaster has many advantages over modern drywall. It provides better insulation, fireproofing and soundproofing than drywall. Also, unlike drywall, it will not harbor mold ...

But unlike drywall, plaster doesn’t come in a solid ... Pros recommend using a high-quality latex paint over plaster. Consider using a satin-finish paint if the ceiling is in a moisture-rich ...

In the 1800s and before, interior finishes in higher-end buildings were plaster applied over horizontal strips of wood called lath. In some countries it was referred to as “wattle and daub.” ...

Installing plaster can be two to five times more expensive than drywall. Expect to pay $2-$10 per square foot for plaster installation. You’ll pay $10-$100 per square foot for repairs.

Q: My home has "popcorn" ceilings, the kind with asbestos. The cost of asbestos removal is so high, I've decided to overlay the ceilings with drywall. The person I've hired to do the work ...