Drywall is inexpensive, and once finished properly and painted is impossible to tell from the original plaster. You'll never miss the 1/2-inch that the drywall thickness takes off the ceiling height.

Although plaster walls may cost about 30% more than drywall, they will push up the overall project cost by only a couple percent. This is a bargain for improved appearance and durability.

Plaster is still occasionally used for specific purposes, a creative texture, or to fill an area drywall can’t easily cover. Its versatility gives it the opportunity to create unique outcomes.

Plaster is still occasionally used for specific purposes, a creative texture, or to fill an area drywall can’t easily cover. Its versatility gives it the opportunity to create unique outcomes.

Drywall started to replace plaster in the post-WWII building boom. It wasn’t stronger, longer lasting, more soundproof or a better insulator. It was quicker — by a mile. But it needed f… ...

We've been told that the best solution is to replace the plaster with drywall, but we are put off by the cost and the huge mess we'll no doubt have. When we investigated less costly alternatives ...