[oh'mike]

A question or two----What kind of plaster?--Wood lath with plaster or plaster over gypsum board?

If possible use drywall adhesive and a minimum of screws----often the screws will pop a chunk of plaster loose--causing a hump under the new drywall.--Mike---

 

[acerunner]

I remember seeing all white plaster from the backside when the walls were open. Unfortunately the walls are closed up now and I can't get a closer look. I don't think there is wood lathe, but I didn't see gypsum board either. It looked more like a hollow plaster shell, which doesn't quite make sense now that I mention it. so I must have missed something.

 

[oh'mike]

Plaster over gypsum is much less likely to chunk out with screws---Wood lath can be a big problem--

Use adhesive and only enough screws to keep the new Drywall in place as the glue sets.--Mike---

 

[oldrivers]

take an awl and try finding the studs. we do it quite a bit but you do need to be careful not to get a broken chunk of plaster pinched between the rock . screws dont seem to grab lath very well it usually splits, hit the studs .