It is an old house the plaster is likely a late 1800's install, I have removed the horsehair plaster, now I want to put drywall back up. Should I remove all the laths? Or is it ok to screw the drywall over the top of them?
2007-09-13 02:44:43 · 13 answers · asked by CrazyFarmer 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
All of the answers you've gotten so far (8 I think) aren't bad. In your situation, you need to assess how good the lath really is - is it reasonably sound and free of bumps, protrusions, etc.? Since you aren't going to be securing the drywall to the lath, only the studs, the lath needs to be in decent shape before you simply overlay it with the drywall. In my opinion, I'd pull the lath (it's really not that big of a job) and make sure that the studs are in-line with each other. I've done remodeling jobs where we had to "sister" 2 x 4's onto the existing studs, allowing the "sister" studs to project past the face of the old studs so that everything was plumb and even for the new drywall installation.....each job is different and you'll have to make that determination when you remove the lath. One other thing to remember - anytime you totally open up an old plaster wall, before you close it back in is an excellent time to upgrade old wiring and plumbing since you have access to it when the wall is open. You've already got the worst part of the job completed - I've removed old horse-hair plaster and it's a dirty, messy job. Good luck with the rest of it......
2007-09-13 06:03:54 · answer #1 · answered by jameshelwig_2000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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Can I put drywall(sheetrock) over Lath work? Or should I remove the laths(wood strips) first?
It is an old house the plaster is likely a late 1800's install, I have removed the horsehair plaster, now I want to put drywall back up. Should I remove all the laths? Or is it ok to screw the drywall over the top of them?
2015-08-16 20:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope it is not a large area ---because lath can be a pain
to remove !
However that would be the way to go---lath does not
supply the proper backing for Sheetrock---it isn't
solid enough---if something bumps up against the
wall in a spot between the laths---you'll have a hole
to repair ! Unfortunately things bump where you
least expect them---especially if you have any
toddlers around !
When you have a little money you want to spend to
beautify the house---you might consider some
wainscoting ---nicely varnished wooden boards 4' above the
floor with a baseboard---in selected areas only---
this would protect your wall also !
The old houses used this feature a lot---I know
because I am old enough to remember !
2007-09-13 03:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by ytellu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pull the lath and insulate the walls properly. It's just the right thing to do. Don't forget the poly before the drywall.
Before you start drywalling, take a piece of drywall and match it from stud to window and note the difference. It will be 1/4 to 3/8ths different. You'll either have to strap the wall with stips of wood or build up around the windows before applying your mouldings. This is a problem when going from lath and plaster to drywall. It's something people don't think about till they get a few sheets up and run into a window or door.
2007-09-13 03:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by albertaguy7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-23 22:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went over the lathe with 3/8 inch sheetrock and it worked out fine, lining up with the baseboard pretty well in most places. On exterior walls I took most of the lathe down to insulate, but in interior walls it wasn't necessary.
I'm not sure why others feel the sheetrock won't be adequately supported by the lathe. I found the studs and lathe to be way more rigid than studs alone.
My house was built in 1875.
2007-09-13 04:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by donmohan2 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Putting it over the lath is easier but I wouldn't, the old lathe is multi-diemnsional and possibly the drywall will follow the contour of the base. In any case screw the sheetrock to the studs not the lath.
2007-09-13 04:20:49 · answer #7 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on the soundness of the lath and how even it is. If it isn't fairly smooth, you could end up with waves in the drywall and joints that don't butt up very smoothly.
If it were me, I'd pull the lath and then check the wall for high/low spots. You may need to use furring strips to get the dry wall to lay flat and even.
2007-09-13 02:56:56 · answer #8 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The short cut would be to throw the drywall up over the lathe. The proper installation would be to remove the lathe and then install the drywall. This will give you a better installation (anchors will secure the drywall better) and a straighter wall.
2007-09-13 03:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How To Install Sheetrock
2016-12-18 07:56:37 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋