Plastering
Plastering in oldham
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Plaster is a much older approach to the construction of interior walls than drywall, but both have evolved over the years. There are multiple ways to apply each approach, but their benefits are pretty much the same today as they've always been.
Drywall Plaster
More common, faster to install, less labor intensive, less expensive Less common, considered higher end, stronger finish, more labor and cost
You can debate and add to these points, but the overall pro's and con's that we saw most often distinguished the two options in this way.
Levels of Quality
Where things begin to get complicated is in the way that each of the two materials are installed. Decisions about technique can have as much or MORE of an influence on the finished quality, feel and cost of either approach. From our experience, few people actually understand all these factors well...this is where my aformentioned respect for Jeannie comes into play.
Plaster
For plaster, the options today include ways that new plaster walls can be built but also ways deterioriated walls can be salvaged. While we'd already decided our walls had to come down because of extensive damage to the lathe, don't jump too quickly to that conclusion if your own walls just look bad--alternatives for repairing plaster are worth researching and can be less expensive than replacing entire walls.
If you're creating new walls, the most common modern plaster system is "veneer plaster"--drywall-like gypsum panels commonly called blue board. It goes up like drywall panels at first but is finished with a two-coat veneer plaster that ends up looking more like plaster than drywall.
Drywall
For drywall, there are actually more choices than I hear most people (except Jeannie!) talk about. The first and more commonly discussed choice is in wall board size--sheetrock is available in either 1/2" or 5/8" thickness. The benefit of the 5/8" is added strength, less sagging, and extra sound deadening. On the other hand, 1/2" is definitely easier to work with and less expensive.
You can hang drywall with nails and screws...many contractors hang drywall with nailguns in order to put it up quickly. We are fans of drywall screws because it is more difficult for them to "pop", break the tape and show through the finish.
The next consideration is the level of finishing--I was surprised when J's research turned up an industry standard for five levels of finishing. None of our contractors or the books we'd read mentioned these options. The fifth level seems to go beyond the average installation--mudding all joints and screws--and describes a 'joint compound skim coat' not that different from the plaster veneer technique.
So, beyond choosing between materials, it is important to get specific about the finishing techniques to be used and the level of finish that you want--especially if you're hiring a contractor.
Cost Differences
There seems to be at least as much debate about the real cost differences between options as there is about the merits of each material and technique. While the bottom line is that drywall is cheaper than plaster, the range of material and finishing choices can provide a number of price points between the two extremes.
However, if you're looking yourself, don't take our word for it. On top of regional differences, on any given day a contractor's slow or busy schedule can push prices in either direction.
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