paneling versus drywall

Electric Comet · 2017-10-30T22:10:38+00:00

drywall is a lot of work and i think next time i will do paneling or maybe lath and plaster drywall probably gives better sound proofing but what other advantages are there over paneling drywall is heavy but easy to cut but it is fragile once you get it on the wall you have to tape it then the mud coats and the mess then the multiple sandings and all the mess then you have to primer and then a coat or two of paint paneling you cut it nail it and finish it with a clear coat and you are done maybe drywall is cheaper but i am guessing that some engineered panel products might get close in price and really maybe metal lath and plaster is the cheapest fastest way to go now come to think of it how did drywall replace lath and plaster

Oct 30, 2017 60 Replies

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clare 8 years ago

Ever patch plaster?? Cracks, or impact damage (chips) or loss of "traction" with the lath?

Makes patching drywall childs' play.

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