Drywall or Plaster?

By avdrywall
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16 Feb, 2014
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For every home owner, there comes the day when it is imminent to do “Home Construction”. Regardless if it is a Rehab or new construction, to be successful the first step is always good planning.

We all know there are many considerations when planning a construction project. You will need to plan out the space for room size, fixtures, plumbing, electrical, etc.

An important consideration is how to finish your walls. Your walls will be the most seen item in your entire house. So what application do you use, Drywall or Plaster? A.V. Drywall & Plastering, Inc. is here to help! We have provided information to make the decision process easier for you. We have provided a list of the Pro’s and Con’s for both applications. So if you are looking to make your home look amazing, contact the professionals at A.V. Drywall & Plastering, Inc.

Plaster Positives:

Installation takes less time than taping on most projects
More durable then taping finish
Perfect for rehabs with uneven studs and corners, with plaster you can manipulate the lines to make straight corners
More sound resistant than drywall

Plaster Negatives:

Once plaster is completed, it isn’t paintable for a minimum of 72 hours
It is more expensive than drywall finish due to it being a skilled trade and cost of materials
When using specialty drywall such as QuietRock (sound resistant drywall), plaster can get very expensive due to extra preparation and labor
Plaster can be considered “to echo” for some people
More prone to cracking from changes in weather if house isn’t properly insulated, or from settling cracks

Drywall Positives

After sanding is completed, can paint right away
Not as expensive as plaster
After completion, drywall is less prone to cracking due to the flexibility in the gypsum wall board

Drywall Negatives:

Process takes more time than plaster on most projects
Must be sanded
Not as durable as plaster

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