Kevin6849 t1_jab64py wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:59 AM

They haven’t a clue what they are doing. FIRE THEM NOW OP!! Any professional would have put new drywall over the old textured surface. They probably didn’t even have a stud finder. Absolutely nothing but wasted money is what you’ll have with these schmucks.

ChiAnndego t1_jabe4te wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:13 AM

Man, So long as that original ceiling isn't falling down, you don't even need to use 3/4 drywall, Laminate with 1/4". This is honestly a stupid easy job that is kinda hard to screw up. WTF was going on here?

CrazyLlama71 t1_jabgglx wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:38 AM

Given how uneven the ceiling looks I would have torn down the old drywall and replaced.

Kevin6849 t1_jabi3vz wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:55 AM

Old ceiling is uneven cause it was probably installed with lathe, plaster and nails. Screwing drywall into the joists will securing it all and be a lot more flat plus no demo. 1/4 inch will do.

ChiAnndego t1_jabmxy7 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 6:52 AM

Demo in an old house by inexperienced DIYers is asking for lead poisoning/lung disease.

spamalert69 t1_jac5g2i wrote on February 28, 2023 at 11:09 AM

Hmmmmm not really. Tape off open doors with 4 mil plastic, wear a tyvek and p100, seal demo in trash bags, clean up.