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

Reply to comment by Kevin6849 in Newly overboarded ceiling came down, what now? by andreota

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.