Plaster washers are no help, and screwing new drywall over the loose plaster would cause the sag to telegraph through the drywall, resulting in a bulging and sagging ceiling.

Drywall is inexpensive, and once finished properly and painted is impossible to tell from the original plaster. You'll never miss the 1/2-inch that the drywall thickness takes off the ceiling height.

Covering an old ceiling with new drywall is a big jobit requires an understanding of basic drywall skills, heavy lifting, a serious time commitment and a major mess. But in some cases, its the ...

In 1888, Augustine Sackett used plaster of Paris sandwiched between several layers of paper to produce what would eventually become “Sackett Board,” the original gypsum board.

Quickly installed, solid, and with a distinctive sound when you tap on them, drywall is a great choice. However, it’s not the only interior wall material you might come across.