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BigBlue1
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Interesting. Never heard of it. Also never seen it in the big box stores here in MN (Menards, Home Depot, Lowes).
It sounds like it would be more work that regular sheetrock because you have to spread mud (plaster) over the entire surface. I'd think that would lead to more visible tool marks and a need to sand the entire thing. The article doesn't make it sound like that though. Also seems difficult to have to do that full-surface plastering over the ceiling. But I guess it must work differently than I envision it working or else they wouldn't say it is 'much easier' than sheetrock.
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The house that I grew up in, back in the 1940s, had "wallboard". Some type of fiber. No taped joints. The 4x8 sheets had a beveled edge that was part of the vertical stripe design.
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Yeah, I was hoping to understand how exactly the plaster is applied on blueboard so it is less work? :confused3:
EddieWalker
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Thanks for the link. I'm not familiar with it and enjoyed reading about it.
PJSprog
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Seems like a thin coat of plaster would also lend itself more to chipping around nail holes or damage than would drywall. I'm not seeing the benefit either.
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I'm going to sound a bit cynical but here goes,
some people prefer the swirled textured look on walls and ceilings, myself I prefer the smooth flat ceilings and wall,
I also use ceiling lighting fixtures which will show any and all imperfections on a ceiling.
I belief the rise in textured coatings is due for the desire of the sheet rockers for speed,
NOT for the finished product to get a good true flat surface without seams and screw dimples showing up takes more time and skill then troweling on texture or spraying on popcorn.
This is just my opinion and preference.
some people prefer the swirled textured look on walls and ceilings, myself I prefer the smooth flat ceilings and wall,
I also use ceiling lighting fixtures which will show any and all imperfections on a ceiling.
I belief the rise in textured coatings is due for the desire of the sheet rockers for speed,
NOT for the finished product to get a good true flat surface without seams and screw dimples showing up takes more time and skill then troweling on texture or spraying on popcorn.
This is just my opinion and preference.
buckeyefarmer
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Agree. I remember textured ceilings was big in the 70s, especially tract homes. It cuts labor costs.
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I think techniques and ways things are built go by regions. My wife and I wanted the finish we have on the walls and ceilings. The builder and tapers ask us how/what finish we wanted. The garage does have smooth walls with textured ceiling.
The finish wood work & tongue and groove should be done by tomorrow. I'll post some pictures when it's done.
The finish wood work & tongue and groove should be done by tomorrow. I'll post some pictures when it's done.
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I agree Lynn. It's your choice. Finish it like you want. Doesn't matter if your choices reduces the required talent of your crew.
P.S. standing up my house walls today. If you look real close you can see me in the distance behind you.
