Can I install sheetrock right over existing sheetrock?

m2244 · Jan 21, 2013

Hello again,

I don't want to tear the ceiling out of this room, there is blown-in insulation in the attic. Can I just sheetrock right over the old sheetrock? I don't want to use strapping, I don't want the ceiling any lower than it is.

nealtw · Jan 21, 2013

Make sure the seams don't line up with the old ones and use 2" drywall screws.

m2244 · Jan 21, 2013

nealtw said:
Make sure the seams don't line up with the old ones and use 2" drywall screws.

Thank you. I thought so but I needed a second opinion.

CallMeVilla · Jan 21, 2013

This post is from 2009 ... 2009 ???? Why did it show up as a New Post ???

nealtw · Jan 21, 2013

Villa: Don't confuse today with date joined.

Wuzzat? · Jan 22, 2013

Painted panelling won't weigh as much but you'd still have to handle the seams somehow.

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