Can I put 1/4 drywall over existing drywall?
Can I put 1/4 drywall over existing drywall? One of the fastest ways to cover old, damaged, or cracked plaster walls is to hang drywall over them. Using 1/4-inch sheets, you can cover old imperfections without adding too much additional finish work. Can you put thin drywall over drywall? Carefully place the new drywall over the thinner drywall to avoid breaking the paper on the existing drywall. With the drywall T-square and a pencil, draw a line down the drywall where the stud falls (Image 1). Place a screw every 12-16" along the stud to secure the sheet to the...