Should I repair plaster or replace with drywall?
Should I repair plaster or replace with drywall? Since plaster is considered a higher quality material than drywall anyway, it should not be replaced with drywall in most situations. The one exception is if you're pulling down the walls to replace the plumbing and electrical systems anyway. In that case, it makes sense to replace with drywall. Is veneer plaster cheaper than drywall? These days most new construction uses drywall. Plaster veneer is ideal for renovating older homes that have existing lath-and-plaster walls. It's a lot easier, cheaper and faster to slap on veneer plaster over existing walls that need...