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05-04-11, 12:58 PM
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drywall not correct thickness
I have removed lathe and plaster from my walls for rewiring.
I have several door frames that were butted up next to the plaster.
Now I have a space between door frame and the wall that's ~ 32nd of an inch
shy of the best fit of drywall thickness.
Other than filling the space between the frame and the wall with plaster does anyone have a suggestion?
Thank you
I have several door frames that were butted up next to the plaster.
Now I have a space between door frame and the wall that's ~ 32nd of an inch
shy of the best fit of drywall thickness.
Other than filling the space between the frame and the wall with plaster does anyone have a suggestion?
Thank you
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05-04-11, 02:44 PM
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Welcome to the forums!
SOP when using drywall for plaster repairs is to attach the drywall just shy of the plaster and then use a setting compound to level it out. Other than that you could shim the drywall out even with the drywall.
SOP when using drywall for plaster repairs is to attach the drywall just shy of the plaster and then use a setting compound to level it out. Other than that you could shim the drywall out even with the drywall.
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05-04-11, 03:41 PM
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drywall not correct thickness
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Thanks for the welcome.
Thanks for the reply but I guess I didn't explain correctly.
I have no plaster left, i'm down to studs.
The attached shows thinner drywall for clarity.
Are you suggesting that I can shim the drywall out to close the gap between
stud and door frame?
I know it's not a big gap but i'm thinking of stress.
Thanks for the welcome.
Thanks for the reply but I guess I didn't explain correctly.
I have no plaster left, i'm down to studs.
The attached shows thinner drywall for clarity.
Are you suggesting that I can shim the drywall out to close the gap between
stud and door frame?
I know it's not a big gap but i'm thinking of stress.
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05-04-11, 04:34 PM
#4
ok, dolt here...I just discovered drywall shims..that should solve my problem..amateurs huh?
