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Should I remove lathe prior to hanging Beadboard?

MaryGrace
hace 8 años
The stairwell in my Victorian bungalow is a mess. Last owners made a paneled closet out of it. Removing the closet wall exposed crumbling plaster and rough lathe. We are currently removing all wall coverings. The lathe though is very old and uneven. Should we remove all the lathe to expose the framing studs? Will that create a better surface for the Beadboard paneling? It's scary to think about cutting away the lathe but if it will create a more even surface then we'll do it. Opinions?
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  • MaryGrace
    Autor original
    hace 8 años
    Project complete! Thanks for all the advice and support. We're pretty proud of the fact we did all the work ourselves.

    Comentarios (16)

    • Judy Mishkin
      hace 8 años

      without plaster you dont *need* the lath and would have a hard time getting rid of the plaster bits for a smooth install of the beadboard. be prepared for some wacky studs, and some shims might be needed here and there but maybe not.

    • kpappal
      hace 8 años
      These walls remind me of ones in a 125 year old house my husband and I remodeled about 15 years ago. I agree with previous poster. Remove the lathe, shims the studs
      As needed, and add insulation to any exterior walls before installing new breadboard. Good luck!
    • kpappal
      hace 8 años
      Don't add breadboard! Much to dirty in there for bread at this point. Beadboard will work though!
    • hayleydaniels
      hace 8 años

      I'd go down to the bear studs, clean things up and then add your beadboard or whatever you want.

    • MaryGrace
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Would you recommend using a reciprocating saw to cut lath from studs or just pry it away?
    • northwindgirl
      hace 8 años

      My girlfriend wire brushed her lath and put a coat of clear poly on it and trimmed it out with a cream or putty color trim and it looks awesome!! Very old colonial house.


    • hayleydaniels
      hace 8 años

      You'd have to see what worked the best. If you have a pry bar and can pry the lathe off the stud easily, go for it. One way or the other you're going to be pulling nails or pounding them in depending on which is easier. Try youtube for videos on how to remove it.

    • MaryGrace
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Third day of demolition. What slow, dusty work!
    • PRO
      Sagent Builders
      hace 8 años

      Please ware a respirator, and ventilate the room while working.

      The dust may contain Lead or asbestos particles.

      And yes I would take it down to the studs.

    • MaryGrace
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Not sure how old my house is but there is bark on the back of the lath. Any ideas?
    • MaryGrace
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Day 4 done. Plaster down. Working on lath.
    • MaryGrace
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Progress!
    • evilfij
      hace 8 años
      Don't forget some trim on the joints between the ceiling and the walls. Nice work. 3/4in real beadboard would have been nicer, but for that space I don't see it being needed.
    • MaryGrace
      Autor original
      hace 8 años
      Progressing. Trimmed out stairwell and paint. Installed salvage window in wall to add natural light to the stairs. Handrail next.
    • northwindgirl
      hace 8 años


      What My friend with her lath

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