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Keep or remove fiberboard walls?

Jennifer Smith
5 år sedan
Hello,
We have lived in our 1915 bungalow for about 15 years and are doing some renovating. We just completely gutted the kitchen and once it is done we will move on to the living room and dining room. I have been looking at these walls and thinking about removing them and sheet rocking. I did a little research... they are not original to the home as the company that made them (Nu-Wood) was not established until the 20's. We suspect a 50's or 60's remodel. I like the ceiling, but the walls feel like too much. I would love to do a gallery wall, but it feels like it would look busy and cluttered. Would love to hear thoughts on this.
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  • PRO
    Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
    5 år sedan

    Yes, the walls need to be updated to the 21st C.

    Kommentarer (8)

    • colonialgp
      5 år sedan

      Do you know if the original plaster is intact underneath? It would be wonderful if you could restore the walls to their original state. I suspect the dropped ceiling was put in at the same time to help with heating costs. If you are removing the walls, remove that ceiling too. Embrace that bungalow - they don't make them like they used to!

    • PRO
      Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
      5 år sedan

      Colonialgp is right that it would be fab if original plaster is still there, so worth exploring!

    • PRO
      Bourke Construction Inc.
      5 år sedan

      If you wish u can drywall over existing or remove and insulate wall then install new drywall,note very possible 50-60s drywal has asbestos in it.

    • Jennifer Smith
      Författare
      5 år sedan
      Thanks to all for the confirmation! Now to convince hubby that this needs to be the next project! We will definitely look for plaster underneath.
    • colonialgp
      5 år sedan

      Plaster and lath walls are considered fire resistant. Sorry I have no reference for that, something I remembered.

    • Jennifer Smith
      Författare
      5 år sedan
      Peeked in a hole in the wall... it is wood planks underneath. So we are looking at sheetrocking.
    • User
      5 år sedan

      Test for asbestos FIRST! Lead paint is a definite. Know what needs to happen to remediate each.

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