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   natedaw | Jul 16, 2009 08:04pm | #1

   if you're going to the effort of replacing drywall why not strip it down to the studs and make everything right.

   In kitchens especially the 3 rules apply: plumb, level, and square.

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   BarryE | Jul 16, 2009 08:06pm | #2

   depends on the size of the gaps you're talking about.

   If they are going to be over maybe a 1/2" Cut the drywall to fit

   smaller and I prefill with fast set mud and tape. Fast set can be either Easy Sand or Durabond type bag products found in the big boxes

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   Barry E-Remodeler

    

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   Snagelpuss | Jul 16, 2009 08:10pm | #3

   I agree, if the plaster is on the wall strip it out then you can shim out the studs

   and ceiling ( you could use up some of  the old lath).

   When the walls are bare you might be surprised at what you find - rotted vent stack,

   rotted wood , bogus electrical stuff in the walls. etc.

   Another plus is you could also do a real insulation job- their is a good chance the wall cavities are empty.

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   sinsin | Jul 16, 2009 11:54pm | #4

   Thanks, gang for the info. The wall has been stripped to the cinder block and brick, a new stud wall put up (this is on the exterior wall only) The wall height is 101" +/-. The sink vent - cast iron pipe- has been replaced, the drain pipe has been replaced, the wall insulated and new wiring installed. So to-morrow we do the dry wall - - thanks again for you instructions.

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   PatchogPhil | Jul 17, 2009 12:00am | #5

   Strap or fir the ceiling. Then you can shim it to make things as flat, level and square as possible.Also, do a good job of air sealing all gaps and penetrations (wire holes, vent stack hole) thru the framing. Then install drywall.
    

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