Thanks everyone.. they are not going to use furings. So all should be fine.

Our handyman is here to do the ceiling and he doesn't think he needs to use furing strips across the 16" Center 1.5X1.5 (I think 2x2's)"s. He said your not really accomplising anything by doing so. Please advise as he is getting ready to hang the sheetrock. HELP!!! 1/2" Ich sheetrock ...

K. me again - hit a bit of a snag. My husband does not want me to remove the paneling in the living, dining or hall areas. The bathrooms, bedroom etc are all mine to do with what I want so paneling is removed ceiling, walls will be Sheetrock. For a while there I had him talked into it until a couple...

Thank you all,

I think we will split and go with 1/2'. Its easier to come by then 3/8" and not as heavy as 5/8"

Thank you and were off to the lumber yard.

Laurie

Another quick question - what size sheetrock on the walls do you suggest? He has 1/2 ' written down. We are on a full walk out basement under full cover and hardly get any wind minimal if any.

Would you think 1/2 would be o.k or should we go with 3/8?

Thank you,
Laurie

Hello All, Well we have started our remodeling project and so far so good. Removed paneling (insulation in walls is still nice and thick) - no rotted wood in walls or window frames etc. 2X3 outer studs and ceiling joists. We are wanting to Sheetrock the ceiling - do we have to use furring strips? Th...

Thanks Greg: Well on the windows - since the outside is tin/siding and if you make a smaller window won't it look funky on the outside.. I would think it would look tacky. Not the problem if you go bigger but the windows in our living room are so large I really don't hink I can find any to replace w...

Hello all - I am new to this board. We are getting ready to give our older double wide a complete face lift. Little background on our home. Year 1972 Leisure Manor 20 X 54 3 bed - 2 bath upstairs and - downstairs is a large workshop, 1/2 bath, family room with rock fireplace, and I guess bedroom dow...