wood panelling on the ceiling

[jefpk]

Hi, just bought an old house. The ceiling in the upstairs are all wood panelled. I'm going to change this to plasterboard and skim over it. Whats everyone's recommendations for doing this?

I see two options; 1) rip off the wood panels (so the plasterboard can be attached to the joists) or 2) attach the plasterboard directly to the panelling (i.e. leave it in)?

The latter would save a lot of hassle, which is great, but would this be a fire hazard and how do you think this will effect the roof insulation?

Cheers for any help!

 

[joe-90]

If I were you I'd try painting the panelling first. Original features are at a premium. Plasterboard is no match.

 

[HERTS P&D]

Remove timber paneling and double re-board the ceiling and skim.

Job done!

Andy

 

[xr4x4]

Double board ?

 

[HERTS P&D]

Re-board the ceiling twice.

Andy

 

[jefpk]

Thanks for your answers. Quick Q: What's the advantages in reboarding twice? Why's one not enough?

I'll be keen to leave timber panelling in for ulterior motives; The loft space is full of soot (probably 1/2 cm through entire loft space!). I'll clean it out eventually, but I'll prefer it not to be a priority at the moment. (which it will become if I remove the panelling).Hence I'm thinking of attaching plasterboard direct to wood panelling.

 

[stevethespreader]

Thanks for your answers. Quick Q: What's the advantages in reboarding twice? Why's one not enough?

I'll be keen to leave timber panelling in for ulterior motives; The loft space is full of soot (probably 1/2 cm through entire loft space!). I'll clean it out eventually, but I'll prefer it not to be a priority at the moment. (which it will become if I remove the panelling).Hence I'm thinking of attaching plasterboard direct to wood panelling.

there is no need to board twice also i think if you can get away with boarding over the panels then go for it, any chance of some pics of the said paneling?

 

[joe-90]

And when you sell, someone who has an interest in architectural history will happily remove the plasterboard and enjoy the panelling. It's a win/win so do that. It must be decent sort of house to be embellished that way?

 

[jrplastering]

no need to double board mate as steve said just board over the panelling then skim.