Removing plaster from walls is not a difficult job but is time consuming and messy.
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Before starting to tear down a wall make sure it s not load bearing and that no plumbing or electrical lines are in the way.
It ll mean less elbow grease down the road.
Remove drywall in large pieces.
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If they re easy to remove go ahead and remove them.
If your wall is load bearing tearing it down is a bigger job in a few ways.
For partial removal mark the removal boundary with a saw cut along a stud loosen the drywall along the floor with a pry bar if possible.
Before you start smashing the wall with a hammer find out if there are any pipes ducts or wiring inside the walls.
Drywall screws can sometimes be removed with a philips head screwdriver but depending on the condition of the wall this may be more hassle than it s worth.
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If any utility lines are in the wall but the wall has to go call in a qualified professional to deal with them.
Use a drywall or utility knife to cut through the joint compound at a wall corner or ceiling corner to make it easier to tear at those places.
Cost factors include the size of the wall expert advice and repairs to your ceiling floor and adjacent walls post removal.
After the moldings are out of the way the next step is to remove the drywall or plaster from the wall.
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