Ok, just want to check if it is kosher to put a wall frame over top of an old plaster wall, and then drywalling over that. This would negate any removal of the plaster and lath, saving a lot of work! also leaves it open to move wiring around, which wouldnt be possible if i just drywalled right over the plaster without putting a frame on first. obviously this would decrease the square footage of the room, but only minimally (2x2 studs on 3 walls and 2x4 on the others). Could this be done? or is this just a feeble attempt at reducing demo time? thanks for any help!
