Playing with the idea of tongue-and-groove paneling in the staircase, which is currently plaster on aerated concrete. I have about 25mm of the stringers visible and would like to add a quarter-round to cover the transition. So, there's no room to install battens behind the paneling.
The easiest would be to nail brads into the tongue for concealed mounting, but brads likely wouldn't hold significantly.
The second option is to screw into the tongue, the manufacturer recommends something like Grabber PTS 28, and that would probably work if not for the self-drilling tip. If the screw had the same properties but without the drill tip, it would probably grip well enough in aerated concrete.
The third option is Essve's aerated concrete screw, directly into the panel and then fill and sand, which feels like unnecessary extra work (would have been great for battens, if there was space).
The fourth option is to glue and support screw, which I want to avoid. I want to be able to take down the paneling without damaging the underlying plaster.
Are there any other alternatives than the ones above to consider? The intended paneling is 15mm thick.
The easiest would be to nail brads into the tongue for concealed mounting, but brads likely wouldn't hold significantly.
The second option is to screw into the tongue, the manufacturer recommends something like Grabber PTS 28, and that would probably work if not for the self-drilling tip. If the screw had the same properties but without the drill tip, it would probably grip well enough in aerated concrete.
The third option is Essve's aerated concrete screw, directly into the panel and then fill and sand, which feels like unnecessary extra work (would have been great for battens, if there was space).
The fourth option is to glue and support screw, which I want to avoid. I want to be able to take down the paneling without damaging the underlying plaster.
Are there any other alternatives than the ones above to consider? The intended paneling is 15mm thick.
From a space perspective, I don't think it's a good idea. The extra centimeters that the staircase is wider than the stairs are useful. I think 25 mm left of the stringer is a minimum. Otherwise, it looks strained. In terms of sound, paneling in the stairs is also not optimal. Can't the plaster be refreshed?
The panel is one of many different ideas, the plan is to launch the project in the fall if everything else goes according to plan.
There is at least one layer of wallpaper over the plaster; however, it is hollow in places after 65 years, but not too much, I think. It is definitely possible to repair and skim coat/paint.
I'm not too worried about the staircase shrinking a bit; it's a U-staircase and the steps are about 130cm. But I agree that it can look cramped if you eat up the last of the stringers, good point!
There is at least one layer of wallpaper over the plaster; however, it is hollow in places after 65 years, but not too much, I think. It is definitely possible to repair and skim coat/paint.
I'm not too worried about the staircase shrinking a bit; it's a U-staircase and the steps are about 130cm. But I agree that it can look cramped if you eat up the last of the stringers, good point!
Lifting my old thread..
I'm considering the panel idea again, this time a combination of PL600 and 16ga/60mm nails in light concrete. The idea is tongue and groove, shooting it at a 45-degree angle down into the tongue; it should provide a good hanging effect, especially in combination with PL600.
I've shot some 8ga 30mm nails in baseboards, and they have stuck incredibly well, so I think 16ga and more density should do the job brilliantly?
Lifting my 4-year-old thread as the topic has become highly relevant again. The plaster is hitting voids here and there, and I'm not keen on replastering such a central part of the house, but want to be able to finish the job quickly.K KjellTimell said:
I'm considering the panel idea again, this time a combination of PL600 and 16ga/60mm nails in light concrete. The idea is tongue and groove, shooting it at a 45-degree angle down into the tongue; it should provide a good hanging effect, especially in combination with PL600.
I've shot some 8ga 30mm nails in baseboards, and they have stuck incredibly well, so I think 16ga and more density should do the job brilliantly?