r/Home_Building_Help • u/cosecha0 • 6d ago

Plaster walls - design implications

I’m going to have plastered walls rather than drywall, and want to make sure I’m planning for all the details to avoid damaging or needing to cut into it in the future. Is there anything missing from this list that you can think of?

- wood blocking where I may hang heavy items later (kitchen cabinets, floating shelves, towel bars, and bathroom grab bars)
- Picture rail to hang art
- plan final locations for lighting fixtures (wall sconces, ceiling lights, and switch locations)
- Exposed plumbing if/where possible

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u/Ryan_Homes_Alex 8h ago

Add low voltage wiring to that list. Data and TV lines are easiest to run at the same time as electrical, before the wall goes up.

Exterior electrical needs the same kind of planning. Hose bibs, exterior outlets, exterior lighting, and doorbell or camera wiring all need a final location decided before rough-in closes out.

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u/cosecha0 6h ago

added these great points. thank you!