Blueboard is a gypsum panel with a specially treated blue face paper that accepts veneer plaster and provides a superior bonding surface compared to standard drywall. The combination of blueboard and veneer plaster is the traditional New England interior wall system — harder, more crack-resistant, and more durable than drywall and paint alone.
Smooth installs blueboard for veneer plaster systems throughout Boston, the North Shore, South Shore, and all of New England. Many older Boston-area homes have existing blueboard-and-plaster walls that require matching — our plasterers can match original finishes seamlessly.
Special face paper absorbs moisture from veneer plaster and creates a mechanical bond stronger than drywall
Veneer plaster over blueboard is significantly harder and more impact-resistant than painted drywall
The traditional interior wall system in the region — many Boston-area homes already have it
Veneer plaster flexes less than drywall finishes — fewer hairline cracks over time
Correct substrate for matching original interior wall systems in older Boston homes
All framing checked and corrected before boarding — critical for flat veneer plaster.
Blueboard hung with appropriate joint offsets, tight seams, and correct fastener pattern.
One or two coats of veneer plaster applied to final flat finish.
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