How do I get drywall paste off of a concrete floor?
Q. While putting up drywall, the contractors got a ton of drywall paste on the concrete floor in the basement. How can I get this hardened drywall paste off of my concrete floor? The concrete floor has epoxy painting on it. I'd rather not use tools that will scrape the floor.
Asked by Yes? - Fri Jul 11 01:55:38 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Get a square edged shovel and have at it-it'll chip away like nobodies business. A little moisture wouldn't hurt either.
Answered by thc451 - Fri Jul 11 03:49:40 2008
Q. While putting up drywall, the contractors got a ton of drywall paste on the concrete floor in the basement. How can I get this hardened drywall paste off of my concrete floor? The concrete floor has epoxy painting on it. I'd rather not use tools that will scrape the floor.
Asked by Yes? - Fri Jul 11 01:55:38 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Get a square edged shovel and have at it-it'll chip away like nobodies business. A little moisture wouldn't hurt either.
Answered by thc451 - Fri Jul 11 03:49:40 2008
How to fix drywall after primer is on?
Q. We just got done mudding the taped drywall. We used 2-3 coats of the mud on it. Then we applied primer to the wall. Unfortunately now that the primer is on we can see the areas we mudded, like stripes running down the wall. How can we fix this problem? Will the stripes show after we apply the paint to the walls? Should I sand these areas down even though the primer is on it already? Don't know what to do? This is our first attempt at mudding drywall!
Asked by greenbean - Sat Aug 25 15:58:06 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hello,im a drywall finisher for over 20 years,this could be a couple of things. first use a 10inch drywall knife and place it on the seam to check and see if it is crowned. if the knife rocks on the joint it is crowned and that will cause it to show.if it is flush and you have aplyed the primer correctly and your joints have been sanded so that all areas are flush you should'nt have a problem in your finish coat of paint. if there not in good enough shape yet you can touch them up over the top of the primer, but you will need to reprime those areas again after you apply more mud.it is also good to sponge after sanding to get the dust off,as the dust will affect how the primer looks on the wall surfus.its sorta hard to know excactly what… [cont.]
Answered by drywall pro 4 25yrs - Sun Aug 26 00:28:59 2007
Q. We just got done mudding the taped drywall. We used 2-3 coats of the mud on it. Then we applied primer to the wall. Unfortunately now that the primer is on we can see the areas we mudded, like stripes running down the wall. How can we fix this problem? Will the stripes show after we apply the paint to the walls? Should I sand these areas down even though the primer is on it already? Don't know what to do? This is our first attempt at mudding drywall!
Asked by greenbean - Sat Aug 25 15:58:06 2007 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. hello,im a drywall finisher for over 20 years,this could be a couple of things. first use a 10inch drywall knife and place it on the seam to check and see if it is crowned. if the knife rocks on the joint it is crowned and that will cause it to show.if it is flush and you have aplyed the primer correctly and your joints have been sanded so that all areas are flush you should'nt have a problem in your finish coat of paint. if there not in good enough shape yet you can touch them up over the top of the primer, but you will need to reprime those areas again after you apply more mud.it is also good to sponge after sanding to get the dust off,as the dust will affect how the primer looks on the wall surfus.its sorta hard to know excactly what… [cont.]
Answered by drywall pro 4 25yrs - Sun Aug 26 00:28:59 2007
How do i get drywall mud out of carpet?
Q. A couple drywall guys came into my office at work and tracked drywall mud into the carpet. I tried vacuuming it. Didn't come out... how can I remove it?
Asked by Linzy Rae - Fri Jun 29 13:33:49 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. While it is dry..BEFORE you go to trying to wash it out...scrape the spot in opposite directions with a ruler, or some edged metal thing like a spatula. or dinner knife,... that breaks the matrix of the mud up..vaccume..and then, ...because mud is water soluble, rud the spot vigorously with a wet sponge, or wash rag.. let dry, check for mud color from different points of view, and wet wash again [if nesessacary], in opposite rotational motions. That should do the job.
Answered by olddogwatchin - Fri Jun 29 15:57:53 2007
Q. A couple drywall guys came into my office at work and tracked drywall mud into the carpet. I tried vacuuming it. Didn't come out... how can I remove it?
Asked by Linzy Rae - Fri Jun 29 13:33:49 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. While it is dry..BEFORE you go to trying to wash it out...scrape the spot in opposite directions with a ruler, or some edged metal thing like a spatula. or dinner knife,... that breaks the matrix of the mud up..vaccume..and then, ...because mud is water soluble, rud the spot vigorously with a wet sponge, or wash rag.. let dry, check for mud color from different points of view, and wet wash again [if nesessacary], in opposite rotational motions. That should do the job.
Answered by olddogwatchin - Fri Jun 29 15:57:53 2007
Who is legally responsible for drywall settling in the ceiling of my condo?
Q. I live on the third floor of a condo with flex core. The first two floors have concrete ceilings, but since I'm on the third floor, my ceiling has drywall with an attic above. Over the years, the drywall has settled pretty badly, and there are cracks all over the ceiling of the condo. Am I responsible for the ceiling or is the condo association?
Asked by shareef777 - Thu Jan 18 12:38:05 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you "own" the condo, you are responsible. If you are "renting", the association is responsible.
Answered by bugear001 - Thu Jan 18 14:55:21 2007
Q. I live on the third floor of a condo with flex core. The first two floors have concrete ceilings, but since I'm on the third floor, my ceiling has drywall with an attic above. Over the years, the drywall has settled pretty badly, and there are cracks all over the ceiling of the condo. Am I responsible for the ceiling or is the condo association?
Asked by shareef777 - Thu Jan 18 12:38:05 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you "own" the condo, you are responsible. If you are "renting", the association is responsible.
Answered by bugear001 - Thu Jan 18 14:55:21 2007
When installing drywall onto a ceiling, is it necessary to attach ALL of the edges?
Q. We are finishing an attic bedroom. Do all 4 edges of each sheet of drywall need to be attached along their entire edge?
Asked by K&A - Tue Jan 1 14:53:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes. About 8" apart. (The ceiling is no place to get skimpy with the screws/nails!)
Answered by Kurtis G - Tue Jan 1 14:59:11 2008
Q. We are finishing an attic bedroom. Do all 4 edges of each sheet of drywall need to be attached along their entire edge?
Asked by K&A - Tue Jan 1 14:53:19 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes. About 8" apart. (The ceiling is no place to get skimpy with the screws/nails!)
Answered by Kurtis G - Tue Jan 1 14:59:11 2008
How do I sand down seams in my drywall?
Q. I recently moved into a condo, and want to paint the walls. However, I noticed that in some spots where two sheets of drywall meet, there are vertical seams or bumps running from floor to ceiling. Obviously, I would like to sand these bumps down before I paint, however, I am not sure what I need to do, or what supplies I should use. Since I am not installing drywall, and there are no visible gaps between the drywall sheets, I wouldn't think I would need to spackle. But I was wondering if anyone had any advice. Thanks!
Asked by Ken - Wed Jan 31 10:57:56 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try sanding the "bumps" flush with the rest of the wall (use 100 grit sandpaper) then use some of that spray on wall texture (can be purchased at Home Depot) to blend in with the rest of the wall. Once you are satisfied with the way it looks all that's left is to paint...that may be the hardest part if you don't have the original paint because you'll end up having to repaint the entire wall.
Answered by Dingos8MyKids - Wed Jan 31 12:16:53 2007
Q. I recently moved into a condo, and want to paint the walls. However, I noticed that in some spots where two sheets of drywall meet, there are vertical seams or bumps running from floor to ceiling. Obviously, I would like to sand these bumps down before I paint, however, I am not sure what I need to do, or what supplies I should use. Since I am not installing drywall, and there are no visible gaps between the drywall sheets, I wouldn't think I would need to spackle. But I was wondering if anyone had any advice. Thanks!
Asked by Ken - Wed Jan 31 10:57:56 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try sanding the "bumps" flush with the rest of the wall (use 100 grit sandpaper) then use some of that spray on wall texture (can be purchased at Home Depot) to blend in with the rest of the wall. Once you are satisfied with the way it looks all that's left is to paint...that may be the hardest part if you don't have the original paint because you'll end up having to repaint the entire wall.
Answered by Dingos8MyKids - Wed Jan 31 12:16:53 2007
How can I hang a vent if the drywall around the vent is damaged?
Q. The vent cover (the metal vent that you can open and close) over my A/C vent in a bedroom has fallen b/c the drywall the screws were screwed into is damaged. Now the drywall is stripped so I can't re-screw it up. Is there an easy way to re-mount it? I've thought about going into the attic and holding wood above the drywall while a friend screws it in. Is there an easier way or something I can do on my own?
Asked by RyanP - Wed Oct 14 14:16:31 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you can try hollow wall anchors that fit into a hole in the drywall and then take a screw. or try hollow wall butterfly anchors. they "pop" through an opening and the back opens up like a butterfly. When the screw is tightened, it pulls the butterfly against the back of the drywall. There are several other methods, but I would need more info as to wall and present holes, etc.
Answered by been there done that - Wed Oct 14 14:28:02 2009
Q. The vent cover (the metal vent that you can open and close) over my A/C vent in a bedroom has fallen b/c the drywall the screws were screwed into is damaged. Now the drywall is stripped so I can't re-screw it up. Is there an easy way to re-mount it? I've thought about going into the attic and holding wood above the drywall while a friend screws it in. Is there an easier way or something I can do on my own?
Asked by RyanP - Wed Oct 14 14:16:31 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. you can try hollow wall anchors that fit into a hole in the drywall and then take a screw. or try hollow wall butterfly anchors. they "pop" through an opening and the back opens up like a butterfly. When the screw is tightened, it pulls the butterfly against the back of the drywall. There are several other methods, but I would need more info as to wall and present holes, etc.
Answered by been there done that - Wed Oct 14 14:28:02 2009
How to put drywall anchors without breaking them?
Q. I need to nail drywall anchors to the wall for hanging curtains. However, they won't go in easily. Using hammer or too much force make them crooked. Any easy way? Thanks!
Asked by kakashi-123 - Sat Sep 27 23:47:20 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. as long as your curtain rods are light, then they won't rip out the anchors...you could use your screw driver to open the hole a bit in the drywall, then insert the anchor (it should be "snug" still). However, better advice: you can buy some really good screw-in big anchors that will for sure hold up your curtains. I bought some at Home Depot. They are white and look like big plastic screws, but they are anchors meant for heavier things...you screw them directly into the drywall, and then once in, you install and screw in your brackets into this anchor itself. I have wooden rods with pretty heavy drapes hanging from mine and works great! Good Luck.
Answered by Bieliquist - Sun Sep 28 01:56:23 2008
Q. I need to nail drywall anchors to the wall for hanging curtains. However, they won't go in easily. Using hammer or too much force make them crooked. Any easy way? Thanks!
Asked by kakashi-123 - Sat Sep 27 23:47:20 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. as long as your curtain rods are light, then they won't rip out the anchors...you could use your screw driver to open the hole a bit in the drywall, then insert the anchor (it should be "snug" still). However, better advice: you can buy some really good screw-in big anchors that will for sure hold up your curtains. I bought some at Home Depot. They are white and look like big plastic screws, but they are anchors meant for heavier things...you screw them directly into the drywall, and then once in, you install and screw in your brackets into this anchor itself. I have wooden rods with pretty heavy drapes hanging from mine and works great! Good Luck.
Answered by Bieliquist - Sun Sep 28 01:56:23 2008
How do I move a conduit box after drywall installation?
Q. I just installed drywall and have cut out the holes for the conduit boxes, however, now the boxes are not flush with the drywall. How can I move them forward to be flush with the new drywall?
Asked by D Ras - Mon May 11 14:07:09 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The boxes don't necessarily need to be flush to the drywall. If they are recessed too far for the screws of the receptacles and switches to catch, you can get longer screws. Be careful not to overtighten them and draw the devices too far into the drywall. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Mon May 11 14:13:38 2009
Q. I just installed drywall and have cut out the holes for the conduit boxes, however, now the boxes are not flush with the drywall. How can I move them forward to be flush with the new drywall?
Asked by D Ras - Mon May 11 14:07:09 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The boxes don't necessarily need to be flush to the drywall. If they are recessed too far for the screws of the receptacles and switches to catch, you can get longer screws. Be careful not to overtighten them and draw the devices too far into the drywall. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Mon May 11 14:13:38 2009
When you put up drywall, do you place the pieces to stagger the joins?
Q. I'm putting up the drywall horizontally and I'm not sure whether to align the next piece down to align the right edge with the piece above it. Or, should I do it like bricks and stagger the end joints?
Asked by VRX - Sun May 11 19:23:04 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. don't stagger the joints keep them in a strait line so when you tape and mud it's much easier to hide the seams
Answered by dale - Sun May 11 20:37:30 2008
Q. I'm putting up the drywall horizontally and I'm not sure whether to align the next piece down to align the right edge with the piece above it. Or, should I do it like bricks and stagger the end joints?
Asked by VRX - Sun May 11 19:23:04 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. don't stagger the joints keep them in a strait line so when you tape and mud it's much easier to hide the seams
Answered by dale - Sun May 11 20:37:30 2008
How do i remove drywall from a house that we are about to demolish?
Q. we are demolishing a house and one of the city requirements are that drywall be removed so to safe a thousand dollars we are going to remove it our selves, whats the best way?
Asked by danwanman - Sat Dec 15 02:00:58 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a huge amount of work. You are talking about carrying tons of material out of the house in small pieces and an equal amount of dust carried out in your lungs. It would be a shame if the place were to catch on fire in the middle of the night!
Answered by Neandrathal - Sat Dec 15 08:35:35 2007
Q. we are demolishing a house and one of the city requirements are that drywall be removed so to safe a thousand dollars we are going to remove it our selves, whats the best way?
Asked by danwanman - Sat Dec 15 02:00:58 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That is a huge amount of work. You are talking about carrying tons of material out of the house in small pieces and an equal amount of dust carried out in your lungs. It would be a shame if the place were to catch on fire in the middle of the night!
Answered by Neandrathal - Sat Dec 15 08:35:35 2007
How do you clean drywall dust residue off of hardwood and tile?
Q. I am doing a construction cleanup job for someone and they have drywall dust residue on everything. I mopped the floor with Murphy's Oil but there is still a film/streak left over when finished. They have hardwood and also tile. Any suggestions?
Asked by Chilly - Sun Oct 21 15:36:00 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First vacuum up all the dust with a shop vac, then mop in vinegar & water. Add a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. Good luck! :)
Answered by @y - Sun Oct 21 15:50:29 2007
Q. I am doing a construction cleanup job for someone and they have drywall dust residue on everything. I mopped the floor with Murphy's Oil but there is still a film/streak left over when finished. They have hardwood and also tile. Any suggestions?
Asked by Chilly - Sun Oct 21 15:36:00 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First vacuum up all the dust with a shop vac, then mop in vinegar & water. Add a cup of vinegar to a gallon of water. Good luck! :)
Answered by @y - Sun Oct 21 15:50:29 2007
How do I repair drywall in my bathroom that has started to deteriorate from moisture?
Q. I live in an old farmhouse and the bathroom has plastic tiles half way up the wall and then drywall covers the remaining wall. I have installed a spout that allows for a shower head so I need to be able to still attach that to the wall. And how do I protect the wall once it's repaired?
Asked by DivorcedMom - Sat Aug 19 23:11:38 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, you need to repair the drywall using "greenboard" drywall, which is the type that tolerates moisture better than the regular stuff. It looks green, so it often gets called "greenboard." Once the sheetrock is patched, prime it and paint it with paints that are meant to be used in damp areas. If you're not sure which paint to get, go to a hardware store or Home Depot/Lowes and tell them your paint requirements. They'll fix you up with a paint that's suitable for a bathroom.
Answered by pvreditor - Sat Aug 19 23:19:34 2006
Q. I live in an old farmhouse and the bathroom has plastic tiles half way up the wall and then drywall covers the remaining wall. I have installed a spout that allows for a shower head so I need to be able to still attach that to the wall. And how do I protect the wall once it's repaired?
Asked by DivorcedMom - Sat Aug 19 23:11:38 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First, you need to repair the drywall using "greenboard" drywall, which is the type that tolerates moisture better than the regular stuff. It looks green, so it often gets called "greenboard." Once the sheetrock is patched, prime it and paint it with paints that are meant to be used in damp areas. If you're not sure which paint to get, go to a hardware store or Home Depot/Lowes and tell them your paint requirements. They'll fix you up with a paint that's suitable for a bathroom.
Answered by pvreditor - Sat Aug 19 23:19:34 2006
How do I remove drywall tape that is falling off from the wall without doing more damage?
Q. I need to remove horizontal drywall tape that is loose from a wall so I can put new on and repaint the wall. Do I just use a knife and cut it off or soak it off or what? I'm totally clueless about walls, repairs, and painting.
Asked by faern1 - Wed Aug 13 13:36:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just cut it off with razor knife 1/2 in past loose part, you will have to use a little pressure to cut Thu mud,don't worry about small damage, overfill damage area slightly and in-bed tape, you don't have to overlap, 3 coats tight of mud and hardly any sanding. Hope this helps, if you have further ? contact me via yahoo. Jerry 30 years contractor.
Answered by jerry m - Wed Aug 13 13:56:57 2008
Q. I need to remove horizontal drywall tape that is loose from a wall so I can put new on and repaint the wall. Do I just use a knife and cut it off or soak it off or what? I'm totally clueless about walls, repairs, and painting.
Asked by faern1 - Wed Aug 13 13:36:13 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Just cut it off with razor knife 1/2 in past loose part, you will have to use a little pressure to cut Thu mud,don't worry about small damage, overfill damage area slightly and in-bed tape, you don't have to overlap, 3 coats tight of mud and hardly any sanding. Hope this helps, if you have further ? contact me via yahoo. Jerry 30 years contractor.
Answered by jerry m - Wed Aug 13 13:56:57 2008
Can i apply drywall over a wall with 3-4 layers of wallpaper?
Q. I just bought a house and the living and dinning room area have few layers of wallpaper and paint over them, I tried stripping the wallpaper but it is on stuck. I wonder if I can put drywall over the wall? What am I looking into and what kind of drywall should I buy?
Asked by Ana - Wed Mar 26 10:21:51 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes you can hang drywall over anything. You can put what ever size drywall you want. But it all depends on how sturdy the walls are. Most normal walls has 1/2 " . But you can use 3/8 if you are working by yourself. It is lighter and easier to work with.
Answered by all_american_gal34 - Wed Mar 26 10:27:58 2008
Q. I just bought a house and the living and dinning room area have few layers of wallpaper and paint over them, I tried stripping the wallpaper but it is on stuck. I wonder if I can put drywall over the wall? What am I looking into and what kind of drywall should I buy?
Asked by Ana - Wed Mar 26 10:21:51 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes you can hang drywall over anything. You can put what ever size drywall you want. But it all depends on how sturdy the walls are. Most normal walls has 1/2 " . But you can use 3/8 if you are working by yourself. It is lighter and easier to work with.
Answered by all_american_gal34 - Wed Mar 26 10:27:58 2008
What type of caulk should I use for a drywall crack that reappears every year ?
Q. Can someone suggest the caulk type and how to ensure that both the drywall and where I have caulked appear as a homogeneous surface as possible. In other words will it be very obvious that I have caulked this area ? If so how can I minimize the appearance of caulking for a drywall repair.
Asked by IlliniGeek - Mon Jan 21 18:31:40 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i've used one of two approaches. The problem is that there is movement in the drywall: movement in the building, and so the chances of really making it perfect are limited. I have had some success in making the joint stronger. I cut perhaps a 1/2 inch gap along the crack and use a plaster filler that cures hard. You have to follow the instructions in terms of wetting the plaster you are bonding to, but sometimes this seems to work, even in the long run. After the calk has begun to set, or after it has set, you can use sandpaper and a sanding block to make the surface, well, as perfect as you would like. If you find that the repair is too low, simply add a fine layer of more filler, and sand again. The other approach is to cut the gap… [cont.]
Answered by Midatlantian - Mon Jan 21 18:40:35 2008
Q. Can someone suggest the caulk type and how to ensure that both the drywall and where I have caulked appear as a homogeneous surface as possible. In other words will it be very obvious that I have caulked this area ? If so how can I minimize the appearance of caulking for a drywall repair.
Asked by IlliniGeek - Mon Jan 21 18:31:40 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i've used one of two approaches. The problem is that there is movement in the drywall: movement in the building, and so the chances of really making it perfect are limited. I have had some success in making the joint stronger. I cut perhaps a 1/2 inch gap along the crack and use a plaster filler that cures hard. You have to follow the instructions in terms of wetting the plaster you are bonding to, but sometimes this seems to work, even in the long run. After the calk has begun to set, or after it has set, you can use sandpaper and a sanding block to make the surface, well, as perfect as you would like. If you find that the repair is too low, simply add a fine layer of more filler, and sand again. The other approach is to cut the gap… [cont.]
Answered by Midatlantian - Mon Jan 21 18:40:35 2008
How much would it cost to drywall a 1200 square foot home?
Q. I'm looking at purchasing a home that is 1200 square feet. It is gutted down to the studs. How much might it cost to do drywall on the home if I did it myself? And what about if I hired a general contractor? I'm just looking for a ballpark figure, any contributions will help. Thanks a lot
Asked by Bobby M - Tue May 15 15:52:36 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with littlecaesarsdad. Usually, you can find the drywall price by doing this little trick: Take the floor square footage, which in your case is 1,200. Multiply the floorspace by about 5, to be safe. (This would give you a ballpark figure of all your wall and ceiling surfaces, and a little over to be safe). This gets you at about 6,000. That's roughly how many sq ft of drywall it would take to do your home throughout, assuming you have 8' ceilings. Then multiply your footage (6,000) by your area's going rate for hanging and finishing. A good company usually gets around $1.00/ft give or take 20 cents depending on area. That brings your total to about $6,000, which may be a… [cont.]
Answered by pancakes & hyrup - Sat May 19 00:14:23 2007
Q. I'm looking at purchasing a home that is 1200 square feet. It is gutted down to the studs. How much might it cost to do drywall on the home if I did it myself? And what about if I hired a general contractor? I'm just looking for a ballpark figure, any contributions will help. Thanks a lot
Asked by Bobby M - Tue May 15 15:52:36 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with littlecaesarsdad. Usually, you can find the drywall price by doing this little trick: Take the floor square footage, which in your case is 1,200. Multiply the floorspace by about 5, to be safe. (This would give you a ballpark figure of all your wall and ceiling surfaces, and a little over to be safe). This gets you at about 6,000. That's roughly how many sq ft of drywall it would take to do your home throughout, assuming you have 8' ceilings. Then multiply your footage (6,000) by your area's going rate for hanging and finishing. A good company usually gets around $1.00/ft give or take 20 cents depending on area. That brings your total to about $6,000, which may be a… [cont.]
Answered by pancakes & hyrup - Sat May 19 00:14:23 2007
Can I put drywall over my damaged drywall in the bathroom?
Q. Im going to remove the tile from my wall, when i do so some of the drywall will get damaged, can i just buy a new sheet of drywall and put it up over the existing drywall? Im going to remove the tile from my wall, when i do so some of the drywall will get damaged, can i just buy a new sheet of drywall and put it up over the existing drywall? Im not going to install new tiles, i just want a smooth surface so i can paint!
Asked by DomRep C - Mon Jul 28 11:12:38 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with using tile board. It is a much better product. Just use a sawsall and cut around the tile with a very shallow cut of 1/2" then remove your tile and drywall together. If your saving your bathtub make sure you line it with cardboard and a heavy blanket. Tiles will fall off and chip the tub. Use the tileboard with the right screws and tape the seams with mesh tape and thinset. Then tile. If your careful you can bridge the gap between the backerboard and drywall with the mesh tape and a little thinset and use the tiles to cover the seams.
Answered by rob89434 - Mon Jul 28 12:01:13 2008
Q. Im going to remove the tile from my wall, when i do so some of the drywall will get damaged, can i just buy a new sheet of drywall and put it up over the existing drywall? Im going to remove the tile from my wall, when i do so some of the drywall will get damaged, can i just buy a new sheet of drywall and put it up over the existing drywall? Im not going to install new tiles, i just want a smooth surface so i can paint!
Asked by DomRep C - Mon Jul 28 11:12:38 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I agree with using tile board. It is a much better product. Just use a sawsall and cut around the tile with a very shallow cut of 1/2" then remove your tile and drywall together. If your saving your bathtub make sure you line it with cardboard and a heavy blanket. Tiles will fall off and chip the tub. Use the tileboard with the right screws and tape the seams with mesh tape and thinset. Then tile. If your careful you can bridge the gap between the backerboard and drywall with the mesh tape and a little thinset and use the tiles to cover the seams.
Answered by rob89434 - Mon Jul 28 12:01:13 2008
How do I remove wallpaper glue residue off my drywall after steaming off the wallpaper?
Q. Your experience needed! Now that we removed our wallpaper using a professional steamer, we have a glue residue left on the drywall. How do we remove this safely? Running over the steamer over the areas just isn't doing the trick, and Im concerned about damaging the drywall. Any advice?
Asked by Linda A. - Sat Oct 27 19:01:38 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. mix some water and fabric softner together in a spray bottle. that's what we did when we took it off our kitchen walls!
Answered by sarahscadoodle - Sat Oct 27 19:09:35 2007
Q. Your experience needed! Now that we removed our wallpaper using a professional steamer, we have a glue residue left on the drywall. How do we remove this safely? Running over the steamer over the areas just isn't doing the trick, and Im concerned about damaging the drywall. Any advice?
Asked by Linda A. - Sat Oct 27 19:01:38 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. mix some water and fabric softner together in a spray bottle. that's what we did when we took it off our kitchen walls!
Answered by sarahscadoodle - Sat Oct 27 19:09:35 2007
Can drywall serve as a proper substrate for ceramic tile in an area not expecting any significant moisture?
Q. I know you generally use durock or greenboard, but this is just a backsplash and the ceramic will only be on 18" of wall between countertop and cabinets...drywall ok? Just sand down the sheen paint perhaps? Any additives to the thinset?
Asked by jsullymaan - Sun Apr 20 15:34:02 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Use tile adhesive instead of thinset It will be fine If you have a gloss finish allow extra time for the adhesive to dry since the glue can not soak into the paint
Answered by job jar jack - Sun Apr 20 21:56:54 2008
Q. I know you generally use durock or greenboard, but this is just a backsplash and the ceramic will only be on 18" of wall between countertop and cabinets...drywall ok? Just sand down the sheen paint perhaps? Any additives to the thinset?
Asked by jsullymaan - Sun Apr 20 15:34:02 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Use tile adhesive instead of thinset It will be fine If you have a gloss finish allow extra time for the adhesive to dry since the glue can not soak into the paint
Answered by job jar jack - Sun Apr 20 21:56:54 2008
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