Drywall contractors, will you answer some questions for me please?
Q. I am planning to start work on a spare bedroom. My house is nearly 100 years old and the walls and ceilings are plaster. The ceiling in this room suffered some water damage as did an interior wall. I haven't stripped the wallpaper yet (which is also on the ceilings) so I don't know how bad the damage is. However, there is considerable staining on the paper in those areas so I know they must be bad. I am definitely having a new ceiling put in. My question is, should I remove all the plaster to have new drywall put in or will the contractor I hire just prefer to hang the drywall over the plaster? Will they just patch the cracks in the plaster on the walls or should I have the drywall hung all over? I haven't begun to look for a… [cont.]
Asked by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove - Sun Feb 25 11:08:31 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am not a drywall contractor, but I have remodeled 6 old homes. The one I am presently in was built in 1865. I removed all the plaster walls to expose the studs underneath. This allowed me to run new electric, insulate, and then lay the drywall over the top. The drawbacks are dust, lots of demo work, and you may have to address studs of different sizes. They weren't too critical of stud sizes back then. They made up the difference in the wavey wall with the lath and plaster overlay. The advantages are you can inspect the outer wall, get better insulation, recepticles where you want them, and have a nice clean, new room! Sounds like a nice project, good luck!
Answered by Bare B - Sun Feb 25 11:18:51 2007
Q. I am planning to start work on a spare bedroom. My house is nearly 100 years old and the walls and ceilings are plaster. The ceiling in this room suffered some water damage as did an interior wall. I haven't stripped the wallpaper yet (which is also on the ceilings) so I don't know how bad the damage is. However, there is considerable staining on the paper in those areas so I know they must be bad. I am definitely having a new ceiling put in. My question is, should I remove all the plaster to have new drywall put in or will the contractor I hire just prefer to hang the drywall over the plaster? Will they just patch the cracks in the plaster on the walls or should I have the drywall hung all over? I haven't begun to look for a… [cont.]
Asked by ubiquitous_mr_lovegrove - Sun Feb 25 11:08:31 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am not a drywall contractor, but I have remodeled 6 old homes. The one I am presently in was built in 1865. I removed all the plaster walls to expose the studs underneath. This allowed me to run new electric, insulate, and then lay the drywall over the top. The drawbacks are dust, lots of demo work, and you may have to address studs of different sizes. They weren't too critical of stud sizes back then. They made up the difference in the wavey wall with the lath and plaster overlay. The advantages are you can inspect the outer wall, get better insulation, recepticles where you want them, and have a nice clean, new room! Sounds like a nice project, good luck!
Answered by Bare B - Sun Feb 25 11:18:51 2007
Is it wise to hang drywall over paneling that has plaster walls behind the panels?
Q. Our house was built back in the 1940's and originally had plaster walls throughout. Sometime between then and now, somebody hung faux wood paneling over all of the plaster walls. We're not big fans of this look and would like to hang drywall. We thought we could just hang the drywall over top of the paneling, but someone mentioned to me that if the plaster behind the paneling gave way, the drywall would fall in. Should we go ahead with the original plan, or do we need to tear our current walls down to the studs before we hang the drywall?
Asked by Josh G - Sun Jun 1 19:13:27 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Removing the paneling as suggested will cause more damage to the lath and plaster under it. This is due to the fact that most paneling is hung using paneling nails as well as glue. If gutting the room is not in your budget then by all means go with your initial plans. I have done this in several homes where finances were tight. In most cases things turned out nice. In a couple since the rooms were not square the ceiling and walls were a bit wavy where they met. A quick fix for that is crown molding or a decorative border.
Answered by frenchcountryplus - Sun Jun 1 20:44:23 2008
Q. Our house was built back in the 1940's and originally had plaster walls throughout. Sometime between then and now, somebody hung faux wood paneling over all of the plaster walls. We're not big fans of this look and would like to hang drywall. We thought we could just hang the drywall over top of the paneling, but someone mentioned to me that if the plaster behind the paneling gave way, the drywall would fall in. Should we go ahead with the original plan, or do we need to tear our current walls down to the studs before we hang the drywall?
Asked by Josh G - Sun Jun 1 19:13:27 2008 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Removing the paneling as suggested will cause more damage to the lath and plaster under it. This is due to the fact that most paneling is hung using paneling nails as well as glue. If gutting the room is not in your budget then by all means go with your initial plans. I have done this in several homes where finances were tight. In most cases things turned out nice. In a couple since the rooms were not square the ceiling and walls were a bit wavy where they met. A quick fix for that is crown molding or a decorative border.
Answered by frenchcountryplus - Sun Jun 1 20:44:23 2008
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 do I remove this drywall without damaging anything important?
Q. I am putting in a new medicine cabinet in my bathroom but there is drywall in the back in the way... I am worried that if I try to cut through the drywall there might be something important on the other side.-- behind the drywall is the furnace area. How do I drill and cut through and make sure I don't damage anything? I was going to drill in then use some kind of handsaw so I should feel something but you never know.
Asked by charlie1138 - Tue Dec 1 15:27:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to use a drywall handsaw. You can take these in just to the back of it and cut down. Or get a new blade in a utility knife and cut a square hole in it. The blade will go through the dry wall, but not any further. You may have to do many scores on the lines of your square, but it is the easiest and best way to do this in the situation you are in. Hope this helps Bro'
Answered by bshepler2 - Tue Dec 1 15:36:54 2009
Q. I am putting in a new medicine cabinet in my bathroom but there is drywall in the back in the way... I am worried that if I try to cut through the drywall there might be something important on the other side.-- behind the drywall is the furnace area. How do I drill and cut through and make sure I don't damage anything? I was going to drill in then use some kind of handsaw so I should feel something but you never know.
Asked by charlie1138 - Tue Dec 1 15:27:02 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to use a drywall handsaw. You can take these in just to the back of it and cut down. Or get a new blade in a utility knife and cut a square hole in it. The blade will go through the dry wall, but not any further. You may have to do many scores on the lines of your square, but it is the easiest and best way to do this in the situation you are in. Hope this helps Bro'
Answered by bshepler2 - Tue Dec 1 15:36:54 2009
Can drywall joint compound be used to fill small gaps when installing self stick tiles over linoleum?
Q. I am going to install self stick tiles over linoleum and I have a few spots that need filled. I was wondering if drywall joint compound would work to fill in the small gaps. The room where the tiles are being installed is a bathroom.
Asked by beck_no42 - Sun Aug 12 07:29:19 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With all due respect in Q&A I so often see the word "CAN" My typical answer is..."Certainly"...usuall y followed by. "BUT you may not be satisfied after the fact." The "gaps" in the old flooring? Are they at seams? from damage? Are they LIFTING?. Obviously any floor should be extremely clean for self stick, and the holes or whatever in the current flooring might be as shallow as 1/16th inch. There are a couple options I'd try; short of ripping up the old flooring and proceeding. Some type of patch that will harden, can be applied smoothly, will not be affected by moisture, and will allow a surface, "flush" with the current flooring. Even Liquid nails would be better at serving you than MUD. Consider too, taking this… [cont.]
Answered by DIY Doc - Sun Aug 12 08:08:01 2007
Q. I am going to install self stick tiles over linoleum and I have a few spots that need filled. I was wondering if drywall joint compound would work to fill in the small gaps. The room where the tiles are being installed is a bathroom.
Asked by beck_no42 - Sun Aug 12 07:29:19 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments
A. With all due respect in Q&A I so often see the word "CAN" My typical answer is..."Certainly"...usuall y followed by. "BUT you may not be satisfied after the fact." The "gaps" in the old flooring? Are they at seams? from damage? Are they LIFTING?. Obviously any floor should be extremely clean for self stick, and the holes or whatever in the current flooring might be as shallow as 1/16th inch. There are a couple options I'd try; short of ripping up the old flooring and proceeding. Some type of patch that will harden, can be applied smoothly, will not be affected by moisture, and will allow a surface, "flush" with the current flooring. Even Liquid nails would be better at serving you than MUD. Consider too, taking this… [cont.]
Answered by DIY Doc - Sun Aug 12 08:08:01 2007
How do I fix drywall when the dry wall itself is peeling?
Q. There is paint peeling in part of the room and the drywall paper itself is peeling. How do i fix the drywall portion.
Asked by Keith M - Wed Apr 18 16:16:54 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is hard to tell from the little you state as to the cause of the peeling. Fixing the cause is primary. Usually, water is the problem either from leaky building envelope, roof, around windows, through siding, etc. or from internal sources such as leaking pipes, very high humidity condensing where it shouldn't, etc. The fix for the drywall is easy, either tear off the drywall back to the studs and reinstall or scarify, sand or scrape off surface and refinish. But if you don't eliminate the cause, the problem will be back. A less usual cause may be failing wallpaper paste under the paint or something like that but water is much more likely. It will simplify replacement if you cut the existing gyp board on each side of the problem… [cont.]
Answered by stevetower - Wed Apr 18 19:05:50 2007
Q. There is paint peeling in part of the room and the drywall paper itself is peeling. How do i fix the drywall portion.
Asked by Keith M - Wed Apr 18 16:16:54 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is hard to tell from the little you state as to the cause of the peeling. Fixing the cause is primary. Usually, water is the problem either from leaky building envelope, roof, around windows, through siding, etc. or from internal sources such as leaking pipes, very high humidity condensing where it shouldn't, etc. The fix for the drywall is easy, either tear off the drywall back to the studs and reinstall or scarify, sand or scrape off surface and refinish. But if you don't eliminate the cause, the problem will be back. A less usual cause may be failing wallpaper paste under the paint or something like that but water is much more likely. It will simplify replacement if you cut the existing gyp board on each side of the problem… [cont.]
Answered by stevetower - Wed Apr 18 19:05:50 2007
How do you know if your drywall has asbestos?
Q. How can you know if your drywall has asbestos (without knowing how old the drywall is)? Also, what part of the drywall has asbestos? I sanded down the surface of my drywall without going through the paper, and have just read that older drywall may be contaminated, so I'm a bit worried.
Asked by Joshua B - Thu Jun 24 14:19:24 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to have it tested. That is the only way. You need to sample the drywall at the top and bottom as well as the joint compound. Three samples will be around $50. The age of the drywall is not a certainty to tell you that info. Actually, very little drywall is positive, the joint compound more often.
Answered by Otts Shoals - Thu Jun 24 17:49:38 2010
Q. How can you know if your drywall has asbestos (without knowing how old the drywall is)? Also, what part of the drywall has asbestos? I sanded down the surface of my drywall without going through the paper, and have just read that older drywall may be contaminated, so I'm a bit worried.
Asked by Joshua B - Thu Jun 24 14:19:24 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You have to have it tested. That is the only way. You need to sample the drywall at the top and bottom as well as the joint compound. Three samples will be around $50. The age of the drywall is not a certainty to tell you that info. Actually, very little drywall is positive, the joint compound more often.
Answered by Otts Shoals - Thu Jun 24 17:49:38 2010
How do you blend old drywall with new drywall?
Q. I had some cracks filled in my walls. So when I look at it at an angle I see that the new patch is veryyy smooth and then the rest of the wall has some texture from being painted so many times over the years. How can i give that fresh drywall patchwork some texture in order to make it blend?
Asked by nuthen2it - Sat Dec 22 21:05:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Do not use a scrunched up bag or a thick napped roller on this...From what you described is that the only texture on the wall is from prior painting and not from the walls being textured...In this event you simply need to go buy a 4 or 6 inch mini roller(i prefer the original LongJohn 6 inch roller covers)..take some regular drywall mud (joint compound)..and thin it down A little and take a test piece of cardboard and roll the reduced mud on it and see if this test matches your wall then.. if it is too heavy..simply add a little more water to reduce a bit more..do another test and take the test to a wall that was patched, and see if it is close to matching..if not reduce..test..confirm..st art out a little thicker and do not reduce too… [cont.]
Answered by pcbeachrat - Sun Dec 23 06:16:06 2007
Q. I had some cracks filled in my walls. So when I look at it at an angle I see that the new patch is veryyy smooth and then the rest of the wall has some texture from being painted so many times over the years. How can i give that fresh drywall patchwork some texture in order to make it blend?
Asked by nuthen2it - Sat Dec 22 21:05:42 2007 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Do not use a scrunched up bag or a thick napped roller on this...From what you described is that the only texture on the wall is from prior painting and not from the walls being textured...In this event you simply need to go buy a 4 or 6 inch mini roller(i prefer the original LongJohn 6 inch roller covers)..take some regular drywall mud (joint compound)..and thin it down A little and take a test piece of cardboard and roll the reduced mud on it and see if this test matches your wall then.. if it is too heavy..simply add a little more water to reduce a bit more..do another test and take the test to a wall that was patched, and see if it is close to matching..if not reduce..test..confirm..st art out a little thicker and do not reduce too… [cont.]
Answered by pcbeachrat - Sun Dec 23 06:16:06 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 eye can help - 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 eye can help - Wed Oct 14 14:28:02 2009
Is there a good way to join wood paneling and drywall?
Q. OK, we are planning to cut a pass through with a bar in the wall between our dining room and kitchen. On the dining room side the walls are drywall; on the kitchen side they are wood paneling. We would like the interior of the pass through area to be drywall but we unsure how the drywall of the interior could meet the paneling in the kitchen. Could we just tape and mud the corner like we will on the dining room side? The alternative is to just use wood trim but we would really prefer the smooth look of drywall. Has anyone done this before?
Asked by Stormy B - Mon Jan 28 13:23:50 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a type of molding that is made for this specific purpose. The outside edge is either rounded or squared off and on the reverse side there is a cutout where it attaches to the wall. Go to your local home improvement store, like Lowe's or Home Depot, they have several different styles that should suit your needs.
Answered by Gracie - Mon Jan 28 13:32:51 2008
Q. OK, we are planning to cut a pass through with a bar in the wall between our dining room and kitchen. On the dining room side the walls are drywall; on the kitchen side they are wood paneling. We would like the interior of the pass through area to be drywall but we unsure how the drywall of the interior could meet the paneling in the kitchen. Could we just tape and mud the corner like we will on the dining room side? The alternative is to just use wood trim but we would really prefer the smooth look of drywall. Has anyone done this before?
Asked by Stormy B - Mon Jan 28 13:23:50 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a type of molding that is made for this specific purpose. The outside edge is either rounded or squared off and on the reverse side there is a cutout where it attaches to the wall. Go to your local home improvement store, like Lowe's or Home Depot, they have several different styles that should suit your needs.
Answered by Gracie - Mon Jan 28 13:32:51 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
Wonderboard installation - How do I even it up with the existing drywall?
Q. I am tiling the walls around my tub. The drywall behind the old surround that I took down was damaged, so I removed it. So I have the area that will be tiled down to the studs. I will be putting up wonderboard, but how do I make the seem where the wonderboard meets the existing drywall matchup? The existing drywall appears to be 1" but the wonderboard is much less than that. Do I need to mount some thinner drywall underneath so the wonderboard comes up to the correct level?
Asked by KYRealEstateGuy - Sun Mar 11 20:43:26 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fir or shim out the wall on the studs before you put up the concrete board. And as mentioned the tile and thin set will be a bit more than a 1/4 of an inch thick.
Answered by The Un-Cola - Sun Mar 11 22:49:11 2007
Q. I am tiling the walls around my tub. The drywall behind the old surround that I took down was damaged, so I removed it. So I have the area that will be tiled down to the studs. I will be putting up wonderboard, but how do I make the seem where the wonderboard meets the existing drywall matchup? The existing drywall appears to be 1" but the wonderboard is much less than that. Do I need to mount some thinner drywall underneath so the wonderboard comes up to the correct level?
Asked by KYRealEstateGuy - Sun Mar 11 20:43:26 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Fir or shim out the wall on the studs before you put up the concrete board. And as mentioned the tile and thin set will be a bit more than a 1/4 of an inch thick.
Answered by The Un-Cola - Sun Mar 11 22:49:11 2007
How much does it cost to do baseboard and drywall repair?
Q. The baseboard is about 3 inches high and about 6 feet long. The drywall from behind it has been cut out, so I need to replace that drywall and install the baseboard (I can paint the baseboard myself). How much would it cost to replace/repair this peculiar strip of drywall and baseboard?
Asked by Alice - Sun Jun 27 17:30:35 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. The baseboard is about 3 inches high and about 6 feet long. The drywall from behind it has been cut out, so I need to replace that drywall and install the baseboard (I can paint the baseboard myself). How much would it cost to replace/repair this peculiar strip of drywall and baseboard?
Asked by Alice - Sun Jun 27 17:30:35 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
What is the best way to repair drywall damaged by removing adhesive floor tiles?
Q. I bought a house where the previous owner, in her rush to sell, I guess, put adhesive FLOOR tiles on top of the wallpaper in the bathroom. Now that I want to redo the room, I'm having to deal with clumps of drywall coming off with the tile and some of the adhesive backing of the tile remaining stuck to the wall. Short of covering everything up with beadboard, does anyone have any suggestions? I read an idea of using a sheet as wallpaper, but it wouldn't work in my case because the wall is not a smooth enough surface. It's a very small bathroom, but I would like for the solution to not be too labor intensive, as I believe traditional repairing of the drywall would be; and I don't have the means or desire to hire someone to do it, so any… [cont.]
Asked by 07october - Mon Jun 25 16:28:06 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It really depends on how big your "clumps" are. You might be able to patch them with drywall mud, sand them down and treat as regular drywall. If they are too big, you might have to consider a new wall treatment - maybe putting up tiles or beadboard like you suggested.
Answered by MILF - Mon Jun 25 16:43:00 2007
Q. I bought a house where the previous owner, in her rush to sell, I guess, put adhesive FLOOR tiles on top of the wallpaper in the bathroom. Now that I want to redo the room, I'm having to deal with clumps of drywall coming off with the tile and some of the adhesive backing of the tile remaining stuck to the wall. Short of covering everything up with beadboard, does anyone have any suggestions? I read an idea of using a sheet as wallpaper, but it wouldn't work in my case because the wall is not a smooth enough surface. It's a very small bathroom, but I would like for the solution to not be too labor intensive, as I believe traditional repairing of the drywall would be; and I don't have the means or desire to hire someone to do it, so any… [cont.]
Asked by 07october - Mon Jun 25 16:28:06 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It really depends on how big your "clumps" are. You might be able to patch them with drywall mud, sand them down and treat as regular drywall. If they are too big, you might have to consider a new wall treatment - maybe putting up tiles or beadboard like you suggested.
Answered by MILF - Mon Jun 25 16:43:00 2007
How do you prepare drywall so that I can adhere tile to a bathroom wall?
Q. I have a bathroom wall that I want to put tile on, but the drywall has moisture on it. Can I dry it out, sand it down and then apply the adhesive and tile?
Asked by DivorcedMom - Thu Oct 19 16:37:02 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The tile will probably fall off the drywall. You need hardibacker or cement board, you can screw this straight to the drywall or rip it off and put the hardibacker up. Then you put up grout with a notched trowel and put up your tile.
Answered by Amanda H - Thu Oct 19 19:05:05 2006
Q. I have a bathroom wall that I want to put tile on, but the drywall has moisture on it. Can I dry it out, sand it down and then apply the adhesive and tile?
Asked by DivorcedMom - Thu Oct 19 16:37:02 2006 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The tile will probably fall off the drywall. You need hardibacker or cement board, you can screw this straight to the drywall or rip it off and put the hardibacker up. Then you put up grout with a notched trowel and put up your tile.
Answered by Amanda H - Thu Oct 19 19:05:05 2006
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
Can you use drywall primer over a previously painted surface?
Q. Hello I was wondering if new drywall primer can be used to prime an already painted surface. I need to do some painting on a wall that will require some priming, and I have lots of new drywall primer left from a previous job. Thanks!
Asked by Trisha - Sat Oct 3 21:29:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes you can. Primer is primer. Just be sure to prime the whole wall so the paint matches afterwards.
Answered by chicagirl51 - Sat Oct 3 21:34:32 2009
Q. Hello I was wondering if new drywall primer can be used to prime an already painted surface. I need to do some painting on a wall that will require some priming, and I have lots of new drywall primer left from a previous job. Thanks!
Asked by Trisha - Sat Oct 3 21:29:02 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes you can. Primer is primer. Just be sure to prime the whole wall so the paint matches afterwards.
Answered by chicagirl51 - Sat Oct 3 21:34:32 2009
What type of professional would you call to inspect drywall for severeity of water damage?
Q. If water has gotten on drywall, what type of professional would you call to inspect the drywall and tell you if it needs to be replaced or not?
Asked by akaroky - Wed Dec 12 11:24:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A Plasterer or sheet rock installer
Answered by Bill - Wed Dec 12 11:32:36 2007
Q. If water has gotten on drywall, what type of professional would you call to inspect the drywall and tell you if it needs to be replaced or not?
Asked by akaroky - Wed Dec 12 11:24:40 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. A Plasterer or sheet rock installer
Answered by Bill - Wed Dec 12 11:32:36 2007
How do you install beadboard over drywall?
Q. I want to put beadboard over my existing drywall. What is the proper way to install it? Nail, glue, etc?
Asked by joe g - Wed Oct 4 09:03:10 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The idea of using nails in case you wish to remove the beadboard in the future is a sound one, however, depending on your climate (mild, dry, humid), the wear and tear the beadboard might encounter and the type of finish you apply, not to mention the "look" you are trying to achieve (formal vs rustic) gluing your beadboard using liquid nails or something similar will provide a better finish to your project than just plain nailing. Especially if you are using real beadboard as opposed to the sheet beadboard. Sheet beadboard can be nail to the wall studs and be very secure, however as mentioned above, depending on your climate there may be some warping. Individual beadboard is nicer looking, but because it is real wood, warping, twisting and… [cont.]
Answered by rentahandyman - Wed Oct 4 09:49:02 2006
Q. I want to put beadboard over my existing drywall. What is the proper way to install it? Nail, glue, etc?
Asked by joe g - Wed Oct 4 09:03:10 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The idea of using nails in case you wish to remove the beadboard in the future is a sound one, however, depending on your climate (mild, dry, humid), the wear and tear the beadboard might encounter and the type of finish you apply, not to mention the "look" you are trying to achieve (formal vs rustic) gluing your beadboard using liquid nails or something similar will provide a better finish to your project than just plain nailing. Especially if you are using real beadboard as opposed to the sheet beadboard. Sheet beadboard can be nail to the wall studs and be very secure, however as mentioned above, depending on your climate there may be some warping. Individual beadboard is nicer looking, but because it is real wood, warping, twisting and… [cont.]
Answered by rentahandyman - Wed Oct 4 09:49:02 2006
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
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