How can work around a wall that is very bumpy
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Anyone know a really economical way to fix a wall that is old, bumpy and uneven. Someone tried to fix,but the sheetrock filler wasn't sanded smooth.
7 answers
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Re-sanding and re-mudding the sheetrock OR texturing the wall to hide the bumps and unevenness.
Debbie Harris
on Dec 02, 2013
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a small hand power sander with 80 to 120 grit paper will cut the wall down where its bumpy. But please remember if the paint covering it is really old, it may contain lead paint. You can purchase lead paint test sticks at the box stores so it pays to test. If it comes back as lead, you should be careful to contain any dust and wear a dust mask to prevent breathing in dust. Once you have the high spots cut down, then using a large trowel put on some more spackle and smooth it out. Use very thin layers and do not try to fill and smooth all at once. You can purchase quick drying spackle that you mix in small amounts at a time as it will harden quickly and if you do not get it on walls fast enough you end up throwing it away.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Dec 02, 2013
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Thanks so much-I will try this.
Sylvia Smothers Lawing
on Dec 02, 2013
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We had a wall where we removed wallpaper and chunks of the sheetrock was messed up. I refused to float out and sand because I did not want that dust in the ducts. We came up with putting beadboard on the bottom with texture paint on top finished out with a strip of molding and decorative pieces in the corner! I absolutely LOVE the results. It was a small half bath. I have attached a photo. You do not have to worry about getting the beadboard cut exactly straight because the molding covers the very top! My colors are less brown than the photo shows, but not pink.
Jeanette S
on Dec 02, 2013
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Woodbrige Environmental is correct in the advice he gave you, "a small hand power sander with 80 to 120 grit paper will cut the wall down where its bumpy. But please remember if the paint covering it is really old, it may contain lead paint. You can purchase lead paint test sticks at the box stores so it pays to." After that is done, you can mix Compound and Plaster of Paris w/ lite water until it's turns into a bread dough like consistency. Spackle it all over the wall to cover affected areas. Once you have done this complete process. Get a Yellow Masonry Sponge. You can find it in any Lowes, Homedepot or Hardware. Dip the sponge in a bucket of clean water, squeeze litely and smooth out the wall. Once the compound mix drys, you should get a smooth wall finish and ready to paint. If you like, you can contact me via email: jaw restoration@yahoo.com for free advice or visit our website: http://www.jawrestoration.wix.com/jawrestoration
Jaw Restoration
on Dec 02, 2013
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I built a new home in 1990. The builder did not properly install 2 skylights. I had multiple leaks. Very stressful, my homeowner's insurance went up but all I got was paint as a cure for this annoying issue. Finally I had my roof re-shingled and found no flashing . So, all is fixed but my ceiling (cathedral) was a mess bumpy, yellowish, sheet rock no good in many area's. So I had tongue and groove knotty pine board put up. and yes my ceiling was crooked. The boards help disguise that as you have them cut to size. It looks Wonderful!!! I rally do not like sheet rock. It is not durable at all one nick and it is impossible to repair 100%....I hope this helps to give you an option!!!!
KATHLEEN QUINLAN
on Dec 02, 2013
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Paintable Textured Wallpaper. available in home improvement stores. Relatively inexpensive, easy to use, covers a multitude of blemishes, and adds so much style to an area. We applied it to the ceilings in our 1910 house, choosing a style that looked like antique ceiling tiles.
BJ Ward
on Jul 16, 2015
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