Plank wall with plywood a solution for this awful knock-down?
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Lisa O. on Dec 21, 2014If you are set on the wood wall idea, Most any home improvement store sells tongue and grove planks in 4" widths and less than an inch thick for just such a purpose. Just keep in mind that with this option, you will have to shim out your electrical boxes to account for the extra depth. Cover the mirror with painters tape prior to removal and this may help from to much breakage. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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MaryStLouis on Dec 21, 2014I agree with Lisa. You can get tongue and groove planks to create a beadboard wainscoting or sheets of beadboard paneling. If you haven't already go to Houzz.com and research the site for ideas. I think that the texture would be much easier to live with if at least 4' of it was covered with wainscoting. You can also minimize the texture by painting the walls in a cream color flat finish. Right now, the strong color attracts attention to your walls.Helpful Reply
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Donna Strader on Dec 21, 2014Sweetheart, try the wonderful camo of beadboard wallpaper. Best stuff ever. I think I bought some for about $15 a double roll, and redone my kitchen and dining rooms. Easy peasy! and very economical. As for the mirror? wanting it gone? Use wide strong tape, such as duct tape, make a "X" or ten over the mirror. Use safety glasses, and leather gloves, to keep yourself out of trouble, no emergency room visits! And go for it. A mirror, is a mirror, is a mirror. Unless you're that evil queen from Snow White.Helpful Reply
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Mary Brien on Dec 22, 2014Can I suggest framing out the mirror? Use wider frame to minimize the look of the mirror. I love the idea of the beadboard wall paper. Like you we are a one bathroom home so I can't afford to have mine out of commission and am seriously thinking of taking this road.Helpful Reply
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Candie Firebaugh on Dec 22, 2014The beadboard wallpaper is a fabulous option and you can have any color you desire with paint. Framing the mirror is a good idea too but if you want it down just google how to remove a mirror. I have seen where they tape up the mirror in case of breakage and then just pull it off. Much better than a plank wall in my opinion. And cheaper too. Good luck!Helpful Reply
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Yvonne Day Aka Miss Ruby on Dec 22, 2014Been in your shoes and it seams like one little thing dominos into doing everything to make it look better. As far as taking the mirror off , you can call a mirror company to come take off and it can be cheaper than renting or buying the suction cups you will need to try and take it off yourself. But do tape the mirror and depending on what they used to stick it on, you may have to use a blow dryer to heat it up to loosen the glue. Be prepared to have damage to the wall behind along with an unfinished wall. Same thing with your light fixture. Depending on the look you are going for you might think about doing a paper bag or decoupage wall treatment. I just did a wall in a bedroom with a dictionary that would have cost me $1,000 to fix holes and such. This ended up only costing me $10. Let us know how it goes!Helpful Reply
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MagnoliaMama on Dec 22, 2014Do you know about wallpaper liner? It is a super-strong covering that is applied wet and then shrinks to become completely taut. I have seen it used over walls with holes, cheap wooden paneling with grooves, cement block walls—and it almost completely evens them out, providing a smooth surface to apply decorative wallpaper, grasscloth, etc. Another alternative would be to apply sheetrock mud to fill in most of the texture and then use a forgiving finish like Venetian Plaster, sold at Lowe's, to create the color you want.Helpful Reply
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Barb7802 on Dec 22, 2014If the walls are fairly flat, you could just put drywall over existing. If you want a wainscoting look, definitely just go over existing walls. How about white wainscoting on the lower wall and you color choice on upper walls. That would be really cute in a small bath. Then decide on keeping the big mirror (frame it) or pick another mirror after you conquer the wall issue.I am certain it will be fabulous whatever you do!Helpful Reply
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Ali Foster Claypoole on Dec 22, 2014Hi, I paid $20 bucks to have a huge mirror cut down by a glass cutter/window repairman and then had a frame made out of paint washed old dock wood last year. Whole thing (mirror and frame) cost less than $100 and my mirror/frame we're huge! I also had a vanity made out of the dock wood, too. Inexpensive if you find the right person or can do it yourself and it was great to recycle! Good luck :) AliHelpful Reply
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9530106 on Dec 22, 2014I can see your mirror is attached to the wall with CLIPS, so there SHOULDN'T be any "glue" behind it. I actually think the mirror is a nice size. With a pretty new light fixture, matching towel racks ETC., and a softer paint color, I think this little room would be just fine!Helpful Reply
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Kelly S on Dec 22, 2014We used a 4 inch wide dry wall knife and 2 putty knives to gently pry our mirrors off the walls. You have to alternate from one side to the other to keep the pressure even. The mirror will break if you try to pry it off the entire length of one side then the other. The mirror track at the bottom was screwed into the wall and the mirror itself was glued on with big globs of construction adhesive. All three mirrors came off without breaking and we have given 2 away for free. I'm not 4 feet wide and didn't want a mirror that wide.Helpful Reply
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Charolett Wills on Dec 23, 2014You can buy different kinds of wood wall paper. I put up rustic wood wall paper in my family room and everyone thinks it is real wood. And as far as the mirror goes. Get a piece of old wood and cut it to frame out the mirror. You can even put in mason jar lighting. Just enjoy your project. And good luckHelpful Reply
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Mary Wilshire on Dec 23, 2014Was going to suggest 4' x 8' sheets of grooved board - gives the look of individual planks. However, the wallpaper idea is perfect!Helpful Reply
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Donna Strader on Dec 24, 2014It is Wonderful! comes pre-pasted, looks like the real stuff also, It is textured, and 3 dimensional. and wipes off beautifully if you need to.Helpful Reply
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Leigh Rowan on Dec 24, 2014I used thin plank flooring on walls, found a width and color that worked, tacked up with finishing nails. Also since it is really easy to work with, cutting around outlets and light fixture boxes. If it is small you might get away with a clearance product like I did.Helpful Reply
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PattyV on Jan 18, 2015If you wanted to remove the mirror yourself, I would suggest before you start that you remove the vanity and then using painters tape or duct tape, make a start on the mirror on the mirror with the tape and put down a drop cloth in case the mirror breaks. The tape should hold the shards together. This is definitely a 2 to 3 person job. Go luck.Helpful Reply
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PattyV on Jan 18, 2015We used the sheets of beadboard which doesn't take up a lot of room. Painting everything a creamy white color will really lighten up the room. You might want to even consider getting special paint and doing your bath/shower wall.Helpful Reply
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Luanne White on Mar 20, 2015Leave the mirror, and frame it. Keeps the room looking larger, but covers up the dates edges. You can buy lengths that can be cut to the right size.Helpful Reply
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