I want to fix wall in my small bathroom and need help
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Suellen Hintz on May 30, 2016Sand, sand, sand. If you don't already have a power sander, buy one. Use coarse, then medium, then fine sandpaper. When it's smooth, apply primer with a good quality brush, then use an enamel paint that is actually intended for metal. I do this as often as possible as it's more durable, or use a marine paint. Could what your husband chose be beadboard?Helpful Reply
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Sharon Poff on May 30, 2016I truly appreciate you taking time to talk with me. Sanding is all I knew to do but thought I would ask. Now the enamel paint is a great suggestion and will do this. Not beadboard as I know it. I have several rooms with that. Some of my beadboard was rough also but this is truly rougher. Poor husband felt he knew what I wanted and he did but since he is not working on it did not consider the sanding.. To get him to help is a challenge and I wont tell him about it.. lol... Again thank youHelpful Reply
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Kathy Compton on May 31, 2016Suellen said it all, didn't miss a beat! Be patient, the prep will take longer than the painting, good luck!Helpful Reply
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Jennie Herrick on May 31, 2016Sounds to me like the only thing you can do is to break out the sand paper and sand it. Make sure you start with a rougher grits and paper and work downtown lowest grit sandpaper. I'm sure everything will turn out just fine. Especially if you have fun while you do it!!Helpful Reply
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Karen V on May 31, 2016Nothing new to add, just agree with all previous answers!Helpful Reply
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Lou Camp on May 31, 2016I had a wall that didn't look great. I decided I could always redo if need be, but I put fine sand in a primer and paint in one and rolled it on. Had to dab some places with sponge. Works for me!Helpful Reply
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Johnchip on May 31, 2016All those steps of sanding seem your only way out, except two other options,...sell the house, and/or sell the husband. )~Helpful Reply
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Sharon Poff on May 31, 2016wow great idea.Helpful Reply
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Patty on May 31, 2016It is always easier if you can sand and prime before installing, but since your hubby has already installed then you have to go with the flow and start sanding. Everyone above is right sand starting with rough grit, medium then fine. It won't be as bad as it sounds all you have to do is start. It will be well worth it when you are done. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Linda Johnson on May 31, 2016You could texture the wood and then paint it. (Unless you like the wood look.)Helpful Reply
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Lee Govan on May 31, 2016Depending on you style, you may be able to burn and wire brush it to remove the splinter finish and will really bring out the grain. Keep a spray bottle of water in hand to spritz as you go, just in case.Helpful Reply
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Sharon Poff on Jun 01, 2016I really like the wood.. thanksHelpful Reply
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Sharon Poff on Jun 01, 2016thank you so much.. The information I have received has been so great.. Going to start tomorrow with the sanding. as directed.Helpful Reply
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Sharon Poff on Jun 01, 2016thank you for taking the time to respond.. I will start sanding today..Helpful Reply
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