I want to fix wall in my small bathroom and need help
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Sharon Poff
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I had put mirror tiles on a wall in a small bathroom years ago...Removed them recently and the wall is very damaged. I wanted to put shiplap on, but my hubby got a sheet of panel that looks like individual pieces but....the wood is so rough and splintery.. It is not real thick either. Got to work with what he put up... How should I prepare it for painting or staining?. It is so rough..
14 answers
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Sand, 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?
Suellen Hintz
on May 30, 2016
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I 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 you
Sharon Poff
on May 30, 2016
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Suellen said it all, didn't miss a beat! Be patient, the prep will take longer than the painting, good luck!
Kathy Compton
on May 31, 2016
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Sounds 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!!
Jennie Herrick
on May 31, 2016
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Nothing new to add, just agree with all previous answers!
Karen V
on May 31, 2016
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I 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!
Lou Camp
on May 31, 2016
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All those steps of sanding seem your only way out, except two other options,...sell the house, and/or sell the husband. )~
Johnchip
on May 31, 2016
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wow great idea.
Sharon Poff
on May 31, 2016
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It 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.
Patty
on May 31, 2016
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You could texture the wood and then paint it. (Unless you like the wood look.)
Linda Johnson
on May 31, 2016
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Depending 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.
Lee Govan
on May 31, 2016
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I really like the wood.. thanks
Sharon Poff
on Jun 01, 2016
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thank you so much.. The information I have received has been so great.. Going to start tomorrow with the sanding. as directed.
Sharon Poff
on Jun 01, 2016
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thank you for taking the time to respond.. I will start sanding today..
Sharon Poff
on Jun 01, 2016
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