Hi, I am having a wall removed in my bathroom and when the contractor put on new sheet rock it appears to be narrower than the existing drywall. When the taping and mudding guy was working on it, the gap is very noticable. The contractor said all he needed to do was fill it in but I'm concerned he used the wrong size sheet rock and just filling it in may cause cracking in the future. Does anyone know if this solution is ok or should i ask him to re do the sheet rock with the right size? We are only talking about maybe three sheets worth..... Thank u in advance.
2006-11-27 14:52:26 · 11 answers · asked by get your nose out of the books 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Typically, most people use and have 1/2'' drywall. You said it is in your bathroom. He should be using the same thickness and also be using greenboard. It is designed specifically for areas with a lot of moisture. The cost is a few dollars more a sheet, but the differnce between regular 3/8 and 1/2 is less than a dollar. You said 3 sheets, if he is cutting costs $3, then you may want to inspect all of his work closer. If he is not done with the finishing, you can even have him pull down the three and shim the studs behind the drywall. He can float that gap out also. It would require a skim coat. They dry fast and dont take long. It sounds like piece work too though. Was the wall cut and he just put in new drywall on the same wall with old drywall still up? It may just be a tapered edge to a non-factory edge or butt joint. He should be able t ofloat that with an 8'' or 12'' blade.
2006-11-28 15:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by James C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have him redo it. Heavier sheetrock is used on the walls because things and people hit/bump into them. A thinner sheetrock will have holes and dings put in it easier and is cheaper to buy, which is why he did it that way......If this is a licensed contractor tell him to do it the right way, The way which matches existing sheetrock (city codes demand a specific thickness)or call the Better Business Bureau and the licensing board of your state. If need be, contact a lawyer. Filling it in....well bump that "fill in" crap and it cracks and falls out easily. For walls we always use 3/4" and for ceilings we use 1/2".
2006-11-27 15:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by koko 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be using 1/2" ceiling board or 5/8 regular at a minimum. I don't see any harm in cutting the sheets in half. Just be sure you screw the butt joints well and yes stagger them. The 3/8' will sag between joist or truss, especially if they're 2' o.c.. If the joist are 12" on center you may be able to get away with it, but why cut corners. Just use 1/2" ceiling board and be proud you did it right.
2016-05-23 16:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The finished product must match the existing. It is possible your contractor used 1/2" sheetrock instead of 5/8", or he should have SHIMMED the wallboard to match the existing walls. This is a rookie mistake. You should demand that the finishes line-up properly.
2006-11-27 16:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by TAUM M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell yes tell him to do it right or you will contact the board of contractors. He is a slacker and very unprofessional. He did use the wrong thickness of drywall and he also didn't use the green board used for bathrooms, it is water resistant. If you pay to have a job done, you better expect to have it done right. Let me call the a**hole.
2006-12-01 08:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Fill the gap with plaster of Paris and joint compund is the best solution. However,this guy got pay for a good job.Refuse the patching.Is your money on the line.
2006-11-27 17:09:53 · answer #6 · answered by Mario Vinny D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes to both, he has the wrong thickness and yes he can blend it in also with a little extra work. He's probably shaving money on buying thinner material and charging people for thicker sheets.
2006-11-27 15:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might want to get the right thickness, but you can skimcoat enough mud on seam to blend the edges. Remember they are under contract do not be afraid to speak your mind.
2006-11-27 14:57:38 · answer #8 · answered by sunburned 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as a contractor i am very concerned to here this!!! you will always have the possibility of cracking in this case, so there is no choice but to have the contractor redo this !!!!
2006-11-27 15:36:54 · answer #9 · answered by mick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
koko is right. If you haven't payed up front-you still have the power. A chunk of mud is more abt to break/crack.
2006-11-27 15:13:31 · answer #10 · answered by johnnydean86 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋