my bathroom is small but the walls have bad holes from removing wall paper. What can I do that will cost under 300.00. The previous own put wall paper up to cover the holes. What about paneling?
2007-03-17 15:58:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You could probably fix the holes with some drywall mud, you can buy a box of that at Home Depot for under $20.00 good luck with it.
2007-03-17 16:05:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Without reading any other answers first, and with all due respect to them and you, I wonder perhaps of your skills even if modest and your desired end result.
I've been in "This" a long time and have probably done more bathroom remodels than anything else.
Since you don't strictly define "BAD HOLES" I wonder if they are from fists punching the walls, or just way too many picture hanging holes left over?
Certainly wall paper is totally inappropriate for a room that has humidity levels OFTEN as high as RAIN.
If you've removed the paper can you "patch" the holes, sand them and just paint?
If aesthetics are or aren't a major issue YES there are paneling type sheets you can install if you don't want to do patch and paint. I did an entire bathroom in Vinyl sheet 1/8 inch thick, using construction grade adhesive and the proper molding. I guess it's as personal as a "room" can be, but in a deeper sense it is really about function, not form.
Steven Wolf
2007-03-18 00:39:28 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the holes are relatively small, you can get some joint compound and fill in the holes, and rub it down when it's dry to make it smooth. If you just have holes from the scrapers, that should fix it. But make sure before you paint, PRIMER PRIMER PRIMER. Using wallpaper in a bathroom has always been a ridiculous concept to me...
If the holes are large, you might want to buy a sheet of drywall and just replace certain parts. A local home improvement store will show you how do it properly.
2007-03-17 23:06:45 · answer #3 · answered by Alaina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fix the holes and paint it. It doesn't take much to fix holes and there is a variety of paint to choose from. Also when you are up to a change in the future it will be easy to cover up. you won't have to take down paper or take off the paneling.
2007-03-17 23:59:01 · answer #4 · answered by crazykat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wall paper probably would be cheaper and faster. There is wall paper that you can buy that does not exactly look like wall paper, if you just don't want to have that look. If you want to go the longer route, you would have to get some wall paper remover and refinish the walls. Paneling may also be an idea. It doesn't cost that much, but does require the proper tools. Good luck!
2007-03-17 23:03:44 · answer #5 · answered by blank 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
How handy are you?
problem with wall paper in moist enviroments like bathrooms is it tends to fail.
Consider tile. Applying it yourself will cut out the labor cost and 300 would be enough to get a pretty decent selection of tiles along with the adhesives, caps and caulk.
Home Depot even has little "How-To" sessions on the weekends to answer all your questions on, well, how to.
2007-03-17 23:50:51 · answer #6 · answered by functionalanarchist 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get some cheap caulk and fill the holes, paint the wall or put up new wall paper.
2007-03-17 23:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Home Depot - customer service will advise you on exactly what it will take to fix those holes. Then you can paint it.
2007-03-17 23:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by tlcnc 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Paneling is nice because you don't have to paint it. Or just Sheetrock it over with 1/4" Sheetrock. But you'll still have to mud, tape, sand and texture it. I would stay with the paneling tho. Or if it's appropriate...mirrors.
2007-03-17 23:05:15 · answer #9 · answered by RickinAlaska 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋