SINCE SHEETROCK IS MESSY to do, need another surface?

Question

keep getting SHEETROCK, reply, no way using as too messy with spackle, sanding, etc. and rest of room fine, just small area need to have new smooth surface!!! cement from ZBRICK CANT COME OFF!!! Store said put wainscoating over the rough surface, can paint . DOES ANYONE KNOW if can or if not what else, NOT SHEETROCK!!!!!! and cant remove wall area!!!

Answer 1

And you can't use a sander to get rid of the cement build-up? I have a belt sander that could rip through that build-up with no problem.

But then, that is messy too.

You don't really expect to do a good job without getting a little dust in the rest of the room, do you?

Answer 2

Well, if you want a smooth surface, even if you use wainscotting, you'll have to fill in the cracks and the heads of the screws with spackle if you want the surface to be smooth. Otherwise, you'll see the defects through the paint. And yes, you can paint wainscotting. But like I said, you'll have to spackle the cracks and the screw heads, which means you'll still end up with a fine layer of dust pretty much everywhere after sanding.

If you only have a small area of wall to do, here's what I suggest. Do the sheetrock anyway but before putting it up, get yourself a roll of polyplastic. Tape it to the top of the ceiling and to the floor all around the area you'll be working on. This will create a space that will contain all the dust. You'll only have to remove dust from inside that area. I suggest this because sheetrock is most definitely the best way to get a smooth wall. Also, when you put on the spackle, do it thickly and you won't have to do a second coat. Make certain you use a mask when working inside the area so you won't breathe in the dust. Also, use a flat surface sanding block to sand and it will make the surface totally even.

I know you didn't want to hear this answer but you can contain the messy dust inside the plastic, I promise... and you'll love the smooth results.

Answer 3

Dont use spackle. Use a product called Plus 3. It is triple whipped joint compound (you can find it at most home improvement stores- 3 types Joint compound, Topping compound and Plus 3). Goes on really smooth and sands off with a damp sponge. Very little dust and looks great.

Answer 4

Good Day.
There's a proper sander that fits on the end of a hose that goes to a shop vac make sure you read the instructions for your vac an use the proper filters. This will stop the mess. If you don't do this then us panelling or pine boards.

Answer 5

Most of my home is covered in thin panelling (previous owner's choice, not mine). If you go this route, you may want to build a wall frame with 2x4s and insert insulation before you put the panels up.

Answer 6

I would go with wainscoating. It washes easy and it isnt ugly like paneling was way back when. Yes you can paint wainscoating