Oh boy, this stuff is ugly! It's about 1" thick and comes out from the wall in these dangerous spikes! I can't afford to replace the sheetrock walls, so if anyone knows a way to either sand off, scrape off, or cover the wall up (perhaps with some kind of compound?) I'd be very grateful for the info! Thanks!
2007-06-07 15:22:31 · 9 answers · asked by Michelle F 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Get a good sheetrock man to come in and skim it and do some type of finish that isn't so drastic. I just done two rooms in orange peel and I love them
2007-06-07 15:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scrape it off or chip it off as it is probably on sheetrock board. Or break it off(use a hammer) You have to experiment. Start in a small area where you can cover it, if that technique didn't work until you find something. It is going to take some manual labor....so you can't be in a rush. Adding more onto it just compounds the situation. Would rather go back to the studs and then make sure insulation is up to snuff and then reboard it with drywall.
The only easy way is shag carpet the walls.
2007-06-07 16:00:34 · answer #2 · answered by ButwhatdoIno? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Three options: 1. Hire a plasterer (or learn at Home Depot) about how to put a smooth coat on. This is costly, but worth it. 2. A drywall sander with expertise can sand down the "lumps", but there will still be a residual lumpiness you may not like...and the dust is unbelievable.... 3. Visit a decorator or get some home magazines. It's increasingly cool to cover the walls with some fabric or bamboo paper which can have a padded backing that will mask or complely cover the lumps. This is the most reasonable option - new look, no mess (but be aware the ceiling - if bumpy - will still bother you...but everything isn't perfect....a great fixture will hide many flaws with splendor. Good luck!
2016-05-19 08:00:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, now your gett'n tough, do you own your home? assuming you do, the easiest is to do what you say you can't afford. sheetrock is not that expensive compared to time. only thing i can think of is to get a good stiff putty knife, 3" would probally do fine, it has to have a VERY stiff blade. pull out the ole hammer and your new putty knife, lay on the wall and start chip'n away. just try to take off the spikes, don't get to deep. once you have it fairly smooth, you may be able to apply a few coats of sheetrock "top coat" compound, then sand that down and paint. "hint" to smooth sheetrock mud, try a large sponge, get a bucket of water, wet the sponge, ring well, and rub the wall, this levels the mud and fills air holes. it can save an extra coat. good luck. hope this helps you.
2007-06-07 16:31:00 · answer #4 · answered by Dave R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With out seeing it I can't say for sure but, it sounds like it is spayed on wall texture that wasn't knock down (smoothed ).
There should be sheet rock below this try scraping of this texture in a spot that is out of sight to see if it comes off easy. If it does them remove it all and them prime the wall and paint it if it is all smooth if it is not then you will need to scim coat it.
Talk to people at your paint store about that.
Good Luck
2007-06-07 15:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by zen522 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could cover it with joint compound but it would crack later and it would be a job to install on that rough wall. i agree with you that stuff looks nasty. I sold this idiot a house and he had yellow stucco put on all of the inside walls. Looks horrible
2007-06-07 15:33:03 · answer #6 · answered by roy40371 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hang some 1x2's every 4' or so get you some paneling if you dont like the paneling just walpaper over it or get flat paneling and paint it im gonna assume this room was an add on
2007-06-07 16:17:34 · answer #7 · answered by jagswired 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just apply plastering concrete.
2007-06-07 15:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by Joeyboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can lightly sand it and repaint, or put paneling over it.
2007-06-07 15:30:39 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋