The wall is on the outer part of the shower stall. The inside of the showere is fine it's just the lower part of the outside wall between the shower stall and the vanity. I was wondering if just the lower portion of the wall could be replaced and if so, with what type of replacement. I dont have a lot to spend so it needs to be the least expensive fix I can do myself.
2007-11-19 09:49:38 · 7 answers · asked by bcrgs 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Sheet rock would be the best to have this problem disappear. However if it is just water damage. Patch it, sand it, prime it with kilz and then put wainscot or waterver you want on it. But stop the problem. Not just a quick fix. Thats my answer
2007-11-19 10:55:28 · answer #1 · answered by Patrick V 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With all due respect to at least 2 answers; this is something that should be considered in a way that isn't just a Band Aid. If I was the ASKER; I might be wondering what caused the damage in the first place, and resolve that issue first; then work on repairs of the damaged area.
Beyond that I might want to define least expensive; and whether or not that was wise. I might want to define deterioration, and to what levels it reached. I might even want to determine for how long the issue may have existed, and if it might; after any repair?
Obviously budget concerns exist for all of us; and hiding the issue might work? If it was my home; I'd want to determine those things I suggested. We don't know the substance/material of the area in question. In that context advice; might just be speculation, and perhaps not a resolution.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-19 11:12:15 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steven Wolf is a sharp guy. At least he brought up figuring out what caused the damage.
If you have leaking pipes or if the valves are leaking behind the tile you need to fix that first.
If the wall is drywall fix it with drywall. For $8.00 a 4x8 sheet you cannot beat the price. If you have lathe and plaster use plaster to do the repair.
Drywall is not very hard to patch or repair just do your homework first and you can do a professional looking patch.
2007-11-19 16:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by mike b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answerer above. Marina R has the right idea with wainscotting. You can buy an inexpensive sheet of beadboard or even a wainscotting kit which contains the pre-cut beadboard, chair rail and baseboard. If you purchase the beadboard head to the home improvement store with the measurements on the wall you wish to cover and they will cut it for you. Then purchase the chair rail and baseboard of your choice in the length you need for your project. You can prime and paint each piece in the color of your choice. To mount it, measure the height of the floor to the top of the baseboard subtract a 1/2 inch for overlay. Mount the beadboard first using locktite for a fast grab and some tiny nails which you can fill and touch up later. Then mount the baseboard using the locktite and finish nails. Finally, mount the chair rail in the same manner. Gives you a lovely finished look with little expense and work.
2007-11-19 09:53:25 · answer #4 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wainscotting
2007-11-19 09:52:09 · answer #5 · answered by SR 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
C'mon, is it sheetrock, lath and plaster, paneling, etc.? Each is different and requires different methods of repair.
2007-11-19 10:00:37 · answer #6 · answered by rico3151 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
cut it out neatly and use exterior plywood and decorate
2007-11-19 09:52:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋