Bathroom walls (900 questions...)
#1
09-24-02, 01:56 PM
Bathroom walls (900 questions...)
Hi, I have a few questions regarding my bathroom walls!
In short my situation:
I have a tile surrounded tub, and the tile extends half way up the wall on one other wall behind the toilet and vanity/sink. The tile needs to be removed because of water damage in tub area and behind sink area. I have been reading up on removing and replacing walls in baths still have some questions.
1. When removing walls, what is the best way to preserve the ceiling? The ceiling is new and I do not want to touch it. I was thinking of removing the wall 1/2 inch down or so from the ceiling, and then taping from there.
2. How do I remove a large part of a wall without removing the whole wall? One end of the tiled bath is part of an entire untiled wall that is completely fine. I am unsure how to preserve remainder of the wall while replacing part of the wall in the bath.
Likewise, is a person able to get away with doing this vertically? I am asking in consideration of the wall that is tiled 1/2 way up.
3. Is there anything I need to know when it comes to the baseboard of the wall? There is currently a tiled baseboard, which I would remove and replace with the new wall. I am not sure if because it is a bathroom there is any special preperations to the bottom of the wall board that need to be done.
4. Since I am looking at replacing some of the bathroom walls, how can I get the old blend well with the new? There is paint and typical small bumps/dings on the old wall. I plan on putting in an acrylic surround in the bath so I'm not too concerned about the 1 foot or so above that, but I would like the new area around the toilet and sink to blend in with the old. I was thinking a good sanding on the old may help?
5. Finally, The new walls behind the sink and toilet are not going to be retiled, but painted. I will be redoing the walls with greenboard. What do I need to do to the wall before painting? Do I need to coat it first with anything? Are there any recommendations to what kind of paint is best in a moist area like a bathroom?
I know it's alotta questions, but I've been checking the forums and can't find answers to these specific ones. THANKS for ANY RECOMMENDATIONS!
Kelly
In short my situation:
I have a tile surrounded tub, and the tile extends half way up the wall on one other wall behind the toilet and vanity/sink. The tile needs to be removed because of water damage in tub area and behind sink area. I have been reading up on removing and replacing walls in baths still have some questions.
1. When removing walls, what is the best way to preserve the ceiling? The ceiling is new and I do not want to touch it. I was thinking of removing the wall 1/2 inch down or so from the ceiling, and then taping from there.
2. How do I remove a large part of a wall without removing the whole wall? One end of the tiled bath is part of an entire untiled wall that is completely fine. I am unsure how to preserve remainder of the wall while replacing part of the wall in the bath.
Likewise, is a person able to get away with doing this vertically? I am asking in consideration of the wall that is tiled 1/2 way up.
3. Is there anything I need to know when it comes to the baseboard of the wall? There is currently a tiled baseboard, which I would remove and replace with the new wall. I am not sure if because it is a bathroom there is any special preperations to the bottom of the wall board that need to be done.
4. Since I am looking at replacing some of the bathroom walls, how can I get the old blend well with the new? There is paint and typical small bumps/dings on the old wall. I plan on putting in an acrylic surround in the bath so I'm not too concerned about the 1 foot or so above that, but I would like the new area around the toilet and sink to blend in with the old. I was thinking a good sanding on the old may help?
5. Finally, The new walls behind the sink and toilet are not going to be retiled, but painted. I will be redoing the walls with greenboard. What do I need to do to the wall before painting? Do I need to coat it first with anything? Are there any recommendations to what kind of paint is best in a moist area like a bathroom?
I know it's alotta questions, but I've been checking the forums and can't find answers to these specific ones. THANKS for ANY RECOMMENDATIONS!
Kelly
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09-24-02, 07:59 PM
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rizzyid,
Let's start with answering your questions inorder;
1. I would not remove drywall withn 1/2" from the ceiling - you'll definitely mess up your ceiling and won't have room to tape your joints. Go down about 1 foot from the ceiling.
2. I can only suggest using a level, draw lines and use a utility knife to cut the existing drywall or a good drywall saw. You can scribe sections and pry them off as you need to to make it easier in removal. DON'T FORGET TO COVER YOUR BATHTUB WITH A BLANKET (protective padding) AND THEN POLY (easy cleanup - can fold up this up with the small pcs and carry out without a mess). Nothing worse than destroying a tub when you didn't plan on it.
3. Depending on how the tile base was installed, like base is sitting on top of tiled floor or is the bottom flush with floor (indented into floor)? This will be your call. If it is not resting on top and removal is going to be done, you will have more prep work to do.
4. You may want to apply a skim coat of joint compound and lightly sand. This would give you a cleaner surface to paint.
5. Basically prime and paint with a good latex paint. You don't have to do oil base - many good products out there that work great!
I have attached some links that may help;
http://interiordec.about.com/gi/dyna...2Fdoityour.htm
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/bathroom.htm
Good Luck and hope this helps!
Let's start with answering your questions inorder;
1. I would not remove drywall withn 1/2" from the ceiling - you'll definitely mess up your ceiling and won't have room to tape your joints. Go down about 1 foot from the ceiling.
2. I can only suggest using a level, draw lines and use a utility knife to cut the existing drywall or a good drywall saw. You can scribe sections and pry them off as you need to to make it easier in removal. DON'T FORGET TO COVER YOUR BATHTUB WITH A BLANKET (protective padding) AND THEN POLY (easy cleanup - can fold up this up with the small pcs and carry out without a mess). Nothing worse than destroying a tub when you didn't plan on it.
3. Depending on how the tile base was installed, like base is sitting on top of tiled floor or is the bottom flush with floor (indented into floor)? This will be your call. If it is not resting on top and removal is going to be done, you will have more prep work to do.
4. You may want to apply a skim coat of joint compound and lightly sand. This would give you a cleaner surface to paint.
5. Basically prime and paint with a good latex paint. You don't have to do oil base - many good products out there that work great!
I have attached some links that may help;
http://interiordec.about.com/gi/dyna...2Fdoityour.htm
http://www.hometime.com/Howto/projects/bathroom.htm
Good Luck and hope this helps!
