I just cleaned my bathroom and saw that one of the floating shelves, which my landlord installed when I moved in 2 years ago, was hanging a bit lower. I moved my hairspray to the side, and saw that there was a hole in the wall. Is there any way I can fix it myself with the DAP Drydex kit for example? In addition to fixing the hole, I would have to try to get some mounting strips to attach the shelf back to the wall (which I won't be using). Just don't want my landlord to keep my deposit once I move out due to the hole. Any help on this topic is greatly appreciated.
Last edited by PJmax; 12-24-20 at 04:19 PM.
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Thanks for the fast reply!
So can I use the DAP Drydex kit after I removed the shelf, to fix the hole? Just want to have everything ready before I start with this.
You just need to fill the bulk of the hole. You can leave the top open if you are going to use toggles to rehang it. The shelf will be located back in the same spot so it will cover the hole.
I'm sure I'm overthinking joint compound, but still curious. I bought a small container of USG's joint compound and like the way it works when applying. I have quite a lot of more drywall work, patching, etc. to do. So I need a considerably more. Looked online for USG joint compound, and they have at least 3 kinds (pre-mixed). There's a light version, a general purpose and dust control version. First question is why would I want a "light" version? Does the weight of the product affect how it spreads or how much can be applied at once (sagging)? Is there a drawback to the dust control version? I can understand a various versions for dry time, but don't know why various versions from USG.
Hello,
I need to make an inspection hole in my wall, so I can hopefully pull some cable. Problem is, it’s plaster and lath. If it was drywall I’d have no problem but I’m concerned there may be repair problems if I use the same technique I’d use on drywall.
I’d like the hole to be about 12x12 inches. From what I’ve been reading about repairing plaster and lath, if the lath’s a damaged you should replace the entire lath. I will definitely be damaging the laths but I really don’t want to tear up an entire section of wall. This is a house from the 1700’s so there aren’t the usual studs, from what I’ve seen in other parts of the house the “studs” are 2-3 feet apart.
I don’t want a repair that will crack in a few years. Are there any tried and true techniques for this? I’m thinking I could attach a split type brace to the back of the lathes and re-attach the section, but I don’t know if it would crack.
Thanks for any help!
VOHM
12-24-20, 03:06 PM
