Drywall Question
#1
03-07-09, 12:59 PM
Drywall Question
45 year old house, remodeling a bathroom, pulled all wall tile which involved tile, cement, wire mess and lots of staples. Now I am left with drywall with some holes and exposed gypsum. Can I patch holes and coat over exposed drywall or can I install second layer of drywall? The walls are not insulated and there is plenty of room. Does it matter if I intend to cover the walls with leather tiles anyway? And why do posted drywall instructions insist on using the finished ends when butting together...if you are using tape, why does this matter? Thanks.
#2
03-07-09, 01:15 PM
Super Moderator
Well, let me answer at least your last question. The finished edges are slightly dished out, so that when you fill with mud, tape and mud...then you can sand everything level. Obviously that would be hard to do with 2 surfaces that are the full thickness of the sheet. It would cause the joint area to be higher than the rest.
The Pro's will be able to answer the rest of your questions...give them time.
The Pro's will be able to answer the rest of your questions...give them time.
#3
03-07-09, 04:34 PM
If you patch the torn drywall, you need to prime any exposed gypsum first [use a solvent base primer] If you want to, you can laminate over the existing wall with drywall.
I don't know anyting about leather tiles or how sound/level the wall needs to be.
As noted above, the recessed edges allow for the joint to be finished without having to feathering it out as far. A true butt joint can be done with either the factory flat edge or a cut edge although a clean edge is easier to finish than a ragged cut edge.
I don't know anyting about leather tiles or how sound/level the wall needs to be.
As noted above, the recessed edges allow for the joint to be finished without having to feathering it out as far. A true butt joint can be done with either the factory flat edge or a cut edge although a clean edge is easier to finish than a ragged cut edge.
#4
03-07-09, 05:53 PM
Are you intending to tile right over the drywall? Not a good idea. You should install a tile backer board like Durock or Hardibacker board.
Ask this somewhere where tile guys hang out.
Ask this somewhere where tile guys hang out.
#5
03-07-09, 06:11 PM
Tightcoat - it's not tile tile, it's actually a new product, 12 x 18tiles made out of recycled leather and they will go on drywall with adhesive. But good point from moderator, I will just drywall over existing walls as it will provide a better overall surface. Thnks.
