I don't know what to do with the wall or sheetrock?
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07-19-12, 10:03 AM
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I don't know what to do with the wall or sheetrock?
I have this little problem in my room I don't know if it's a wall or Sheetrock. But the problem is that I have a gap between the two walls.. And what was ontop of it at 1st was tape in not sure if it was tape but that's what I think.. And I was just wondering if someone could help me what to do in step by step... And I'm fixing all of this because I'm haveing a baby coming pretty soon.. So I need some help ASAP..
#3
07-19-12, 10:31 AM
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Gaps between drywall usually need to be prefilled with joint compound. Once the joint compound has dried, a light sanding will smooth it out and then it will be ready to have paper tape applied. To apply paper tape, you usually thin the joint compound a little, and apply a thin layer onto the wall, at least 1/8" thick, or more. Don't worry if you put too much on- better too much than too little. You then tear off some paper tape and press it into the joint compound. Then you hold the paper tape with one hand so that it doesn't slide, and slide your knife over the tape, squeezing the excess out from behind the tape, flattening it. Once that is dry, you apply more joint compound over the tape (no more than 1/8" thick!), and feather the joint out wider with a wider knife until the repair blends in with the rest of the wall. Then it is sand, prime and paint.
A pro could do this in 2 or 3 coats, but it might take you more, depending on your skill.
Depending on what your pictures show, you might be able to get away with a couple coats of caulk, since that would be a whole lot less work. But the best and longest lasting repair would be to tape and finish it. Assuming it's drywall! LOL
A pro could do this in 2 or 3 coats, but it might take you more, depending on your skill.
Depending on what your pictures show, you might be able to get away with a couple coats of caulk, since that would be a whole lot less work. But the best and longest lasting repair would be to tape and finish it. Assuming it's drywall! LOL
#4
07-19-12, 10:45 AM
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Assuming it's drywall!
#5
07-19-12, 12:43 PM
In addition to a picture or two some other information would be helpful. How old is the house? Are either of the walls in question outside walls? How large is the gap? How deep is the gap? can you stick something into the gap and hit something solid in an inch or so? Three inches?
Does the opposite side of the wall have the same problem?
What color are the walls?
Does the opposite side of the wall have the same problem?
What color are the walls?
