Texture & Sanding

Thanks to both of you for all of the ideas. I will try these and get back to you.

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Texture

For the texture, ideally I will be able to match the wall I'm working on with the other walls around it. I think they are what you call orange pee...

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Repairing DW

Thanks for the input. I will give the GARDZ a try. It seems like if you sand away the parts that are sticking up, you would effectively break thr...

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Damaged Drywall & Texture

I have a wall I need to texture, but it originally had wallpaper that was applied directly to the drywall, so when the wallpaper was removed, it al...

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Mesh Tape

Okay, thanks for the info.

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Drywall Tape

Okay, I removed the old stuff just as you described without any real issue. I was wondering....is there any reason I cannot use the fiberglass mes...

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Drywall Tape

Okay, sounds like I need to remove the old stuff. I will try doing it like you described with the wet sponge. Thanks.

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Drywall Tape

So, if I just go over the tape that is loose with more joint compound, that will not plaster it down? I would be covering it with texture, primer,...

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Drywall Taping Problems

I recently installed drywall tape on an inner corner I am doing, but I noticed after it dried that the tape did not adhere very well to the wall. ...

over 4 years by lifetimeremodel

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Cracks In Subfloor

It sounds like my choices are start saving for a foundation repair, take a home equity loan to do the same, or roll the dice and lay some tile; the...

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