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Old 07-07-2014, 02:59 PM
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Ya, right. Of all my "handy" skills, drywall is my second worst. In hindsight, I should have added a plastic sheet behind the tank. The new one will have this handy feature

As I was sitting looking at the mess, I wondered what a contractor would cost to come replace the wall -lol

I'm also kinda screwed as I can't sand anything with my daughter in the house.
Lol..If you where any closer I would give you a hand..for the dust get dust free drywall mud.
And if you are really that bad with drywall ...Make it a 2nd feature wall using plaster or stucco mud to give it character and paint it differently.
Now I really want to see photos
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Lol..If you where any closer I would give you a hand..for the dust get dust free drywall mud.
And if you are really that bad with drywall ...Make it a 2nd feature wall using plaster or stucco mud to give it character and paint it differently.
Now I really want to see photos
Honestly, this should become "Brad is an idiot" thread. No pics. Seriously. Looking for drywall contractor now
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Old 07-08-2014, 01:20 AM
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Honestly, this should become "Brad is an idiot" thread. No pics. Seriously. Looking for drywall contractor now
No way. If so the rest of us are really in trouble.

Could always do the drywall and hire someone to tape and mud. In the end it will be nice.
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Old 07-08-2014, 01:48 AM
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Could always do the drywall and hire someone to tape and mud. In the end it will be nice.
That's where it all went wrong Drywall was the easy part, it's the (not) taping and mudding that gets ugly.
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Old 07-08-2014, 04:57 AM
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Ooops? Man I suddenly feel a LOT better about how my builds usually go. :-)

I second the notion of just getting up the drywall yourself, and then maybe look on kijiji for a drywall guy to do your taping/mudding/sanding... It's one of the least rewarding things to DIY!!
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Old 07-08-2014, 06:06 PM
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Sanding drywall mud is one of my most hated jobs. I avoid it whenever possible!!!

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it's the (not) taping and mudding that gets ugly.
Did they not tell you that's why they invented corner and crown moulding. ;^P

Another option is beadboard which comes in 4 x 8 sheets. Paint it with a good oil based paint and you should be good to go.

For filling nail/screw holes in drywall with out making a sanding mess you can always use a damp towel on a sanding block. If you don't overdo the mud it works great and no dust.
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take a pic of the area and send it to me to look at brad. contractor is going to make dust also, there are ways to keep dust down.

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