How long does it take spackle to dry?
Q. Does anybody know how long it takes for spackle to dry? the holes are very little...idk if that makes a difference or not, but please help! i appreciate it!
Asked by Tianella R - Sun Mar 11 13:50:54 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Maybe an hr depending on humidity and all, not much more than that. Use a hair dryer on the area you Spackle if you need it faster. In the future they make a Spackle that goes on pink and when dry it turns white keep it in mind, good luck Les the painter Wow according to one answer it should have been dry within those 10 minutes it took you to ask it again. Use your own judgment, It's definitely dry by now
Answered by Les the painter - Sun Mar 11 13:59:15 2007
Q. Does anybody know how long it takes for spackle to dry? the holes are very little...idk if that makes a difference or not, but please help! i appreciate it!
Asked by Tianella R - Sun Mar 11 13:50:54 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Maybe an hr depending on humidity and all, not much more than that. Use a hair dryer on the area you Spackle if you need it faster. In the future they make a Spackle that goes on pink and when dry it turns white keep it in mind, good luck Les the painter Wow according to one answer it should have been dry within those 10 minutes it took you to ask it again. Use your own judgment, It's definitely dry by now
Answered by Les the painter - Sun Mar 11 13:59:15 2007
Can you spackle holes if you do not plan to paint?
Q. I recently moved into a home and took down a rack that the previous owners had up. Now there are 4 big holes in the wall. I was not planning to paint in that area, so I was wondering if I can just fill the holes up with spackle? Will I need to do anything else so that the holes are not visible? Thank you!
Asked by cookiesforkim - Wed Jan 6 00:08:29 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on how big the holes are. If they are just holes from nails or anchors, yes, you can spackle them. But, unless your walls are white, it's going to show. You could put something like a shelf or painting up to cover it but that's about it. If the holes are very large you're probably going to want to invest in a kit to repair your wall. In either case, without painting, the spackle will show.
Answered by Jamie Chel - Wed Jan 6 00:18:08 2010
Q. I recently moved into a home and took down a rack that the previous owners had up. Now there are 4 big holes in the wall. I was not planning to paint in that area, so I was wondering if I can just fill the holes up with spackle? Will I need to do anything else so that the holes are not visible? Thank you!
Asked by cookiesforkim - Wed Jan 6 00:08:29 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It depends on how big the holes are. If they are just holes from nails or anchors, yes, you can spackle them. But, unless your walls are white, it's going to show. You could put something like a shelf or painting up to cover it but that's about it. If the holes are very large you're probably going to want to invest in a kit to repair your wall. In either case, without painting, the spackle will show.
Answered by Jamie Chel - Wed Jan 6 00:18:08 2010
Can I spackle over ceramic tile for a smooth surface to paint?
Q. We recently bought a house in which the previous owners tiled over the brick surround on the fireplace. It is not in the budget right now to rip it out and start fresh, but - though the tile is pretty ugly - it is in good shape. I am considering painting over the tile, but I am now wondering if I can use spackle on the tile and grout to smooth out the grout lines as well as the texture in the tile to give me a smooth surface to paint. Is this possible? If so, what type of compound do I use?
Asked by sblake - Sat Aug 1 22:51:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anything is possible. I would try it. I've pretty much plastered over just about everything.
Answered by Ted - Sat Aug 1 22:56:22 2009
Q. We recently bought a house in which the previous owners tiled over the brick surround on the fireplace. It is not in the budget right now to rip it out and start fresh, but - though the tile is pretty ugly - it is in good shape. I am considering painting over the tile, but I am now wondering if I can use spackle on the tile and grout to smooth out the grout lines as well as the texture in the tile to give me a smooth surface to paint. Is this possible? If so, what type of compound do I use?
Asked by sblake - Sat Aug 1 22:51:28 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Anything is possible. I would try it. I've pretty much plastered over just about everything.
Answered by Ted - Sat Aug 1 22:56:22 2009
How do I fix appearance of spackle after already painting?
Q. Please help I am new to painting! I spackled a few holes on the wall before I started painting. The spackle was "fast and final" and said it did not need to be sanded. After the spackle I put on primer and then one coat of paint. Once the first coat of paint dried, the spots that were spackled stuck out like a sore thumb! It looks terrible and I can't leave it that way. I was going to paint a second coat but I don't think that will help the situation. How can I fix this now? Thank you!
Asked by cookiesforkim - Thu Sep 3 23:17:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can try sanding the edges to blend the patch, then spot prime again and touch up the spots. When that dries, repaint the entire wall(s). That should hide it if you are using decent paint. If you are using satin or semi gloss, you will see the repairs no matter what you do. I would recommend using eggshell or flat. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Thu Sep 3 23:27:46 2009
Q. Please help I am new to painting! I spackled a few holes on the wall before I started painting. The spackle was "fast and final" and said it did not need to be sanded. After the spackle I put on primer and then one coat of paint. Once the first coat of paint dried, the spots that were spackled stuck out like a sore thumb! It looks terrible and I can't leave it that way. I was going to paint a second coat but I don't think that will help the situation. How can I fix this now? Thank you!
Asked by cookiesforkim - Thu Sep 3 23:17:05 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You can try sanding the edges to blend the patch, then spot prime again and touch up the spots. When that dries, repaint the entire wall(s). That should hide it if you are using decent paint. If you are using satin or semi gloss, you will see the repairs no matter what you do. I would recommend using eggshell or flat. Hope this helps.
Answered by woodtick314 - Thu Sep 3 23:27:46 2009
How to remove spackle or something like it from paneling?
Q. I purchased a house 5 years ago (built in the 70's). The previous owners wallpapered all the walls. On some walls, there was some sort of spackle used to fill in the grooves of the paneling and on others, nothing was used. I am having an exceptionally hard time removing this spackle. I have tried to use Wallpaper remover and it does work a little, but not much. I'm looking for an easier way to do this...HELP!
Asked by krazeeusa - Mon Jun 15 17:21:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you get it wet with a spray bottle of water, it might soften up enough to gouge out of the grooves with a pick or very narrow screwdriver blade. But, you may never get the white color completely out.
Answered by Paul in San Diego - Mon Jun 15 17:29:19 2009
Q. I purchased a house 5 years ago (built in the 70's). The previous owners wallpapered all the walls. On some walls, there was some sort of spackle used to fill in the grooves of the paneling and on others, nothing was used. I am having an exceptionally hard time removing this spackle. I have tried to use Wallpaper remover and it does work a little, but not much. I'm looking for an easier way to do this...HELP!
Asked by krazeeusa - Mon Jun 15 17:21:06 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you get it wet with a spray bottle of water, it might soften up enough to gouge out of the grooves with a pick or very narrow screwdriver blade. But, you may never get the white color completely out.
Answered by Paul in San Diego - Mon Jun 15 17:29:19 2009
When spackling, should I water down the Spackle to get a thinner mix on the first coat or the last coat?
Q. it seems I should use the thinnest coat for the 3rd coat of spackle. is that right?
Asked by oneakmusic - Fri Sep 14 05:57:53 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thousands of gallons of MUD later, and with no offense meant; The substance in the premix form; which certainly is most common; is prepared at a PROPER consistency foir application; right out of the tub. For a DIY I advise a 3 stage application of MUD often, with drying and sanding inbetween coats. For some pros, using HOT MUD it may be applied so that one application works. The notion is one I'll analogize. PAINT is also manufactured to a "standard" to THIN it is to disrupt not only the qualities of the substance; but likely dillute the agents added to create the original intent. MUD is no different. To dillute MUD is to add to it's dry/set time...Possibly cause sagging...etc. To fill spaces TOO large, with heavy coats of NOT… [cont.]
Answered by DIY Doc - Fri Sep 14 07:57:14 2007
Q. it seems I should use the thinnest coat for the 3rd coat of spackle. is that right?
Asked by oneakmusic - Fri Sep 14 05:57:53 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thousands of gallons of MUD later, and with no offense meant; The substance in the premix form; which certainly is most common; is prepared at a PROPER consistency foir application; right out of the tub. For a DIY I advise a 3 stage application of MUD often, with drying and sanding inbetween coats. For some pros, using HOT MUD it may be applied so that one application works. The notion is one I'll analogize. PAINT is also manufactured to a "standard" to THIN it is to disrupt not only the qualities of the substance; but likely dillute the agents added to create the original intent. MUD is no different. To dillute MUD is to add to it's dry/set time...Possibly cause sagging...etc. To fill spaces TOO large, with heavy coats of NOT… [cont.]
Answered by DIY Doc - Fri Sep 14 07:57:14 2007
Spackle or Mud for large Holes in the wall?
Q. I know how to patch the holes with the cardboard inside the hole before filling it. My question is, do I need to fill it with drywall mud or spackle? Or do I have to do mud first then spackle on top? Please, help! If you prefer I use spackle what type of spacke should I buy? PS. The holes in the walls are bigger than my fists and its drywall!
Asked by LOVE - Wed Apr 30 12:17:56 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They also make drywall patches ... rather than using cardboard... Only use drywall mud for this application.. it will have to dry well before you add another coat... ANd spackle is only used for owl-eyes and pin holes.. P.S. just to beef up your DIY ...for pin holes in your wall you can use toothpaste.. if thats all you got.. anyways Mud your hole let dry with drywall mud/sand.. If your going to the store to get mud .. you can buy HOT MUD to do the same thing 5 minute mud and 20 minute mude and 40 minute mud .. Use like you would all purpose drywall mix..
Answered by Gregoronii - Wed Apr 30 12:24:55 2008
Q. I know how to patch the holes with the cardboard inside the hole before filling it. My question is, do I need to fill it with drywall mud or spackle? Or do I have to do mud first then spackle on top? Please, help! If you prefer I use spackle what type of spacke should I buy? PS. The holes in the walls are bigger than my fists and its drywall!
Asked by LOVE - Wed Apr 30 12:17:56 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. They also make drywall patches ... rather than using cardboard... Only use drywall mud for this application.. it will have to dry well before you add another coat... ANd spackle is only used for owl-eyes and pin holes.. P.S. just to beef up your DIY ...for pin holes in your wall you can use toothpaste.. if thats all you got.. anyways Mud your hole let dry with drywall mud/sand.. If your going to the store to get mud .. you can buy HOT MUD to do the same thing 5 minute mud and 20 minute mude and 40 minute mud .. Use like you would all purpose drywall mix..
Answered by Gregoronii - Wed Apr 30 12:24:55 2008
Does McDonalds use wall spackle as a filler in their burgers?
Q. A co-worker of mine says that Mcdonalds uses spackle (the kind you use to fill holes in your walls) as a filler in their burgers. They also claim that this is why you crave big macs. Is this true?
Asked by jellochick_02 - Wed Dec 5 17:48:03 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. no its not! your stupid to even believe it. yes spackle makes you crave big macs why dont you eat some wall spackle and let us know if you crave a big mac!? it probably would kill you
Answered by stephy - Wed Dec 5 17:56:06 2007
Q. A co-worker of mine says that Mcdonalds uses spackle (the kind you use to fill holes in your walls) as a filler in their burgers. They also claim that this is why you crave big macs. Is this true?
Asked by jellochick_02 - Wed Dec 5 17:48:03 2007 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments
A. no its not! your stupid to even believe it. yes spackle makes you crave big macs why dont you eat some wall spackle and let us know if you crave a big mac!? it probably would kill you
Answered by stephy - Wed Dec 5 17:56:06 2007
How can I get Stucco Spackle off my walls?
Q. Hi! I was trying to fix holes and cracks in my bedroom wall, so I went to home depot and the stupid person recommended this stuff to me. Now where I put it on my walls, is all gritty and I got the right stuff (Vinyl Spackle), but how do I get the stucco off my wall? or at least sand it down so I can put the right stuff over it. Thanks!
Asked by blahhhhh - Mon Jul 21 09:29:49 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sanding block... use a fine grit sand paper about 150 to 220 and a 2"x4"x4" wood block, secure the sand paper and get to working. This should clear out any rough spots you have.
Answered by lefty - Mon Jul 21 10:00:04 2008
Q. Hi! I was trying to fix holes and cracks in my bedroom wall, so I went to home depot and the stupid person recommended this stuff to me. Now where I put it on my walls, is all gritty and I got the right stuff (Vinyl Spackle), but how do I get the stucco off my wall? or at least sand it down so I can put the right stuff over it. Thanks!
Asked by blahhhhh - Mon Jul 21 09:29:49 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. sanding block... use a fine grit sand paper about 150 to 220 and a 2"x4"x4" wood block, secure the sand paper and get to working. This should clear out any rough spots you have.
Answered by lefty - Mon Jul 21 10:00:04 2008
If there is only primer on sheetrock, is it ok to go back & add more coats of spackle to correct someones work
Q. The person who lived here before me did a horrible job spackling. I can fix this by adding 2 more coats of mud, but the walls are already primered. Is it ok to spackle on top of primered sheetrock? I am trying to avoid having to sand away many walls full of primer. Is it ok to do this?
Asked by oneakmusic - Sat Sep 29 07:11:31 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes it is OK.The pros will use a top coat to mud after prime.You will still have to prime the new repairs.
Answered by snowman - Sat Sep 29 07:16:30 2007
Q. The person who lived here before me did a horrible job spackling. I can fix this by adding 2 more coats of mud, but the walls are already primered. Is it ok to spackle on top of primered sheetrock? I am trying to avoid having to sand away many walls full of primer. Is it ok to do this?
Asked by oneakmusic - Sat Sep 29 07:11:31 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Yes it is OK.The pros will use a top coat to mud after prime.You will still have to prime the new repairs.
Answered by snowman - Sat Sep 29 07:16:30 2007
what are some other products besides spackle that will help?
Q. i'm working on this project for my art class and i want to build up this tree in the middle. i was told that spackle would work but i'm not sure if it would be the best idea or not. the main thing is that i want to get the tree to stand out, like be mroe 3Dish.
Asked by hoops7491 - Thu May 22 19:02:46 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a material made just for this called "gesso." It is used to prepare a canvas for oil and acrylic painting and, when applied in thick glops, can build the canvas up in textured areas for, exactly, the 3D effect you describe. Remember, you don't have to build up an entire, round half tree. You only need to build up enough to make the texture of the bark.
Answered by Vince M - Thu May 22 19:11:53 2008
Q. i'm working on this project for my art class and i want to build up this tree in the middle. i was told that spackle would work but i'm not sure if it would be the best idea or not. the main thing is that i want to get the tree to stand out, like be mroe 3Dish.
Asked by hoops7491 - Thu May 22 19:02:46 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. There is a material made just for this called "gesso." It is used to prepare a canvas for oil and acrylic painting and, when applied in thick glops, can build the canvas up in textured areas for, exactly, the 3D effect you describe. Remember, you don't have to build up an entire, round half tree. You only need to build up enough to make the texture of the bark.
Answered by Vince M - Thu May 22 19:11:53 2008
Spackle: Is there a difference in a wood spackle and a drywall spackle?
Q. Screw holes in wood: Can I just use drywall spackle?
Asked by LOL - Mon Sep 29 14:03:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I wouldn't use either. You can't use drywall spackle on wood, because it won't take stain. the repair will stand out horribly. Wood filler is OK, but again, staining to match is difficult. Go to a home center or hardware store, and pick up a jar of wood putty. They will be located near interior stain, and come in a wide variety of colors. Pick the one closest to the color of your stain. Sometimes 2 or 3 colors will need to be mixed to match exactly, but it's invisible when done correctly. Good luck.
Answered by woodtick314 - Mon Sep 29 14:25:08 2008
Q. Screw holes in wood: Can I just use drywall spackle?
Asked by LOL - Mon Sep 29 14:03:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I wouldn't use either. You can't use drywall spackle on wood, because it won't take stain. the repair will stand out horribly. Wood filler is OK, but again, staining to match is difficult. Go to a home center or hardware store, and pick up a jar of wood putty. They will be located near interior stain, and come in a wide variety of colors. Pick the one closest to the color of your stain. Sometimes 2 or 3 colors will need to be mixed to match exactly, but it's invisible when done correctly. Good luck.
Answered by woodtick314 - Mon Sep 29 14:25:08 2008
How long does it take for spackle to dry? How long does it take for primer to dry before I can paint over it?
Q. How long does it take for the first coat of paint to dry? Basiclly, I need to know how long I need to wait for each step, because I am in a bit of a rush to paint my kitchen before we move in.
Asked by oneakmusic - Sun Jul 15 12:14:33 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends upon how large an area and how deep an area you have spackled, and also, to a lesser degree, the type of spackle you have used. Allow enough time for it to set completely, usually a day (24 hours), but I wouldn't be afraid to paint over small nail holes, etc. within a few hours. Same thing really with primer
Answered by copious - Sun Jul 15 12:22:55 2007
Q. How long does it take for the first coat of paint to dry? Basiclly, I need to know how long I need to wait for each step, because I am in a bit of a rush to paint my kitchen before we move in.
Asked by oneakmusic - Sun Jul 15 12:14:33 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Depends upon how large an area and how deep an area you have spackled, and also, to a lesser degree, the type of spackle you have used. Allow enough time for it to set completely, usually a day (24 hours), but I wouldn't be afraid to paint over small nail holes, etc. within a few hours. Same thing really with primer
Answered by copious - Sun Jul 15 12:22:55 2007
What steps do I take to spackle a hole in the wall?
Q. What tools do you need, what are the best brands to use ect ect. Please help!
Asked by peyton - Thu Jul 3 13:53:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Honestly it depends on the size of the hole. Could be as simple as smearing some joint compound in the hole and sanding. May need mesh tape, or a hot patch. You need mroe details with your question in order to receive a good answer.
Answered by Tina B - Thu Jul 3 17:03:13 2008
Q. What tools do you need, what are the best brands to use ect ect. Please help!
Asked by peyton - Thu Jul 3 13:53:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Honestly it depends on the size of the hole. Could be as simple as smearing some joint compound in the hole and sanding. May need mesh tape, or a hot patch. You need mroe details with your question in order to receive a good answer.
Answered by Tina B - Thu Jul 3 17:03:13 2008
Why might spackle holes be pink long after spackle dried
Q. When we moved into our house there were areas that had obviously been spackled, but it had a pinkish tint to it. To me the spots that had been fixed were very obvious. I sanded the areas down so I could make the wall look decent, and the stuff sanded off really easily. What could they have used to spackle those holes that would be pink even after it dried? We've owned the house for 2 months now and the spackle color has never changed, it's always been that weird pinkish color
Asked by andrearollgr - Thu Jul 31 13:06:23 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. What probably caused the Spackle to be pink is something painters do to make white Spackle visible on white or light colored walls. The Spackle is intentionally tinted/mixed with colored powdered chalk, like the kind you find in a carpenters chalk line. The chalk can be blue,red,or neon in color. The painter is then able to sand it without missing any spots.
Answered by J.Daniel - Fri Aug 1 16:47:19 2008
Q. When we moved into our house there were areas that had obviously been spackled, but it had a pinkish tint to it. To me the spots that had been fixed were very obvious. I sanded the areas down so I could make the wall look decent, and the stuff sanded off really easily. What could they have used to spackle those holes that would be pink even after it dried? We've owned the house for 2 months now and the spackle color has never changed, it's always been that weird pinkish color
Asked by andrearollgr - Thu Jul 31 13:06:23 2008 - - 5 Answers - 1 Comments
A. What probably caused the Spackle to be pink is something painters do to make white Spackle visible on white or light colored walls. The Spackle is intentionally tinted/mixed with colored powdered chalk, like the kind you find in a carpenters chalk line. The chalk can be blue,red,or neon in color. The painter is then able to sand it without missing any spots.
Answered by J.Daniel - Fri Aug 1 16:47:19 2008
I have a mobile home and I was wondering if you can take the strips down and fill the holes with Spackle?
Q. I have vinale walls and i really want to take the strips down and fill the holes where the strips are .I want my walls to look like normale walls with out having to put up all new sheet rock.I plan on painting it afterwards.
Asked by pelnic2002 - Mon Apr 10 22:49:46 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the strips anchor the wall panels in some homes.ask a carpenter first. they are called "trim" or "moulding" very few have sheetrock-it's paneling known as lauan.
Answered by ohm'slaw - Mon Apr 10 22:51:10 2006
Q. I have vinale walls and i really want to take the strips down and fill the holes where the strips are .I want my walls to look like normale walls with out having to put up all new sheet rock.I plan on painting it afterwards.
Asked by pelnic2002 - Mon Apr 10 22:49:46 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. the strips anchor the wall panels in some homes.ask a carpenter first. they are called "trim" or "moulding" very few have sheetrock-it's paneling known as lauan.
Answered by ohm'slaw - Mon Apr 10 22:51:10 2006
I have been painting my walls and I can see the spackle spots?
Q. that were done first and sanded down. What happened? And how do I fix this.
Asked by Kim - Sat Jun 16 02:13:02 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to use a primer coat first and then paint your chosen color over that...
Answered by theanswerman - Sat Jun 16 02:21:11 2007
Q. that were done first and sanded down. What happened? And how do I fix this.
Asked by Kim - Sat Jun 16 02:13:02 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. You need to use a primer coat first and then paint your chosen color over that...
Answered by theanswerman - Sat Jun 16 02:21:11 2007
How long does it take for spackle to dry? (The hole filled could have fit 2 dice inside.)?
Q. Will dry as hard as drywall/will it be able to endure another hole drilled into it?
Asked by wondering - Fri Mar 10 00:32:59 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spackle shouldn't be used for a hole that size. Get yourself some joint compound. When you are ready to fill in your hole have a hair dryer handy. Fill in the hole with joint compound and use the hair dryer on it. It's going to start to drip down, just push it in with your finger, it should be a little firm if you have been using the hair dryer. Use the hair dryer on it for about 10 minutes, you should still have an indentation. Fill that in and use your hair dryer again, it shouldn't drip down this time if you did it right the first time, if it does just do the first step over again. If it's not running, stand there and use the hair dryer on it for about 20 minutes. It won't be completely dry, give it until the next day before you… [cont.]
Answered by Haze - Fri Mar 10 05:42:15 2006
Q. Will dry as hard as drywall/will it be able to endure another hole drilled into it?
Asked by wondering - Fri Mar 10 00:32:59 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spackle shouldn't be used for a hole that size. Get yourself some joint compound. When you are ready to fill in your hole have a hair dryer handy. Fill in the hole with joint compound and use the hair dryer on it. It's going to start to drip down, just push it in with your finger, it should be a little firm if you have been using the hair dryer. Use the hair dryer on it for about 10 minutes, you should still have an indentation. Fill that in and use your hair dryer again, it shouldn't drip down this time if you did it right the first time, if it does just do the first step over again. If it's not running, stand there and use the hair dryer on it for about 20 minutes. It won't be completely dry, give it until the next day before you… [cont.]
Answered by Haze - Fri Mar 10 05:42:15 2006
wallboard joint compound or Spackle which is better?
Q. I have a fist size hole on the drywall and want to know which is better in terms of durability and ease of sanding or working with? ( less shrinking ) Thanks.
Asked by Cool PR - Sun Oct 19 10:48:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spackle is not creamy enough and will drag when installed. I suggest lightweight joint cement with a small amount of water added and whipped/mixed to a creamy smooth mixture. You need to cut the hole square, install a piece of backer wood, install drywall and tape and finish. We have a cool alternate method that we use sometimes that eliminates the need for a wood backer.Cut the hole to a uniform size like 3" X 3". Then take a new piece of sheet rock / drywall and cut it to 9" X 9". Turn the drywall over and measure in 3" from all sides and cut the back of the sheet rock back on all sides.Peal the hard part of the drywall off and leave the front paper in tact. When you are done you will have a 3" X 3" piece of drywall with a 9" piece of… [cont.]
Answered by Chris - Sun Oct 19 11:16:25 2008
Q. I have a fist size hole on the drywall and want to know which is better in terms of durability and ease of sanding or working with? ( less shrinking ) Thanks.
Asked by Cool PR - Sun Oct 19 10:48:21 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Spackle is not creamy enough and will drag when installed. I suggest lightweight joint cement with a small amount of water added and whipped/mixed to a creamy smooth mixture. You need to cut the hole square, install a piece of backer wood, install drywall and tape and finish. We have a cool alternate method that we use sometimes that eliminates the need for a wood backer.Cut the hole to a uniform size like 3" X 3". Then take a new piece of sheet rock / drywall and cut it to 9" X 9". Turn the drywall over and measure in 3" from all sides and cut the back of the sheet rock back on all sides.Peal the hard part of the drywall off and leave the front paper in tact. When you are done you will have a 3" X 3" piece of drywall with a 9" piece of… [cont.]
Answered by Chris - Sun Oct 19 11:16:25 2008
How hard would it be to remove the spackle texture from my ceilings?
Q. How hard would it be to remove the spackle texture from my ceilings?
Asked by ethanhello - Fri May 22 00:09:49 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Really not hard. start with a stiff putty knife and scrap off what you can. Get as much as you can off. Take a spray bottle and mist an area if you could not get it all off and soak a small area. let it soak in a little and scrape again. let dry and sand off the rest if needed. They pretty much finish the ceiling and then spray on a mixture of drywall mudd.
Answered by Bubbaismyretardeddog - Fri May 22 00:25:17 2009
Q. How hard would it be to remove the spackle texture from my ceilings?
Asked by ethanhello - Fri May 22 00:09:49 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Really not hard. start with a stiff putty knife and scrap off what you can. Get as much as you can off. Take a spray bottle and mist an area if you could not get it all off and soak a small area. let it soak in a little and scrape again. let dry and sand off the rest if needed. They pretty much finish the ceiling and then spray on a mixture of drywall mudd.
Answered by Bubbaismyretardeddog - Fri May 22 00:25:17 2009
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