How To Fix Bad Bathroom Walls

Some walls are so bad that the best fix is to tear them out and install new drywall.

How to fix bad bathroom walls.

Wall coverings for bad walls people can be overwhelmed with the different options that are available to cover up walls which is why most people stick to paint. Grab a bucket of ready made drywall mud and apply it evenly over the surface of the wall with a 6 inch 15 cm putty knife. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the panels. Painted walls with stains such as those from old water leaks or perfume overspray only need a simple fix.

Using a circular saw cut the luan panels down to the length of your walls. But if the paint still does not help try these tricks for covering up damaged walls. It s basically extra thick paintable wallpaper that acts as a big patch over the whole wall. Clear out or cut drip grooves below windowsills.

Seal the gaps around window and door frames. Wall liner is the next best fix. Some versions are smooth. Keep external walls including the pointing and the paintwork in good condition.

If a water leak is the cause repair the leak before covering stains. Drywall mud is fairly easy to work with and you can give the mud an interesting texture after putting it up to hide any imperfections in your wall. To smooth the walls completely wipe off any remaining texture and dust with a sponge fill in small dents or holes with joint compound and sand rough spots with a sanding screen. Push firmly along areas where there are no studs and just the construction adhesive.