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Hello all,
I'm looking for advice on what I should do to repair my bathroom wall. Picture located he http://www.geocities.com/anon89115/wall.JPG Defect is on the wall above the tub, above the level of the tile (you'll see in the picture). It is in a straight-line, almost like a line of paper lifting off the wall. Handyman I am not. But it looks like it would be a simple fix. I would greatly appreciate your advice on the steps I should take to repair this. Scott |
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On Apr 5, 11:11*am, scott wrote:
Hello all, I'm looking for advice on what I should do to repair my bathroom wall. Picture located he *http://www.geocities.com/anon89115/wall.JPG Defect is on the wall above the tub, above the level of the tile (you'll see in the picture). *It is in a straight-line, almost like a line of paper lifting off the wall. Handyman I am not. *But it looks like it would be a simple fix. *I would greatly appreciate your advice on the steps I should take to repair this. Scott It looks like wallpaper. They sell wallpaper repair glue in a small tube. Try to get it under the paper, put some blue masking tape over it, then about an hour later, gently pull the tape off. |
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Thanks Mike!
Scott |
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On Apr 5, 11:11*am, scott wrote:
Hello all, I'm looking for advice on what I should do to repair my bathroom wall. Picture located he *http://www.geocities.com/anon89115/wall.JPG Defect is on the wall above the tub, above the level of the tile (you'll see in the picture). *It is in a straight-line, almost like a line of paper lifting off the wall. Handyman I am not. *But it looks like it would be a simple fix. *I would greatly appreciate your advice on the steps I should take to repair this. Scott I want to know how you got the Sharpie to stick to the wall! g |
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Here's the steps I took minus the paint which I may do once it drys:
1. Slide a putty knife under the tape and squirt in some waterproof woodworking glue with a short "open time" so it sets quickly 2. work it around, and hold it down long enough to dry. 3. apply some bathroom-type paintable caulk to the joint, 4. smooth it around so it's not obvious, and let it dry. 5. A little touch-up paint will make it invisible unless you know where to look. RESULTS: http://www.geocities.com/anon89115/wall.html Thanks Mike and Steve! (and thanks to my brother who gave me additional guidance and a confidence boost) DerbyDad: sharpie held up by scotch tape... looks like magic... Scott :c) "not so handy" |
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