Hi All,

I've got some fist-size holes in patterned sheetrock. Anyone ever come
up with a better solution than re-skinning the walls?

Got a few repairs to do:

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/use...len%20Sanders?
sort=3&page=1

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 00:48:42 +0000 (UTC), JohnK
wrote:

Hi All,

I've got some fist-size holes in patterned sheetrock. Anyone ever come
up with a better solution than re-skinning the walls?

Got a few repairs to do:

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/use...len%20Sanders?
sort=3&page=1


Oh my!. This looks like a mobile home. Are you certain this is sheet
rock? Not to be mean, but that place looks like a crack house. Were
these people renters or you bought the place later?

Looks like what you have is wall paper on the walls. I don't think
patches would help until it is removed from the walls.

I'd not advise anything as far a patching over wall paper. INHO.

On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:09:42 -0700, Oren wrote:


Oh my!. This looks like a mobile home. Are you certain this is sheet
rock? Not to be mean, but that place looks like a crack house. Were
these people renters or you bought the place later?

Looks like what you have is wall paper on the walls. I don't think
patches would help until it is removed from the walls.

I'd not advise anything as far a patching over wall paper. INHO.




It is a fairly nice older 14x80 mobile home. Those walls are sheetrock
with a factory applied design. It has a texture like a dollar bill.

The link in the first post tells the story with photos: Problem tenant
evicted and the condition of the mobile home after retaking possession.

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 01:17:30 +0000 (UTC), JohnK
wrote:

On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:09:42 -0700, Oren wrote:


Oh my!. This looks like a mobile home. Are you certain this is sheet
rock? Not to be mean, but that place looks like a crack house. Were
these people renters or you bought the place later?

Looks like what you have is wall paper on the walls. I don't think
patches would help until it is removed from the walls.

I'd not advise anything as far a patching over wall paper. INHO.


Thanks.

It is a fairly nice older 14x80 mobile home. Those walls are sheetrock
with a factory applied design. It has a texture like a dollar bill.


The sheet rock can be patched relatively easy, Each hole can be done
using a "California Patch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kfw8M-a0pE

I imagine you will need to skim coat the wall anyway. I see no way to
match the factory texture.

The link in the first post tells the story with photos: Problem tenant
evicted and the condition of the mobile home after retaking possession.


I did notice later that your link mentioned the guy was evicted. Good!

On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:29:22 -0700, Oren wrote:


The sheet rock can be patched relatively easy, Each hole can be done
using a "California Patch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kfw8M-a0pE




Great link. Thanks!

On 3/21/2014 8:48 PM, JohnK wrote:
Hi All,

I've got some fist-size holes in patterned sheetrock. Anyone ever come
up with a better solution than re-skinning the walls?

Got a few repairs to do:

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/use...len%20Sanders?
sort=3&page=1



You may be able to find a mobile home manufacturer for replacement
sheets, more so, to match the texture. Also, with many holes, sometimes
it's best to cut a section and install a new sheet the same size, then
all you need to do is mud the seam.

After doing the patch work, thin down (with water) some dry wall mud and use
a rough patterned paint roller to the entire wall and you get a nice
texture. that is what I do. Then repaint. WW

"JohnK" wrote in message ...

Hi All,

I've got some fist-size holes in patterned sheetrock. Anyone ever come
up with a better solution than re-skinning the walls?

Got a few repairs to do:

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/use...len%20Sanders?
sort=3&page=1

On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 20:50:17 -0600, "WW"
wrote:

After doing the patch work, thin down (with water) some dry wall mud and use
a rough patterned paint roller to the entire wall and you get a nice
texture. that is what I do. Then repaint. WW

Excellent idea. Rollers have many patters for choices. Another option
is to use a natural sea sponge to stipple a pattern over what the OP
has. Even a Drywall Stipple Brushes can be used in a random pattern,

http://www.bontool.com/images/catalog/CROWSFOOTBRUSH_0.JPG

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:09:56 +0000 (UTC), JohnK
wrote:

On Fri, 21 Mar 2014 18:29:22 -0700, Oren wrote:


The sheet rock can be patched relatively easy, Each hole can be done
using a "California Patch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Kfw8M-a0pE




Great link. Thanks!

You're welcome.

JohnK wrote:
Hi All,

I've got some fist-size holes in patterned sheetrock. Anyone ever come
up with a better solution than re-skinning the walls?

Got a few repairs to do:

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/use...len%20Sanders?
sort=3&page=1

Sheetrock seems very odd in a trailer. I've seen a very thin plywood.

Greg

gregz wrote:

JohnK wrote:
Hi All,

I've got some fist-size holes in patterned sheetrock. Anyone ever come
up with a better solution than re-skinning the walls?

Got a few repairs to do:

http://s345.photobucket.com/user/use...len%20Sanders?
sort=3&page=1

Sheetrock seems very odd in a trailer. I've seen a very thin plywood.

Greg

That's what it looks like - 1/4" vinyl covered plywood - the divider
moulding is a dead giveaway

http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pro...d5ca0f_400.jpg

On Sat, 22 Mar 2014 05:26:23 +0000 (UTC), gregz
wrote:

Sheetrock seems very odd in a trailer. I've seen a very thin plywood.

I agree. That was why I had asked if the OP was certain he had
sheetrock . Inside the walls I've seen are just 2 X 3 inch studs. And
moving the trailer would seem to damage the seams and fasteners...

Get a patching kit from home depot. Will take as long as it takes for the mud and paint to dry. For more information http://www.epdmcoatings.com/liquid-rubber.html

On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 05:29:23 -0700 (PDT), Albert Mclaren
wrote:

Get a patching kit from home depot. Will take as long as it takes for the mud and paint to dry. For more information http://wwwwwwwww.epdmcoatings.com/liquid-rubber.html

Advice from Pakistan. Oh my!

On 3/27/2014 10:45 AM, Oren wrote:
On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 05:29:23 -0700 (PDT), Albert Mclaren
wrote:

Get a patching kit from home depot. Will take as long as it takes for the mud and paint to dry. For more information http://wwwwwwwww.epdmcoatings.com/liquid-rubber.html

Advice from Pakistan. Oh my!


Fist sized hole? He should tell his wife to put panties on and cover it
up.

On Thu, 27 Mar 2014 11:48:53 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

Advice from Pakistan. Oh my!


Fist sized hole? He should tell his wife to put panties on and cover it
up.

....bleaching my eyes out after that visual