Hi,
I have a problem with a bulging (or indented?) wall where two papered-over drywall sheets meet. The difference is notable at the seam between them. What are my options for making the wall smooth and even, and what would you recommend? Spackling seems to be the worse option, as the wall will still be uneven when measured from end to end.
Regarding why I wrote "indented?": it's not completely clear if one drywall sheet is protruding on one side compared to the rest of the wall, or rather that the other sheet is bulging inward. Any ideas on how I can easily determine which case it is?
Thank you in advance.
I have a problem with a bulging (or indented?) wall where two papered-over drywall sheets meet. The difference is notable at the seam between them. What are my options for making the wall smooth and even, and what would you recommend? Spackling seems to be the worse option, as the wall will still be uneven when measured from end to end.
Regarding why I wrote "indented?": it's not completely clear if one drywall sheet is protruding on one side compared to the rest of the wall, or rather that the other sheet is bulging inward. Any ideas on how I can easily determine which case it is?
Thank you in advance.
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· Västernorrland
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Looks more like a tretex wall someone has applied quite a bit of filler to? Or do you mean the wall gives a little if you press on it? Then it could be masonite as well......
The easiest thing is probably to drywall the whole thing to get a solid surface to work from, then apply filler as usual.
The easiest thing is probably to drywall the whole thing to get a solid surface to work from, then apply filler as usual.
I agree with Stefan1972 here, that doesn't look like plasterboard. Is it an interior or exterior wall? If it's an interior wall, I would personally tear down the masonite/tretex, mount OSB, and then plasterboard it while checking the soundproofing and the general condition of the wall.S Stefan1972 said:
Hello, thank you for the quick response. Tretex I was not familiar with until you mentioned it, but I am attaching an image showing that there's some plaster-like material behind the paper on the outside, behind the wallpaper. The surface of the supposed plaster does indeed look different than the plaster you buy today - the house was built in 1969, with panels from the same year.
When you say plasterboard, do you mean to put up a layer of plasterboard on the wall, on top of the existing panels? Is there anything I should consider when it comes to attaching the new panels? Unfortunately, I have electrical wiring on the outside of the existing wall along the ceiling, though with the channel inside the wall for outlets.
When you say plasterboard, do you mean to put up a layer of plasterboard on the wall, on top of the existing panels? Is there anything I should consider when it comes to attaching the new panels? Unfortunately, I have electrical wiring on the outside of the existing wall along the ceiling, though with the channel inside the wall for outlets.
