Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Tips before starting bathroom renovation job
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JohnnyG7
08-31-05, 11:10 AM
We are planning for a bathroom renovation that includes demo of bathroom and reconstruction. Anyone able to provide info. or tips on containing the spread of sheet rock dust (wet towels under doors, taping entryways,etc) and other helpful info. Would really help. Thanks,
JohnnyG7
JohnnyG7
thezster
08-31-05, 11:19 AM
You've pretty much named them.... plastic tarps over doors/AC vents (both in and out) towels under doors.... for the demo work...
When re-installing your drywall and taping/bedding - Use care... practice on scrap boards for a while.
During your taping/mudding process, don't overwork the mud - one or two clean swipes will get you a smooth finish..... 1 solid coat followed by 2 thin coats are best - or you'll end up with tons of rework. If you do it right, you won't need any sanding between the first two coats - maybe just a swipe of a knife blade to knock off edges/streaks/bumps.
And - a nice tip - Don't sand (or at least minimize it)... Get a large sponge soaking wet (to the point it begins to drip on the floor) - use it to wipe your dried mud thoroughly instead of sanding. You'll be amazed at how easy it takes off bumps/streaks/rough edges... without the dust.
When re-installing your drywall and taping/bedding - Use care... practice on scrap boards for a while.
During your taping/mudding process, don't overwork the mud - one or two clean swipes will get you a smooth finish..... 1 solid coat followed by 2 thin coats are best - or you'll end up with tons of rework. If you do it right, you won't need any sanding between the first two coats - maybe just a swipe of a knife blade to knock off edges/streaks/bumps.
And - a nice tip - Don't sand (or at least minimize it)... Get a large sponge soaking wet (to the point it begins to drip on the floor) - use it to wipe your dried mud thoroughly instead of sanding. You'll be amazed at how easy it takes off bumps/streaks/rough edges... without the dust.