Alternative to dry-wall

[SagaLore]

Is there a foam-based board I could use, that once primed and painted would be just as good as drywall?

 

[PawNtheSandman]

Why would you not want to use drywall?

 

[LeiZaK]

Originally posted by: PawNtheSandman
Why would you not want to use drywall?

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[AMDZen]

No. Use Dry Wall. I also think you have to use Dry wall any way because of Fire Code among other things

 

[Toasthead]

Originally posted by: PawNtheSandman
Why would you not want to use drywall?

seriously. Theres a reason its SOO widely used.

 

[Brutuskend]

Lath and plaster.

OLD school BABY!

 

[Gunslinger08]

Lots and lots of spackling.

 

[Rastus]

There are a lot of products out there that are like you describe, but they are usually a lot more expensive than drywall to install and repair.

 

[HomeBrewerDude]

concrete board...

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: HomeBrewerDude
concrete...

fixed

 

[rahvin]

Do you like highly flamable sustances all over you walls?

 

[gsaldivar]

Cement backerboard is intended for use in-place of drywall backing when installing ceramic tile, countertops, etc:

http://www.custombuildingproducts.com/P...derBoardConcrete.aspx?user=diy&lang=en

 

[dullard]

What are you trying to do? Drywall is virtually free, quite simple to install, and works great for hanging items on without needing a stud. But, it is heavy.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: SagaLore
Is there a foam-based board I could use, that once primed and painted would be just as good as drywall?

Nope, it won't be as sturdy and foam is highly flamable where drywall isn't as flamable.

Why are you asking?

 

[calvinbiss]

along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

Stuff the hole with newspaper, then spackle.

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

lmao...


hrm, I would say .... poster

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

Stuff the hole with newspaper, then spackle.

That sounds sturdy, and fire-retardant

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: dxkj

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

Stuff the hole with newspaper, then spackle.

That sounds sturdy, and fire-retardant

Ok, then use WET newspaper!

 

[calvinbiss]

can't do a poster, its a half wall with kitchen counter on top.

Is the newspaper thing for real?? The problem is that its an interior wall...

 

[dxkj]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: dxkj

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

Stuff the hole with newspaper, then spackle.

That sounds sturdy, and fire-retardant

Ok, then use WET newspaper!

*highfive*

 

[Eli]

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
along the lines of this thread:

whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

Cut the break so it's square, cut a new piece to fit the square... and tape/sand/paint?

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
can't do a poster, its a half wall with kitchen counter on top.

Is the newspaper thing for real?? The problem is that its an interior wall...

I've done it. It works.

 

[Kenazo]

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
can't do a poster, its a half wall with kitchen counter on top.

Is the newspaper thing for real?? The problem is that its an interior wall...

There's all sorts of patches for such applications. Go to Home Depot or something like it and ask. You just put in the patch and then plaster over it.

 

[dullard]

Originally posted by: calvinbiss
whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?

Here are four different easy methods.
1) Newspaper will work, but it can be difficult to get the newspaper to stick.

2) Spray in expanding foam works quite well (but it is expensive at a few bucks for a can).

3) Get a wood scrap, slide it in behind the hole and screw it in above/below the hole, then spackle over the wood. This is the easiest method.

4) Cut the hole bigger in a rectangle shape to the nearest studs and just hang a new drywall piece.