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Alternative to dry-wall

SagaLore

SagaLore

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Is there a foam-based board I could use, that once primed and painted would be just as good as drywall?
 
No. Use Dry Wall. I also think you have to use Dry wall any way because of Fire Code among other things
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?
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Nope, it won't be as sturdy and foam is highly flamable where drywall isn't as flamable.

Why are you asking?
 
along the lines of this thread:

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


hrm, I would say .... poster
 
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?
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Stuff the hole with newspaper, then spackle.
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That sounds sturdy, and fire-retardant 🙂
 
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...
 
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?
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Cut the break so it's square, cut a new piece to fit the square... and tape/sand/paint?
 
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...
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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.
 
Originally posted by: calvinbiss
whats the easiest way to repair a hole in drywall thats, say, as large as a fist?
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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.

 
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