How to fix these dents in my wall

[50]

Hello, I was wondering if someone has any knowledge about this kind of stuff. I don't think this is mold but I'm wondering is there any easy way to make this wall flat? Here are some pics... thanks

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[Philippine Mango]

The only solution is seppuku.

 

[amdskip]

Looks like you have some really old cracked plaster there. It would probably be cheaper and easier to drywall that entire wall but tearing into that would probably lead to doing the whole room.

 

[Ornery]

1. Durabond... 90

 

[SampSon]

You can use bags of that plaster repair mixture. But the damage looks so extensive that you should remove the plaster and install drywall.

 

[dullard]

$6 for drywall, a few bucks for mud, a few cents for screws, and some effort. It might not be the easiest way, but probably is the best way.

 

[50]

Hey, thanks for the ideas guys. I assume if I do choose drywall then I probably will have to redo the entire room? I don't think it's worth all that effort to do drywall.

 

[darkxshade]

Tape a huge scarface poster over it

 

[imported_LoKe]

You're gonna want to re-do that wall. Eventually it'll come to it and you might aswell do it now while you've got the wallpaper off. How do the other walls look?

 

[SampSon]

Originally posted by: 50
Hey, thanks for the ideas guys. I assume if I do choose drywall then I probably will have to redo the entire room? I don't think it's worth all that effort to do drywall.

You don't HAVE to do the entire room, but while you're in the process why not just do it?
The effort is worth it because the old damaged plaster is only going to get worse and repairing it with plaster repair mixture isn't going to make it any better.

 

[50]

Originally posted by: LoKe
You're gonna want to re-do that wall. Eventually it'll come to it and you might aswell do it now while you've got the wallpaper off. How do the other walls look?

The other walls are in good condition. There are bumps only on that part of the wall.

My main concern is I will make a major mistake doing drywall (I've never done any job like this). Does anyone know a rough estimate on how much it would cost to just drywall that wall ?

 

[SampSon]

Originally posted by: 50

Originally posted by: LoKe
You're gonna want to re-do that wall. Eventually it'll come to it and you might aswell do it now while you've got the wallpaper off. How do the other walls look?

The other walls are in good condition. There are bumps only on that part of the wall.

My main concern is I will make a major mistake doing drywall (I've never done any job like this). Does anyone know a rough estimate on how much it would cost to just drywall that wall ?

Any major mistake can be fixed by ripping off the drywall you messed up and putting a new one on.
It depends on how big the wall is.
To do just one wall it will cost mabey a couple hundred dollars if you just call a random contractor.

 

[50]

What about ripping the plaster off? How would I go about doing that(or should I just abandon all plans right here and look for a contractor)?

 

[amdskip]

Hammer and just go to town making a mess. It's sort of fun actually.

 

[Juno]

replace the drywall. you need a new one.

 

[50]

Here are some more pics to put things into perspective...I also have to work with that door frame there (although we have been contemplating removing the entire door altogether).
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[bctbct]

Normally I would say cover it with sheetrock and be done with it. But since you have all that arcitectural moulding I would say you are going to have to patch it.

This is not an easy fix if you have no experience if you want a good finished product.

Durabond will do the trick. Reomve all loose material. Prefill the deep areas with thick durabond mixture.

Skim coat entire wall with durabond.

You have to use durabond for the first coat on plaster, other products will not bond unless it is like durabond.

Reskim with lightweight premix joint compound like USG +3.

Sand smooth.

Best bet...call a drywall finisher. Plan on paying about $1 per sq. foot.


Edited to add

You should apply mesh drywall tape to any cracks or large holes.

 

[jadinolf]

MOVE

 

[SampSon]

Originally posted by: 50
What about ripping the plaster off? How would I go about doing that(or should I just abandon all plans right here and look for a contractor)?

So what do you plan on doing after you rip the plaster off?

I'll give you a hint, It starts with dry and ends with wall.

 

[JinLien]

Take the rest of the wallpapers off the room and see how extensive the damage is.

a) Re-drywall the entire room if all walls have extensive damage.
Remove all trimmings (may need to remove door & window frames and add a strip of wood or wider frames to accommodate wider threshold and windows legged).
Move electrical receptacles forwards by unmount & remount (may require to add a piece of scrap wood extension for extension).
Apply drywalls directly over the old drywalls screw down the drywalls at studs (mark the studs run at floor & ceilings about an inch out from wall).
Tape and mud the seams & corners.
Sand or use damp sponge to smooth out/blend the edges bums of mud after it is dry enough to work on.
Task should take about 4-6 days to finish if you are handy.

b) Cut out all damage areas into 1 single hole and remove the damage plasters.
Make sure the cut out area backing is deep enough to accommodate the drywall thickness.
Measure the area and cut from a 4x8 drywall at about ½? smaller than the actual hole. Bevel the cut out edged of the wall and sheet of drywall.
Screws wood scraps behind wall at weak ledges with at least ½ expose so the new dry wall can be screw down tight.
Mark stud & wood scrap backing locations and crew down dry walls to stud and wood scraps.
Tape and Mud seams.
Sand or use damp sponge to smooth out/blend the edges bums of mud after it is dry enough to work on.
Task should take a bout 2-3 days if you are handy.

 

[JinLien]

Also mark & precut the location/s of electrical receptacles befor you install the drywall.

 

[Specop 007]

I'm finishing my basement with drywall

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[JinLien]

My main concern is I will make a major mistake doing drywall (I've never done any job like this). Does anyone know a rough estimate on how much it would cost to just drywall that wall ?

The materials to repair the wall minus the tools & paint are well less than $20.00. Tools are simple and cheap if you buy except for the drill/cordless drill. Tools can also be borrow or rent, and add some elbow grease.

The cost for a pro will be high because they have to come back several time to finisht the job (wait for the mud to dry), therefore the cost can be high. Very likely to be at least $300-400.

Drywall Repair

 

[quackagator]

wood paneling?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

follow bctbct's advice....he knows ehat he's doing. Laminating sheetrock over plaster can be a bitch. Often the plaster is not flat, so you end up with all kinds of problems at joints between sheets. Your best bet is to fix that area. A talented drywall finisher can blend it in and you will never know it was there. Look for a handyman service, or see if anyone knows a drywall finisher that would do it on the side....expect to pay $150-200....less of it's someone moonlighting.