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Posted by Eigenvector on August 30, 2006, 8:16 pm
I picked up the wrong size drywall at the store, it wasn't a big deal since
I was just trying to get a remnant so I could patch holes in my wall. It
was like 2 bucks for a 3/4 sheet.
But anyway I happened to get 3/8" drywall. What size is typically used
where? My bedrooms are 1/2" drywall, my basement looks to be 5/8", as does
my garage. So where would 3/8" typically be used?
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Posted by Lawrence on August 30, 2006, 8:39 pm
Eigenvector wrote:
> I picked up the wrong size drywall at the store, it wasn't a big deal since
> I was just trying to get a remnant so I could patch holes in my wall. It
> was like 2 bucks for a 3/4 sheet.
>
> But anyway I happened to get 3/8" drywall. What size is typically used
> where? My bedrooms are 1/2" drywall, my basement looks to be 5/8", as does
> my garage. So where would 3/8" typically be used?
3/8" is used where cost is the major concern or where you are matching
that thickness. Mobile homes and manufactured homes come to mind.
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Posted by Jack Morgan on August 30, 2006, 9:57 pm
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Well, I've got a problem... Speaking of Drywall. I tried to remove the
overhead fan in the bathroom, and although I knew the hole would have to be
enlarged to replace it, in the process of pulling the fan down from the
ceiling, I tore a rather large hole in the sheetrock.
After repairing my mess, I will need a square hole 7-1/4 X 7-1/4 (once Iım
done) and can place the new fan into that opening. The opening now is torn
sheetrock and larger than my required dimension.... Approx 10² X 8² or so
... ....
The job is overhead, Iım not very experienced with sheetrock repair, and
especially not with repairing a hole with a hole (square) left in it ...
HELP Guys ....
Iıve got a contract to sell the house, and this is an action item on the
inspection list.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jack
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
On 8/30/06 7:39 PM, in article
1156984750.685095.56870@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups.com, "Lawrence"
>
> Eigenvector wrote:
>> I picked up the wrong size drywall at the store, it wasn't a big deal since
>> I was just trying to get a remnant so I could patch holes in my wall. It
>> was like 2 bucks for a 3/4 sheet.
>>
>> But anyway I happened to get 3/8" drywall. What size is typically used
>> where? My bedrooms are 1/2" drywall, my basement looks to be 5/8", as does
>> my garage. So where would 3/8" typically be used?
>
> 3/8" is used where cost is the major concern or where you are matching
> that thickness. Mobile homes and manufactured homes come to mind.
>
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The job is overhead, I’m not very experienced with sheetrock repair, =
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HELP Guys ....<BR>
<BR>
I’ve got a contract to sell the house, and this is an action item on =
the inspection list.<BR>
<BR>
Any help would be greatly appreciated.<BR>
<BR>
Thanks<BR>
<BR>
<FONT SIZE=3D"2">Jack <BR>
Lenexa, Kansas 66215<BR>
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>> I was just trying to get a remnant so I could patch holes in my wa=
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>> was like 2 bucks for a 3/4 sheet.<BR>
>> <BR>
>> But anyway I happened to get 3/8" drywall. What size is=
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>> where? My bedrooms are 1/2" drywall, my basement looks =
to be 5/8", as does<BR>
>> my garage. So where would 3/8" typically be used?<BR>
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Posted by Mike Dobony on August 31, 2006, 6:32 pm
Re: Drywall sizes
Well, I've got a problem... Speaking of Drywall. I tried to remove the
overhead fan in the bathroom, and although I knew the hole would have to be
enlarged to replace it, in the process of pulling the fan down from the
ceiling, I tore a rather large hole in the sheetrock.
After repairing my mess, I will need a square hole 7-1/4 X 7-1/4 (once I'm
done) and can place the new fan into that opening. The opening now is torn
sheetrock and larger than my required dimension.... Approx 10" X 8" or so
... ....
The job is overhead, I'm not very experienced with sheetrock repair, and
especially not with repairing a hole with a hole (square) left in it ...
HELP Guys ....
I've got a contract to sell the house, and this is an action item on the
inspection list.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
\
screw some wood on opposite edges of the hole to screw your patch into. You
can use scraps of plywood or 1x3 (I like at least 3" wide to geve me plenty
of room to screw into). Then take your time and mud and tape the joints.
You are better off using many thin coats of mud and slowly level it out
than to try to do it all in only 2 or 3 coats, expecially being
inexperienced.
Mike D.
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Posted by Grandpa on September 1, 2006, 11:48 am
Mike Dobony wrote:
> Re: Drywall sizes
> Well, I've got a problem... Speaking of Drywall. I tried to remove the
> overhead fan in the bathroom, and although I knew the hole would have to be
> enlarged to replace it, in the process of pulling the fan down from the
> ceiling, I tore a rather large hole in the sheetrock.
>
> After repairing my mess, I will need a square hole 7-1/4 X 7-1/4 (once I'm
> done) and can place the new fan into that opening. The opening now is torn
> sheetrock and larger than my required dimension.... Approx 10" X 8" or so
> ... ....
>
> The job is overhead, I'm not very experienced with sheetrock repair, and
> especially not with repairing a hole with a hole (square) left in it ...
>
> HELP Guys ....
>
> I've got a contract to sell the house, and this is an action item on the
> inspection list.
>
> Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> \
>
>
> screw some wood on opposite edges of the hole to screw your patch into. You
> can use scraps of plywood or 1x3 (I like at least 3" wide to geve me plenty
> of room to screw into). Then take your time and mud and tape the joints.
> You are better off using many thin coats of mud and slowly level it out
> than to try to do it all in only 2 or 3 coats, expecially being
> inexperienced.
>
> Mike D.
>
>
After you patch it in like Mike says, you might look into ceiling
medallions like these:
<http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&search-alias=aps&keywords=ceiling+medallion&page=1>
if you can find one that goes with the decor of the room.
--
Grandpa
What is that dripping from my fingers?
Why it looks like time.
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