[SunRescue] OT: Construction!

[Bill Bradford]

On Sat, Jan 13, 2001 at 10:21:18PM -0800, jcarver wrote:
> Haven't tried direct application of drywall compound. But I have used
> 1/4 sheetrock glued/nailed
> over the old paneling. Then taped and mudded as normal.  I usually have
> to purchase it from a
> sheetrock trade type supplier. To apply mud directly to the paneling
> successfully you will probably
> need to either roughen up the surface and or apply a filler
> sealer-primer. The 1/4 sheetrock is the
> easiest and best looking solution. Probably not what you wanted to hear.
> jim

We ended up sanding the surface of the paneling to rough it up, then used
mesh sheetrock tape to cover the seams/grooves in the paneling.  We'll
see how it looks in the morning...

Bill

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Bill Bradford
mrbill at mrbill.net
Austin, TX