I'm renovating a half-bath that has areas of dog-chewed drywall...?

Question

I'm thinking of a pedstal sink to make it more spacious, the toilet is fine, and we may move the over-the-mirror fixture to be two side-of-the-mirror fixtures. But my biggest concern right now is what to do with the walls; they've been through two-rounds of new puppies (it's been the overnight area for two of our dogs because it's safe and warm). I've considered trying to use some kind of patching substance, many sandings, and primer to obtain a nice smooth paint job... but is this even possible? I just finished scraping off the last layer of wallpaper and don't really want to put more on, but am not totally averse to the idea. I was also wondering if anyone has tried textured wall tiles. I've heard that they can be very eco-friendly, easy to paint and decorative as well. Has anyone used these? Or have any other suggestions? All are appreciated!!!

Answer 1

You can patch this to look good with paint on it. If you've got rough edges with the paper on the drywall peeling off, it would be best to take a sharp utility knife and cut the peeling paper off. Point the cutting end of the knife towards the hole, so you get a smooth beveled edge on the paper. Then you can fill the holes with a lightweight filler, perhaps doing several applications in the deep parts. The stuff dries really fast, so several light coats can be done in a day. You should only need to sand when you get to the last coat or two, and if you buy the kind of mesh sanding stuff used for drywall, and a holder for it, sanding should be a snap. The key is to apply the last coat a little high and then sand it level, gently so as not to sand the surrounding paper too much, and you might have to do that again, maybe not. Using a really wide putty knife makes it much easier to apply filler over wide areas, and easier to feather in edges if necessary.

But, if you think you might be using the bathroom again as a doggy nursery, have you considered using ceramic tile on the walls? It's about the only thing that would be dog-proof for sure. It doesn't need to cost a bundle, you don't need to do the whole wall, maybe just up to chair-rail height.

Answer 2

Go to home depo or lowes buy bead board cut in half and place around bottom half of bath room add base boards and top molding and paint  easy fix little work

Answer 3

SPACKLING COMPOUND! You can patch a hole the size of at size of a fist or your head, I know I have done it. You just wipe on the spackling let it dry then sand it smooth and paint it any color you want. If it is a big hole like a fist or a head you will have to fill it with some thing to take up the missing backing, paper will do fine if you soak it in flour and water first squeeze it out and stuff it in the hole le that dry then slap the spackling compound to it. Now spackling compound is also called wall putty or wall paste and of course wall mud or sheet rock putty.  Three versions of spackling paste are currently on today's market: 1. Regular paste (heavy); 2. Lightweight; 3. Lightbodied (somewhat a combination between heavy and light). Use the regular. Sheet rock can hold alot of varied surfaces, I have seen people paint trees on the wall then put real leaves on them then spray the walls with a non-yellowing sealer, so it is up to you.