I'm renovating my first condo and trying to get a feel for what it's going to take to make this place look sharp. I have a couple different questions here pertaining to different aspects of drywall and plaster.
For reference, the hall, bedrooms, and closets have popcorn ceilings, the living room and kitchen are smooth drywall (I believe), and I'm told the bathroom is plaster (why the difference?).
I plan on priming and re-painting every wall and ceiling in the condo.
Drywall Holes
I've never seen so many holes in drywall! Most of them are either nail holes (maybe 1/16-1/8") and small anchor holes (1/4"). I've heard some anchors you have to cut around, then push through into the wall. Luckily, these were the type of anchors which were very easy to remove with a set of needle-nose pliers, and they all came out without any damage.
So, I need to repair these holes, and I'd like to do it so one couldn't tell they were there. If this (or anything else in this post) isn't likely something I can do myself due to lack of experience, please let me know now and I'll look into hiring a pro.
I tried to capture the texture of the wall as best I could with my phone. What is this texture called?
http://i.imgur.com/0Jzkhow.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Bj7ZoId.jpg
Uneven Ceilings
In my living room it's quite apparent that the ceiling isn't exactly level in some places where it meets the wall. The previous owner had a picture molding up, which did a great job highlighting this issue. I tried to capture it as best I could in these pics. I'd guess the variance is 1/16th to 1/8th inch, at most.
I plan on installing a basic crown molding, but I don't want it to be noticeable. Is this something that can be fixed with the crown molding caulk, or do I need to level the ceiling around the walls?
It also seems there is a line running down the middle of the living room, which shows where the ceiling drywall was screwed in. It's not too noticeable, but it's there if you look for it. Is there anything I can do at reasonable expense to either fix or downplay this?
http://i.imgur.com/BkQKjUs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EAcNtfe.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Gn9myU0.jpg
Bathroom Ceiling
It appears that moisture collected above the shower, causing peeling around the exhaust fan. I've purchased a recessed Panasonic exhaust fan (this one) with a 6.5" opening, so I need to find a way to fix this. What's the best method?
http://i.imgur.com/5GaPIYI.jpg
Popcorn Ceiling Refinishing
As mentioned, the hall, bedrooms, and closets have popcorn ceiling. I've already confirmed it doesn't contain asbestos, and I'll be removing it soon. What should I expect to see underneath, and how to I go about refinishing it?
For reference, the hall, bedrooms, and closets have popcorn ceilings, the living room and kitchen are smooth drywall (I believe), and I'm told the bathroom is plaster (why the difference?).
I plan on priming and re-painting every wall and ceiling in the condo.
Drywall Holes
I've never seen so many holes in drywall! Most of them are either nail holes (maybe 1/16-1/8") and small anchor holes (1/4"). I've heard some anchors you have to cut around, then push through into the wall. Luckily, these were the type of anchors which were very easy to remove with a set of needle-nose pliers, and they all came out without any damage.
So, I need to repair these holes, and I'd like to do it so one couldn't tell they were there. If this (or anything else in this post) isn't likely something I can do myself due to lack of experience, please let me know now and I'll look into hiring a pro.
I tried to capture the texture of the wall as best I could with my phone. What is this texture called?
http://i.imgur.com/0Jzkhow.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Bj7ZoId.jpg
Uneven Ceilings
In my living room it's quite apparent that the ceiling isn't exactly level in some places where it meets the wall. The previous owner had a picture molding up, which did a great job highlighting this issue. I tried to capture it as best I could in these pics. I'd guess the variance is 1/16th to 1/8th inch, at most.
I plan on installing a basic crown molding, but I don't want it to be noticeable. Is this something that can be fixed with the crown molding caulk, or do I need to level the ceiling around the walls?
It also seems there is a line running down the middle of the living room, which shows where the ceiling drywall was screwed in. It's not too noticeable, but it's there if you look for it. Is there anything I can do at reasonable expense to either fix or downplay this?
http://i.imgur.com/BkQKjUs.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EAcNtfe.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Gn9myU0.jpg
Bathroom Ceiling
It appears that moisture collected above the shower, causing peeling around the exhaust fan. I've purchased a recessed Panasonic exhaust fan (this one) with a 6.5" opening, so I need to find a way to fix this. What's the best method?
http://i.imgur.com/5GaPIYI.jpg
Popcorn Ceiling Refinishing
As mentioned, the hall, bedrooms, and closets have popcorn ceiling. I've already confirmed it doesn't contain asbestos, and I'll be removing it soon. What should I expect to see underneath, and how to I go about refinishing it?
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