JoBab
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Good morning!
So I have a 3 season cottage that was basically built on a rock many years ago.
Here in Manitoba our temperature varies between -30 F to 90 F.
Most of my rooms are covered in ceder planks, however, at least one wall in each room is just painted drywall.
Since the cottage shifts constantly throughout the seasons, cracks in the uncovered walls are inevitable.
I need some advice on what I can cover these walls in that will hide the cracks once and for all.
At first I thought wall paper might do the trick but because this place is only heated by wood stove while I am there I would think the glue would freeze and give in the winter time. Plus, if the drywall cracks, likely so will the wall paper.
Then I stumbled on what I thought would be a genius idea of putting wood paneling on the drywall. 4' x 8' sheets. I have seen some paneling that looks like white brick which would work well with all the wood on the opposing walls. However, I can't find a store that has more than a sheet or two in stock. They all claim these products are being discontinued and can't bring any more into stock. The price is outrageous at $60 - $90 per sheet.
Does anybody have any ideas on what else I could use to cover these horrid walls? Or maybe where I can purchase paneling at a reasonable price and with a generous selection?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
JoBab
So I have a 3 season cottage that was basically built on a rock many years ago.
Here in Manitoba our temperature varies between -30 F to 90 F.
Most of my rooms are covered in ceder planks, however, at least one wall in each room is just painted drywall.
Since the cottage shifts constantly throughout the seasons, cracks in the uncovered walls are inevitable.
I need some advice on what I can cover these walls in that will hide the cracks once and for all.
At first I thought wall paper might do the trick but because this place is only heated by wood stove while I am there I would think the glue would freeze and give in the winter time. Plus, if the drywall cracks, likely so will the wall paper.
Then I stumbled on what I thought would be a genius idea of putting wood paneling on the drywall. 4' x 8' sheets. I have seen some paneling that looks like white brick which would work well with all the wood on the opposing walls. However, I can't find a store that has more than a sheet or two in stock. They all claim these products are being discontinued and can't bring any more into stock. The price is outrageous at $60 - $90 per sheet.
Does anybody have any ideas on what else I could use to cover these horrid walls? Or maybe where I can purchase paneling at a reasonable price and with a generous selection?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
JoBab
