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Bought a house, need help
5/14/2012 6:10:32 PM
In the following pic, in the area of A and B I would like to bring it out flush with the rest of the wall to the left. On the top part (A) it is 4 1/8" deep and at the botton it is 3 7/8". On the bottom part (B) it is about 7/8" on the left side and a little over a inch on the right side. How do I acomplish the mission of making it all even and not recessed?
Here we have a A/C unit in the wall, my Wife would like it not to be there.....how do I fix this? What are the layers starting from the outside?
And this is our tub, two issues with it. 1. The cold and hot water controls flop around like the pipes aren't secured and 2. I don't understand how the drain works. It says "push" on it but it doesn't stay down to plug the drain..
Any and all help much appreciated!!
Here we have a A/C unit in the wall, my Wife would like it not to be there.....how do I fix this? What are the layers starting from the outside?
And this is our tub, two issues with it. 1. The cold and hot water controls flop around like the pipes aren't secured and 2. I don't understand how the drain works. It says "push" on it but it doesn't stay down to plug the drain..
Any and all help much appreciated!!
5/14/2012 7:21:44 PM
for your first pic do you want that drywalled? or stay with the panneling? you can take 2x4's and fasten them into the existing studs. you should be able to see the nails in the panels. then i would use 1/4" or 3/8" drywall as a base on the deeper side. then using drywall shims (1/8" x 3' cardboard avaiable at any home improvement store) use a straight edge, a straight 2x4 for example and shim out for another piece of drywall (top piece). either 5/8" or 1/2" what ever works out where you don't have to have too many shims. if you plan on keeping the paneling around the drywall, add "tear away" (plastic finish bead) and mud it up. if you plan on rocking the rest then just mud it like a normal seam. i wish i could draw a pic for you or somthing...i suck at explaning things.
5/14/2012 7:57:41 PM
The top is going to be wallpapered and the bottom is going to be wainscotted. I just need some type of something for wallpaper to stick to. 
5/14/2012 8:21:50 PM
For the drain, take the stopper out and clean out the crud that is built up in the drain preventing proper seating.
Toothpaste, hair, God-knows-whatelse
Toothpaste, hair, God-knows-whatelse
5/14/2012 9:24:02 PM
By layers I assume you mean of the wall. Starting from the outside (for the average house/code nowadays):
1. Siding/brick/shingles/stucco/what have you
2. Wrap (plastic water barrier)
3. Sheathing (usually OSB)
4. Insulation, wiring, plumbing, and studs
5. Drywall/paneling/etc.
Judging by the pictures I assume the house was built in the 60s, 70s, or 80s. If it was built before 1979 you'll need to test for lead paint before doing anything.
I think the drain works like a click pen. If you push it down all the way it should come up a little, but stay closed. Pushing it down in the closed position should cause it to pop back up.
5/14/2012 10:38:29 PM
Originally Posted By purple85gt:
The top is going to be wallpapered and the bottom is going to be wainscotted. I just need some type of something for wallpaper to stick to.
The top is going to be wallpapered and the bottom is going to be wainscotted. I just need some type of something for wallpaper to stick to.
i would go drywall then.
5/15/2012 1:13:41 AM
What do you want to tackle first?
5/15/2012 8:42:48 AM
Originally Posted By Arms_Reach:
What do you want to tackle first?
What do you want to tackle first?
The first priority is going to be the recessed wall, then the A/C oh and the vent for the dryer needs routed outside of the foundation too....the drain can wait
Thanks everyone!!!!!
5/17/2012 12:39:30 PM
A update for those interested:
A friend of mine who does some contractor work came over and we built the recessed wall out. It wasn't that big of a deal but I learned how to do it.
The ugly A/C-thu-the-wall unit is gone! That task wasn't too difficult either. Some extra siding wasused to patch the outside and a extra piece of paneling from the recessed wall project was used on the inside.
The toe touch drain is also fixed. Home Depot had replacement drains, easy fix.
A friend of mine who does some contractor work came over and we built the recessed wall out. It wasn't that big of a deal but I learned how to do it.
The ugly A/C-thu-the-wall unit is gone! That task wasn't too difficult either. Some extra siding wasused to patch the outside and a extra piece of paneling from the recessed wall project was used on the inside.
The toe touch drain is also fixed. Home Depot had replacement drains, easy fix.
