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How can I cover up the unfinished drywall above the new door in my hallway so I can either paint it or tile it as is?

Asked by Tom Harrison
2 months ago
Last Updated: October 21, 2024

Hey, so the contractor kind of left the drywall like this above the new door in the hallway. Do you think it’s okay to leave it as is for tiling or should I try to fix it up before painting? Any suggestions on how to cover it up? I really needed the door for my dogs, but couldn’t afford to drywall all the way to the ceiling. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks so much!

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Steve Sutton

DO NOT paint if you’re tiling!!!! Otherwise, you’ll need to spackle and paper tape. Sand, prime, and paint.

Harold Knight

Have you considered priming before tiling? Otherwise, the drywall might soak up all the moisture from the adhesive, causing the tiles to fail quickly.

Celina Edwards

Did the contractor give you everything you requested?

Celina Edwards

Why not ask him to finish the job?

Hunter Chow

If you’re tiling up there, just use this… no preparation necessary.

Diego Lira

Turn it into a transom window above.

Jessica Jordan

It’s better to prime before tiling, but if it’s not a wet area, going straight to drywall is fine. I’d still prime first though.

If that was a ‘contractor’, they should consider a new career. Just look at that casing 😳

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