So yesterday I was rearranging furniture (again, lol) and managed to swing a dining chair right into the drywall. Now there's this lovely dent staring at me every time I walk by. Anyone else had furniture attack their walls like this?
"managed to swing a dining chair right into the drywall"
Haha, been there myself—though for me it was a bookshelf corner that left its mark. Drywall seems to bruise if you even look at it funny. Makes me wonder, is drywall really the best choice for interior walls? I've heard plaster walls are tougher, but they're also pricier and trickier to repair. Anyone here tried alternatives or found something sturdier that doesn't dent every time furniture decides to rebel?
"Drywall seems to bruise if you even look at it funny."
Haha, exactly! I remember when we renovated our place, I debated this exact issue. Drywall is definitely the budget-friendly option, but yeah... durability isn't its strong suit. We ended up experimenting with plywood paneling in one room—sounds odd, I know—but with a nice finish and some creative painting, it actually turned out pretty stylish. Plus, it's held up surprisingly well against rogue furniture and rowdy kids.
Plaster walls are great too, especially if you're into that classic look, but repairs can be a headache. My parents' old house had plaster walls, and every time we had to patch something up, it felt like performing minor surgery—dust everywhere and matching textures was a nightmare.
Honestly though, no wall is completely chair-proof. Maybe the real solution is just softer chairs... or better aim?
We had a similar chair vs. wall showdown last year, and drywall didn't stand a chance. After patching the same spot twice, I finally switched to wainscoting halfway up the wall. It's not indestructible either, but at least it doesn't dent if someone breathes on it too hard.
"Plaster walls are great too, especially if you're into that classic look, but repairs can be a headache."
True, plaster repairs are definitely not for the faint-hearted. Matching textures is practically an art form... I'll stick with simpler solutions for now.
