Drywall Repair

Repairing "gypsum wallboard" is a realtively easy job. Small jobs don't have to involve a professional, as long as you hare careful. For best results, ask for advice at your building supply store, and read all labels instructions before you buy.

Dents and Dimples...

Drywall "joint filler" compound is now available in small applicator tubes. You can repir most minor blemishes witha small dab of compound and a smoothe damp cloth.

Split or Lifting joing tape...

Replace andy loose or shappy tape with fresh drywall joing tape, then apply compund over the area with a broad flat putty knife. Allow the area to dry then sand to a smoothe finishg. Reapeat with another coat and "feather" the edge to a tape so that it meldswith the existing wall finish.

Nail-Head "pops"...

Countersink loose nails and ad new drywall screws in an adjacent spot to ensure the wallboars is fixed firmly. Smoothly apply joint compound with a putty kniw over the indentations and allow the area to dry before sanding.

Small and medium holes...

If a hole is a bit too big to support wet compoud, apply the compound in stages around the edge and let it dry between applicaitons. Alternatively, secure mesh inside the hole and adhere the compound to the mesh. When the hole is filled and dried, sand the surface to a smooth finsih before priming and painting.

Larger holes...

Repairing larger holes may require the assistance of someone experiencedat replacing pathces and removing full panels. If a professional handyperson is not a opion, consider a good do-it-yourself book.

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