Drywall is the fundamental foundation of walls. When it becomes damaged, that foundation becomes compromised. In most cases, that damage can be repaired. However, the job itself is not as easy as it appears to be. There are multiple steps that have to happen in order for a repair job to blend in seamlessly with the rest of the wall.
One of the first steps in Drywall Repair is to smooth out the edges of the damaged area. This may include making the hole a little bigger depending on the size and shape. If the damaged area is located near an outlet or electrical switch, extra care has to be taken not to cut or damage wires when smoothing out the edges. Smooth edges are needed to attach the new drywall to the older stuff.
The hole is measured so that a new piece of drywall can be cut. Measurements of the hole must be precise since the new piece must fit in snugly. If it is too big, the drywall may overlap causing a visible high point on the wall. If it is too small, the drywall won’t stay in the proper place and can be difficult to tape the edges properly. This can result in the piece falling off at a later time.
Once the new piece is snugly fit into place, the rest of the work begins. As the installation process, Drywall Repair includes taping the area and applying a layer of mud. Afterward, the seams are sanded down to match the height of the rest of the drywall. If the wall is already textured, a matching texture will need to be applied to the repaired piece. Otherwise, it will look like a repair job has been down. The area can then be primed and painted with a matching color.
The hardest part of repairing drywall is blending it into the rest of the wall. Most drywall repairs that are not professionally done are obvious. They don’t blend properly into the wall or have high and low points inconsistent with the rest of the wall. Check out Heiler Painting website in order to find a professional who can do seamless repairs of drywall.
