Drywall Repair

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No matter how careful you are in your home, occasionally something happens that requires you to do some drywall repair or to hire a contractor to do it for you. Drywall or sheetrock repair can be messy, tedious, and oftentimes frustrating work. It takes a lot of effort and a good bit of skill to make a finished wall look perfectly smooth. On our site you’ll find some of the tips and tricks that the pros use to make a blemished or damaged piece of drywall look as good as new. In addition you’ll find information about when to hire a contractor for your job, and what to look for in a qualified drywall contractor.

Do-It-Yourself Drywall Repair
For do-it-yourselfer’s, performing small repairs around the house is obviously an excellent way to save money. If you find yourself in the position of needing to perform some sheetrock repair, here are a few things you’ll want to consider before getting started.

What type of damage is it?
Assessing the type of damage is a crucial step in deciding on whether to perform a repair yourself, or to hire a contractor to do it for you. The first thing to keep in mind is that the larger the hole or scratch, the longer the repair will take. Larger holes and scratches will also most likely require more materials. Scratches and gouges that don’t completely break through the sheetrock are much less time consuming. Water damaged sheetrock is an entirely different subject. Obviously before you can repair the damage done to the wall or ceiling, you need to ensure that the leak is fixed first. For most people, this means hiring an expert.

Where is the damage located?
Certain places are easier to repair than others. Because of the way sheetrock installation is performed, any damage near a corner, either on the wall or near the ceiling, is going to be more difficult to repair. Drywall tape is used in the corners to create a seamless edge. The closer a repair is to either type of corner, the more time you will need to spend to make it look just right. Ceiling repair also tends to complicate things. Other than the corners, it is done much the same way as on a wall, but ceiling repair will most likely require you to work on a ladder and you will be working with your hands above your head for extended periods of time.

Is the room a high traffic room?
If the drywall damage is located in a room that has a lot of traffic, you’ll want to keep in mind that you’re going to do a very precise job to make sure that the patch isn’t noticable. Expect to spend a good deal of time sanding the repair to ensure it blends in with the rest of the wall. If the room is less frequently used, you might be able to get away with doing a less perfect repair.

What color are the walls?
Paint color can actually affect how visible a patch is. Darker paints tend to show patches more easily, while lighter paints help the patch blend in with the rest of the wall. Light is another consideration. Depending on where a the light source for a room is located, a patch can cast a small amount of shadow that makes it look worse than it really is.

How much prep work is required?
If the damage is located in a room with a great deal of furniture, be sure to keep in mind that you will need to cover everything with a clean tarp or painters drop cloth before you begin. Drywall work produces a great deal of very fine dust. Most people are amazed at how much dust is created with even a minor repair. Along those same lines, you’ll want to have some goggles and painters masks to keep the dust out of your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Once you have assessed all of these items, you should have a good handle on whether or not you want to perform the work yourself. It is quite possible that all the time and equipment required to do the repair yourself actually ends up costing more than hiring one of the drywall companies in your area. But whatever you decide, you’ll find the resources here to help you with any drywall repair that comes up.