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By Debra Murray


Newly installed drywalls look enthralling. However, their attractiveness diminishes as they become old. Old drywalls become damaged with ease than the new ones. Both old and new drywalls can be damaged with ease if exposed to water for a long period. Consider seeking services of experienced and competent technician to help you mend torn drywalls. Choice made will have a big impact on quality of service to get. To solve the problem permanently, it is important to find out what damaged drywall. Having solved this problem, consider conducting Drywall Repair Castle Rock.

As aforementioned water is a good source of damage to drywalls. If you realize that water is main cause of damage to your drywall, try to find out origin of water. The possible sources of water are; chronic condensation, problems associated with water plumbing, pipe damage and from other leakages. Consider commencing repair process immediately damage is realized in order to prevent worsening of problem.

When drywalls come into contact with water for a relatively longer period of time, they tend to crumble and lose firmness. The part that is mostly affected stains and also becomes damp. Consider adopting right repairing techniques to achieve intended outcome. Mend damaged pipes in order to prevent water leakage, before you start working on drywalls. Consider identifying correct size of hole in order to follow correct procedure when mending such holes.

Consider using mesh patch when mending small holes. Better results are acquired when a self-adhesive patch is used. Joint compound is applied immediately mesh patch is attached to over the opening. To acquire quality results, covering of patch with joint compound should be done in a pattern recommended by manufacturer. Consider applying a little force when doing repair. When you are done with the first coat, consider applying another coat immediately the first one dries.

Openings are categorized as medium, if their size is larger than small holes and not larger than six inches. Here you are required to use a patch that has been cut from drywall. The size of patch is regulated until it can fit into the opening. It is important to avoid leaving a space between it and the large drywall. Space left undermines quality of work attained. Consider applying joint compound after fitting is done.

Different procedure is followed when mending large holes. Holes wider than six inches are classified as large ones. Commence by acquiring drywall piece that is a little bit larger than the true size of the hole. Using appropriate knife, the piece is cut so that it can fit correctly into the hole. Using screws, furring strip is attached inside the hole keenly. Patch is finally attached to furring strip using screws.

After fixing the patch, joint tape is applied. Application is mainly done at the borders to ensure that patch remains firm and strong. Chances of cracks occurring are reduced in case joint tape is applied in the required manner. Joint tape prevents patch from moving.

In the next stage, joint compound is applied to cover patch and joint tape. Good results are acquired in case application of joint compound is done as per requirement of manufacturer. Consider applying two coats to achieve intended results. Second coat is applied after initial coat dries.




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