A Few Common Reasons Why Drywall Needs Repair

A Few Common Reasons Why Drywall Needs Repair
Maria Nevels

Drywall is also known by other names such as: 

  • Wallboard 
  • Gypsum board
  • Gyp board
  • Sheetrock
  • Plasterboard

All these mean the same and they all may need repair. Generally, drywall uses modern building materials, which will come in large panels of the typical size of 4’x 8’ with a gypsum core that is sandwiched between 2 heavy paper faces. 

All these paper faces are mostly made by using recycled paper only. One face of it will be very smooth and that will be the surfacing face while the other will be something more of a craft paper backing face.

If you ever need Mississauga drywall repair then you may contact Patchboyz Inc. who has now got the necessary infrastructure available in this city. The following are a few reasons, why sometimes you may need to repair them.

  • Small holes

Over some time, usually small holes may develop. Take the following actions:

  • Use joint compound/adhesive tape to cover these small holes
  • Apply a very thin layer of a certain joint compound
  • Allow it to dry, then smoothen the surface. 
  • Then, after applying drywall tape, you can prime the area to repaint.

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  • Bigger holes

Such bigger holes may get created accidentally. Do the following:

  • Cut out the entire damaged area. 
  • Then insert new drywall
  • Use joint compound
  • Clean up all the edges
  • Let it get dry
  • Sand the surface and make it smooth.
  • Apply drywall tape
  • Prime it for repainting.

  • Nail/screw pops

Often screws get driven too far inside the wall. Sometimes due to natural expansion/contraction of the stud because of temperature changes. Do the following:

  • First, take out that screw rather than hammering it back. 
  • Install the screw in nearby point. 
  • Ensure that it is countersunk. 
  • Use joint compound and also drywall tape and refinish the surface.

  • Split/lifted drywall tape

Often due to wrong installation or any wear and tear drywall tape can split, lift, or loosen. Do the following:

  • Cut off the entire damaged tape section
  • By using a joint compound smoothen the surface. 
  • Now over it place a new drywall tape
  • Allow it dry
  • Sand the surface
  • Prime the whole area for repainting.

  • Drywall cracks

Often drywall gets cracked due to many reasons. Do the following:

  • First, on top of your crack, place a fiberglass mesh tape. 
  • Apply joint compound
  • Tape the area and refinish the surface.

  • Corner bead cracks

Often steel corner beads may also pop out. Repair it in the following way:

  • Scrape the drywall
  • Use a hammer for flattening the corner bead
  • Re-screw if needed the corner bead. 
  • Use joint compound and also drywall tape
  • Refinish the surface.

  • Water damage

Often your drywall may suffer water damage. If such damage is not properly addressed then mold and mildew may grow. If the damage is severe then remove the entire affected area and reinstall the new drywall.

Although repairing these drywalls is not too difficult and often can be done in a DIY way too. However, most of these drywall issues are usually the result of a certain installation problem. If you face such problems repeatedly then it is better to call professional services.