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Drywall Research Paper

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There are a few words that cause homeowners to break out in hives and immediately call a contractor. One of those is “drywall.” Life gets crazy at times and when it does you house can bear the brunt. A spoon can go flying while trying to ward off a mosquito, knocking out a chip of the wall and a chair can crash a major hole into the drywall as the intense football game winds down. When this happens don’t freak out; you can take care of the problem with these simple tips from Handyman House Techs on easy steps for drywall repair. The first step is to determine how much damage has been done to the drywall. The size will determine how you should proceed. For all instances though, you will need spackle (or some sort of joint compound), a sheetrock knife and for the larger instances, replacement drywall, …show more content…

This can be done with the knife if necessary but can also be done by hand. Sand down with a small grain sheet and patch the paint job. • Small Holes o This is around the size if someone punched the wall. Cut out self-adhesive mesh a little larger than the damaged area and place it over the hole. Use the knife to apply an even layer of compound. Sand down to a smooth surface then re-paint to match. • Medium Holes o This applies to holes around 6 inches. Cut a piece of new drywall that is 2 inches larger in diameter than the size of the damaged area. Take a box cutter and cut the gypsum (the hard part of the drywall) about an inch in on each side but make sure to leave the paper backing. Place the piece up against the hole and use a pencil to draw an outline around the gypsum. Cut out the outline in the wall to match the new piece. Put compound on the paper backing and then fit the new piece back into the wall. Use drywall tape around the edges and then knife joint compound over the whole area. Let dry, sand down and repeat before painting. • Larger

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