Sheets of drywall are generally quite strong, but they are only made out of gypsum plaster that has been pressed between two sheets of thick paper. The thing that ensures rigidity is the kiln drying process. The basic construction of the drywall allows for it to be inexpensive as well as quite easy to use. On the downside however, drywall is also capable of becoming damaged relatively easily.

In many homes, you will find dings, nicks and holes in the walls that need some attention. If the damage is not extending all the way into the drywall, then the fix is actually really simple. Remove the loose paper or plaster around the edge and apply drywall spackle. Once the drywall spackle has been allowed to dry completely through, you can sand the area. Make sure to apply another coat if it needs it. Sand once again one the drywall spackle has dried and you are good to go.

But what happens if you are dealing with a larger problem, such as a hole in the drywall? If you hire a professional, you will usually get a job well done but it will cost money that you may not be willing to part with. Drywall repair is actually easy if you have the right tools and know how. Here is one of the ways that you can repair the drywall in your home that has become damaged:

Old Fashioned Way - For this method you are going to need a drywall saw, a piece of wood, a tape measure, drywall screws, scrap drywall, a cordless drill, drywall tape, drywall spackle and a putty knife.

The first thing that you are going to want to do is cut away the damaged area with the drywall saw in order to make it easier for you to repair. Cut the area into a square, removing the affected section. Measure the dimensions of the area that you cut, and create a piece of scrap that meets those dimensions. Next you are going to want to take your wood, inserting it into the hole so that the entire open space is spanned. Now use your cordless drill to attach drywall screws on each side to secure the wood to the back of the drywall.

Now what you can do is take the drywall piece that you cut earlier and set it into its place. Secure it to the piece of wood using another one of your drywall screws. Apply the drywall tape around the edges of the square that you cut, and then apply joint compound or spackle over the tape. Allow everything to dry completely and fully before you sand. Once you sand, repeat the process again, until you have a completely smooth repair.

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Originally posted 2009-10-28 03:16:44. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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