Depending on the category, installing drywalls can be a great way to insulate the home’s interior from outer temperature, noise and fire. They can even be used to divide large rooms into two or three. But regardless of what type of material the gypsum board is made out of, it is susceptible to damage from impact, infestation, etc. After all, it is essentially a thin board of wood or other material, painted to look like the wall behind it. In many cases, experts need to be called in for drywall repair in Parker, CO but some minor damages can be fixed without the aid of experts. Here are some common drywall issues and methods to repair them.
Popping Nails
When the nails are not hammered into the stud they may come loose over time and pop up. Enough pooped nails could cause the entire panel to come loose. Hammering the nails in as it is will not solve the problem but worsen it by creating dents. Instead, you should pull the nails out and hammer them where they are supposed to be by estimating where the stud is. Once done, ensure that the nails are secured to the stud.
Bent Corners
The corners of the drywalls are joined together with a metal bead which can suffer impact from the furniture being moved and bend. This is a bit harder to fix. You will need to saw off the damaged part of the bead and replace it with a new one. You will need to measure the beads to avoid any mistakes. Once done, this part will need to be coated with a drywall compound and painted over with the color matching the rest of the wall.
Exposed Parts
At times removing posters or wallpapers may cause the paint over the sheetrock to come off leaving some sections exposed. If it hasn’t caused the panels to come loose, this problem can be fixed with repainting. The exposed part must first be sealed with an oil or shellac-based sealer to avoid damages from the paint itself. After the seal is applied, let the sealer dry then remove the rough papery texture by sanding it. Now apply a joint compound and once it dries, paint it.
Small Holes
From doorknobs to baseballs, about anything can make a hole in the wallboard with enough force. Fortunately, in most cases, the holes are small enough that a replacement is not needed. You can simply cover the holes by using a stick-on wall patch and covering this patch with the compound. Once done, let it dry and sand it for a smooth surface. And finally, apply a matching paint of the area. You can use the same method for fixing cracks as well.
Big Holes
Sometimes the hole may be too large for a mesh layer to cover up. In this case, the broken board must be replaced completely. This is simpler for sheetrocks divided into panels. The nails of the broken panel can be removed, then the panel itself and finally a new panel can be attached.
Water Damage
Sometimes, water from leaky pipes may seep into the drywall causing it to warp and discolor. If left as it is, the board could grow mold and release dust in the room harming your and your loved one’s health. To avoid this, first the pipes must be repaired. Then the drywall should be removed and replaced.
Termite Infestation
Because drywall is mainly made of wood, so a termite infestation should be of no surprise. The symptoms of termite infestation are usually not apparent until it’s too late because these bugs don’t show up often. You can check your boards for signs like small pinholes, hollowness, bubbling paint and crumbling baseboard. The first step is to call pest control to search and destroy the insects. Once done, you can conduct the appropriate drywall repair in Parker, CO safely based on the level of damage. In most cases, the entire pane needs to be replaced.
These are just some common wear and tear drywall goes through and methods to fix them.