Holes, cracks and water stains are common in every home. The good news is that most of them are simple repairs. The trick is knowing when a patch will hold and when the drywall itself is done.
Damage That Can Be Repaired
Doorknob holes, nail pops, hairline cracks at corners, dents from furniture and small water stains that have dried can all be patched, sanded and painted so the repair disappears. Even holes the size of a dinner plate are a routine fix.
Signs You Need Replacement
Drywall that is soft, crumbly or sagging has usually been soaked and will not hold a patch. Large areas of mold, walls that flex when pressed and ceilings that bow are all signs the sheet needs to come out and be replaced.
Water Damage Needs A Closer Look
A stain on the ceiling is a symptom, not the problem. Before we patch it we make sure the leak is fixed, otherwise the new repair will stain again. Once the source is handled, the damaged section is cut out, replaced and blended.
Matching Texture Matters
A patch that is smooth on a wall with orange peel texture will stand out the moment the light hits it. Matching the existing texture is part of doing the repair right, and it is the difference between a fix you can see and one you cannot.
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