| Repairing drywall is one of those projects that can | | | | directions on the label. After the patch is in place, it |
| make a huge difference in the value of a home. With | | | | should be primed and then painted to match the rest |
| so many people taking advantage of the boom in real | | | | of the surface. |
| estate by purchasing, repairing and reselling homes, | | | | -If nails have popped out from in the drywall, be sure |
| learning to repair drywall has obvious monetary | | | | that the panel is well secured to the surrounding studs |
| benefits. We present here a few of our favorite | | | | above and below the nail. The nail should then be |
| drywall repair tips. | | | | hammered in and dimpled. A second nail should be put |
| -In order to repair small holes in drywall, the best | | | | in and dimpled next to the original nail. Joint compound |
| procedure is to clean the holes carefully, then dampen | | | | should then be applied to cover both nails. After the |
| them with a sponge. The holes can then be filled in | | | | joint compound has been allowed to dry, the area |
| using a professional drywall patching formula. The | | | | should be primed and painted. |
| drywall patch should be applied using a narrow putty | | | | -Small dents in the drywall can be repaired by first |
| knife. If you prefer, these small holes can be repaired | | | | sanding the surface thoroughly. Sanding will help to |
| by using patching plaster to fill in the holes. After the | | | | make the edges rough, thus providing a good base for |
| compound has dried, the area should be primed and | | | | joint compound to adhere to. After the area has been |
| painted to match the rest of the wall. | | | | sanded, the dent should be filled with joint compound |
| -For patching larger holes, it may be preferable to use | | | | using a three or four inch spreader. The joint |
| precut adhesive wallboard patches. It may be | | | | compound should be spread evenly and pressed firmly |
| necessary to make the hole wider in order to fit the | | | | into the area to be repaired. For large dents it may be |
| patch into place. After the precut wallboard has been | | | | necessary to allow the joint compound to dry |
| put into place, the seams should be covered and the | | | | overnight and then apply a second coat. After the joint |
| patch should be covered with joint compound. When | | | | compound has dried completely, the area should be |
| applying the joint compound it is important to follow the | | | | sanded, primed and painted. |