The process of drywall repair is the main prepwork to have nice, straight looking walls.
Since we also specialise in painting, we also do drywall repairs and any small exterior stucco patching.
There are different types of taping finish.
The process is often known in the building trades as taping and mudding Finishing drywall is not a hard process for experienced drywallers, but for drywallers it can be tricky to get it right. Part of the taping and mudding process includes sanding the dried compound (mud) to smooth the edges, For skilled professionals, sanding is minimal, but drywallers may find that sanding is surprisingly complicated and messy. The secret is in applying just the right amount of wet mud.
When the process is done correctly, the wall surface will be perfectly smooth, the joints will be invisible to the naked eye, and the finished drywall surface will be ready for paint or a textured finish. But taping and mudding can be a frustrating job, so it's important to understand the process well.
From small dents to large holes, there are several ways to fix surface defects on your walls. Learn to patch and repair drywall.
FIX SMALL HOLES
Fix small/Medium Holes
Cut a Drywall Patch
Score the Back of the Drywall
Snap Away the Gypsum
Trace Around the Gypsum on the Wall
Apply Joint Compound and Insert Gypsum
Cover the Patch With Joint Compound
Reapply Second Coat of Compound to match existing texture
FIX LARGE HOLES
For holes larger than 6 inches, you'll create a drywall patch with a different attachment method for the repair.
Trace the Patch Size Over the Hole
Cut Out the Hole
Attach Furring Strips Inside the Hole
Attach the Patch to Furring Strips
Apply Joint Tape to the Patch
Apply Joint Compound