Premier Interior/Exterior Painting and Popcorn Ceiling Removal Company for Talavera HOA Residents

A joint compound is used to repair drywall. The premixed version tends to dry out quickly and become unusable unless you use it often. It’s best to have a bag of powdered varieties. This way, we can mix what we need, and it will always stay fresh. A spare roll of paper tape should always be on hand. To get the best results, we will need a variety of drywall knives with blades between four and ten inches in width.

Large patches

Whether someone has smashed into your wall or a leaky tube caused a mess in your ceiling, patching large holes involves making an irregular hole rectangular by removing drywall. This rectangle should not be too small. You won’t save time or money.

The rectangle should be large enough to reach the damaged studs from each side. This will allow us to attach the patch. It is acceptable to leave 1/4 inch between the patch and the hole. Driving screws to fix the patch will avoid the impact damage caused by a hammer.

Small Holes

Holes smaller than feet are too big to fill with the joint compound. However, they are not large enough to require the removal of drywall. We can fill the wall cavity behind the hole using newspaper, then spray enough foam insulation to fill it and create a bulge. Once the insulation has been set, we can trim it to fit the wall using a knife. This will give us a solid backing that will hold two to three coats of joint compound.

Texturizing our Reparations

The texture of walls and ceilings can be found in offices and homes. We will need to do drywall repairs before we can paint. Although texturizing can initially seem intimidating, it is easy to master once we get the hang of it.

First, determine what texture your ceilings and walls have. We can buy a spray can from our local hardware store that will allow us to apply basic textures quickly. Others require an artist’s touch and drywall mud to create consistency.