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Drywall Repair for the Do It Your Self Homeowner |
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Drywall Repair Tips |
Use a 4" joint finishing knife to smooth out each coat of joint compound (Fig. 10).
Fill in the slightly recessed area created by the adjoining tapered edges of
the wallboards, and smooth it off with the 4" joint finishing knife. |
Center the wallboard tape over the joint and press it into place if you are using
the adhesive back tape. For the regular tape press it into the first layer of
compound firmly, but not too hard (Fig. 11). Hold the 4" knife at a 45 degree angle.
Press just hard enough to squeeze out some of the compound from under the
tape, but be sure you leave enough compound for a good bond. |
With adhesive back tape you can apply the fill coat right away. With regular drywall
tape, allow the tape to dry in position for at least 24 hours and then apply
a fill coat, extending it a few inches beyond the edge of the tape. Feather the
edges of the compound for a smooth finish. |
After the fill coat has dried, use a 10" joint finishing knife to apply still another
coat of joint compound. Feather this coat about 1 1/2" beyond the edge of
the first coat. |
When the final coat is dry, sand it lightly to a smooth finish (Fig. 12). Wipe off
the dust with a clean rag to prepare the surface for the final coating of paint,
paper, etc. |
The total width of the compound at each joint should be about 12" to 14" (Fig. 12). |
All nails should be dimpled just below the surface of the board as shown in Fig.
6. Conceal these dimpled ares by applying a first coat of joint compound with even
pressure so the compound is level with the surface of the board (Fig. 13).
Press evenly, but not too hard - too much pressure on the knife may scoop the compound
from the dimpled area. |
When the compound has thoroughly dried, apply a second coat. Let it dry thoroughly,
then sand it lightly and apply a third coat. |
In areas where humidity is extremely high, apply a fourth coat of compound over the
nail heads. |
The end or butt joints on wallboards are not tapered. Where these untapered butt
joints come together, be sure not to build up too much compound (Fig. 14). Compound
built too high will create ridges in the wall, and may cause shadowing when
the area is lighted. |
Feather the joint compound out on each side of the butt joints from 7" to 9" (Fig.
14). The final application of joint compound should create a joint approximately
14" to 18" wide where the butt joints come together. |
After attaching the metal corner strips as previously described (Fig. 8), nail them
securely into position, and use a 4" finish knife to spread compound mix 3"
to 4" out from the nose of the bead (Fig. 15). |
When the first layer is completely dry, sand it lightly and apply a second coat of
compound mix., feathering the edges about 2" to 3" beyomd the first coat. |
If a third coat is needed, feather it 2" to 3" beyond the preceding coat. This cretaes
a tapered finish of joint compound approximately 7" to 9" wide at each metal
corner. |
To finish off an inside corner with regular tape, apply joint compound with a 4"
knife. Spread it evenly about 1 1/2" on each side of the angle (Fig 16). |
For both types of tape, cut the joint tape the exact length of the corner to be finished.
Fold the tape lengthwise in the center and press it firmly into the corner.
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Drywall Finishing Touches |
Apply drywall to the ceiling at right angles to the joists....more information |
If the drywall is being applied horizontally, install all top boards first...more information |
Hang drywall on ceilings before walls, so the sheets on the walls can help support the corners of the ceiling sheets.... more information |
Planning your installation Careful!..Finishing corners..Smoothing and priming drywall..Time frame.... more information |
Apply drywall to leave the fewest possible joints....more information |
provides a chart for estimating the number of 4x8 sheets of drywall required for
paneling rooms of various sizes...more information |
This program will calculate the amount the amount of sheetrock needed to drywall
an area or a room..more information |
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and or veneer plaster construction contained on this website is for
general information purposes only and are not intended to imply that these are
the only materials, methods, procedures, or processes which are available or suitable.Always
consult with your licensed building professional. By publishing this web site, www.vertri.com. makes no express or implied warranty or other representation as to the quality, characteristics, or suitability of the materials or techniques described herein, and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose which may arise by operation of law or otherwise. |
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