Repairing Sheetrock

RE: Repairing Sheetrock Post By erockybalboa (Guest Post) (05/17/2006) We're installing a sheet rock patch in a wall with a stud behind it. Now if there was not a stud here, you would have to get some clips or use a small, thin board on each end. You just want to the patch up to it, that's already been pre-cut and everything. Get it to sit in there right. Screw it in nice and tight. And then we would take a- once it's all installed- take some, either the net kind, sheet rock tape, or they also make a paper kind. I prefer this because you can just stick it on- it's self-adhesive. And you take some sheet rock mud, and you're going to do this in several coats, because you don't want it too thick. So, just going to scrape it on like that. And this first coat does not have to be real smooth. Just get it real thin, and you're going to let this dry- this is probably going to take three to four hours to dry , and once it's dry, you'll be able to tell- it'll just be all white. And after that you sand it, put one more coat on it and sand it that. And then you're ready to prime it. you can check out a free video at: http://homegarden.expertvillage.com/videos/how-to-patch-sheetrock.htm RE: Repairing Sheetrock Post By P. (Guest Post) (05/11/2006) Forgot to mention, if you do use drywall joint compound, you can sand the plastered spots when they are dry to smooth them out and make them even. RE: Repairing Sheetrock Post By P. (Guest Post) (05/11/2006) If you don't want to call the plasterers and the areas involved are relatively small, you can use drywall joint compound to smooth over the rough spots. Use a plastic putty knife to apply the compound and to even out the edges and blend them flush with the rest of the wall. It might take practicing a couple of times to do it right, but if you make a mistake, just use a damp cloth to remove the mistake areas. Allow the joint compound to dry before painting. RE: Repairing Sheetrock Post By Alan B Steele (Guest Post) (05/11/2006) Sounds like your absorbant areas need "sizing" or sealing. This usually involves painting the area with papering past or PVA glue if the the top paper is very heavy. RE: Repairing Sheetrock Post By Cathy (Guest Post) (05/10/2006) You will need to plaster over the sheetrock. This is what was originally there. It may pay to get a quote from a plasterer as it's harder than it looks, depending of course, how much has peeled off. RE: Repairing Sheetrock Post by aardvark (76) | (05/10/2006) Contact Have you checked at the paint store/home supply store? Ususally, there are employees who are pretty knowledgible about painting projects and this sounds like a common situation they've probably dealt with before.