Repair of plasterboard damage by one's own hands

junket Despite the fact thatgypsum board - the material is sufficiently durable and reliable, with the passage of its service life it can become unusable. Sheet sheathing can be damaged for various reasons: leakage, chips from mechanical shocks, fires, etc. In addition, troubles can arise due to non-compliance with the finishing technology.
Damage and repair
Drywall, like any building component, has its weak points. With respect to this component, it can be argued that the most common problems associated with operation are:
• cracks;
• chips;
• holes.

Repair of cracks in the wall

Cracks in the object of our discussion - this is a common problem of new buildings. In 80% of cases, when buying new housing in only that the erected building, the households have similar problems. This is due to shrinkage of walls and supporting structures.

How to seal a crack in plasterboard with your own hands? If it is shallow and narrow, then it is necessary to deepen it a little, about 3-4mm. This is necessary for the solution to be fixed in deeper layers. Otherwise, when drying, it can simply fall away. As a mortar for embedding it is better to use a special putty, intended specifically for gypsum board. It is able to maintain elasticity for a long period and at the same time it dries quickly.
If the damage is deeper, repairing the drywall in this case becomes more complicated. First you need to remove layers of paint or other finishing materials at a distance of 10-15 cm from the place of the fracture. Then a thin layer of glue is applied, it is better to use PVA, and reinforced fiberglass is glued on top. After the glue dries, which fastens the fiberglass, it is possible to apply the putty and continue the finishing: paint, pasting, whitewashing, etc.

Repair of chips on the wall

Repair of drywall with own hands in the case of the formation of chips is to bond the problem area. For this purpose, a special plaster tape is used. The damaged area is pre-cleaned, after which the tape itself is fixed and a layer of putty is applied. It is important that after the repair in the room there were no drafts or sudden temperature changes, so that the putty could dry up properly and harden on the damage.
After drying, the area is peeled and wallpapered, or painted in a tone. At this stage, it is necessary to take care of the quality grinding, so that the final finishing element is applied evenly. Particular attention should be given to grinding in the case when it comes to painting. If the paint is applied to an uneven layer, it will simply disappear over time.

How to fix a hole in a drywall

Holes occur most often as a consequence of mechanical damage - impact or blotting. If such a problem occurs, in order to avoid further destruction of the entire sheet, it is necessary to quickly seal a hole in the plasterboard with your own hands.
To begin with, inspect the site itself. The fact is that when you get wet around the very formation, the material starts to deteriorate and becomes soft, therefore it is impossible to work with it. If there was a blow, which caused a depression, the perimeter can be "infected" with cracks, which is also not very good.
After the condition is evaluated and the areas of damage are determined, it is necessary to reach a more rigid edge. Make an offset from the edge of the hole by 5-10 cm, depending on the degree of rigidity. When using a ruler and a pencil, draw a rectangle that corresponds to the size of the piece prepared for embedding. Cut the cracked element best with a mounting knife or special file.
Further, the repair of gypsum boards continues according to a long-known scheme. You need to first clean the edges of the hole and only then insert the workpiece. Be sure to primer the surface. Strengthening is carried out with the help of mortar and mounting tape.
The most important stage when repairing drywall with your own hands - putty
For sure you noticed that when repairing damage, always putty putty. This is actually a very important preparatory stage for repair and finishing. It is from the quality of the preparation for further processing that the service period will depend. The video will show in detail how to repair the plasterboard damage yourself.

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We choose the filler

In the construction shops, a wide variety of this finishing material is offered to the customer's choice. We strongly recommend that you pay attention to dry mixes. First, they can be stored for a long time without losing their qualities, and secondly, they can be used portion by piece. In addition, pay attention to the fact that there are separate types of mixtures for finishing walls, ceilings or repairs. In our case, the right choice is a putty for repair.
Dry mixes are of several types:
• polymeric;
• plaster;
• cement.
The choice depends on the type and conditions of the room in which the drywall will be repaired. If it is a question of repair work in a bathroom or kitchen, with a high moisture content, then it is better to pay attention to cement mixes. Gypsum is more suitable for dry warm rooms, but polymeric ones are universal. They are more plastic and can be used anywhere. And although their price is slightly higher, the expense for repair work is much less than for the rest.
Regardless of what actions are carried out, repair of a drywall crack, sealing of chips or holes, a primer coat must be applied before the putty. It promotes a better bonding of the finishing material, while not penetrating into the interior of the sheet itself, thereby not destroying it. The process of puttying is carried out after the soil layer has dried.
The main finishing process after the repair is carried out in several stages. First you need to apply a fiberglass mounting tape to the object of repair. It is important that the seam of the lesion itself is in the center of the serpentine. After that it is necessary to prepare the putty. Here it should be noted that the preparation of the mixture is made in accordance with the required quantity. Remember that a diluted dry mix loses the quality of storage time and after 30-40 minutes it becomes unsuitable for further use.
After this, the process of applying the component to the restored site is already carried out. For this, two spatulas are used at once: thin and wide. Wide is necessary for the application of the bulk and damage repair, thin for stripping. Do not leave large stains and stains - after drying, it will be very difficult to remove. Try to apply the putty evenly without depressions, bulges.
Conclusion
Repair of drywall with your own hands, regardless of the degree and severity of damage, is possible even if you have never held a tool in your hands. The main thing is to fulfill those requirements, which were mentioned above. The most important stage in the repair is putty, from the correctness of which will depend not only the aesthetic component of the treated area, but also the service life.

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