Repairing Drywall Damaged By Water
When water gets into the walls of the home it can cause untold damage to the interior without any sign until one day the surface has begun to bubble and wrinkle. Fortunately it is a relatively simple job to repair drywall water damage.
Start by completely removing the damaged patch of drywall by cutting it out with a utility knife in a square shape. Before replacing with the new piece of drywall, examine the cavity for the source of the water if you haven’t already located it. Alternatively you may want to check that the wall and structural beams and uprights are completely dry.
Cut the new piece of drywall to fit the hole, possibly fitting a backing piece to help hold it in place. Attach the new drywall and tape the seams before applying the plaster. Allow it to dry and then sand it back to match the existing wall.
Of course, if you are not conversent with working with drywall you should call in a professional who should have the job done quickly and with a minimum of fuss. If you are hoping to do a water restoration drying drywall, the advice is that it is easier to simply remove the damage and install new drywall.