![]() It is used as a finishing product to cover joints between panels or other larger jobs that require more durability. For larger holes, you’d use the same procedure as mentioned above for water damage by cutting out an appropriate amount of space around the hole to make it easier to fit the drywall back into.ĭrywall mud, also called joint compound, was created to bond with paper drywall or gypsum boards. ![]() Then you apply your joint compound, sand it smooth, always applying more coats if needed sanding between each, until it blends with the rest of the wall. Small holes, smaller than the size of a baseball, for example, can be easily fixed by applying a self-adhesive drywall patch. Holes and gouges are common things one might have to repair on their wall. B-I-N also works well on blocking water-stains from bleeding through your finish as well. If you decide to use the latter, keep in mind it smells terrible and can be messy to work with since it’s thin, so use a respirator. Once the area is completely dry, you can use Zinsser’s Cover Stain, which is an oil-based stain-blocking primer, or Zinsser’s B-I-N Primer, which is a pigmented shellac primer that works better on stubborn stains and odors. After that, make sure to wipe the area down with warm water and a clean sponge to remove any of the cleaning residue that’s still there. If you can still see stains or soot, you can use a cleaning agent, like Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) or Phosphate Free Trisodium (TSP-PF), with a regular cleaning sponge. You just use dry cleaning sponges to clean the affected area. Smoke, in my opinion, seems to be a little easier to clean, depending on the severity. After you’ve applied your joint compound and it’s dried and been sanded, you can prime and paint the area. Stagnant water stains can be repaired easily, by cutting out the affected drywall, drying the area thoroughly, replacing any weakened or worn out studs, then placing a new drywall patch or plywood over the holes. Other times, it’s better left to the professionals – like in the case of a widespread house fire, or a leaked pipe. In some cases, you can easily clean and fix them yourself. Smoke and water damage can leave terrible stains behind. Also, seams, textured wallpaper, and some patterns may show through, which means you’d have to use more primer or more coats of paint to hide them. On the other end of the spectrum for why you’d want to remove it, however, is the drywall or plaster underneath could be damaged or crumbling, and that might be an issue you’d want to fix. ![]() Some good things about painting over wallpaper are that it makes it easier and quicker for you to paint, and if you have an older home, you know your drywall or plaster underneath will remain intact. ![]() There are quite a few things you should consider before you remove your wallpaper though. You can read more about all of those methods in our blog post about how to easily remove wallpaper in a few simple steps. Removing wallpaper can be a very tedious task, and there are multiple ways to do it – such as using soap, special solvents, or steam to help dissolve the adhesive. ![]() So, you’ve decided to do some DIY painting, but you’re not sure w here to start? It can be a daunting task, depending on how much work you have to do.īut don’t fret! I’ll go over some of the basics to interior painting prep work below, and hopefully that will give you a better idea of where to begin. ![]()
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