If you’re planning on painting your home in the Hamilton and surrounding areas, it’s important to make sure that any drywall repairs are done first. Drywall can be damaged by water, pests, or general wear and tear over time. 

Fortunately, repairing drywall is a relatively simple process that can save you time and money when it comes to painting your home.

The first step in repairing drywall is to widen the crack with a utility knife and brush away any dust. Then fill the widened crack with a lightweight spackle using a putty knife. After that, apply a thin coat of spackle over the patch with a putty knife. Once the spackle has dried, sand it down until it’s flush with the wall surface.

For medium-sized holes in drywall, you will need to cut out a patch from scrap drywall material that fits into the hole. Secure the patch into place using screws or nails before applying joint compound around the edges of the patch and over its surface. Once this has dried, sand it down until it’s flush with the wall surface.

For larger holes in drywall, you will need to cut out an area slightly larger than the hole itself from scrap drywall material that fits into the hole. Secure this piece into place using screws or nails before applying joint compound around its edges and over its surface. Once this has dried, sand it down until it’s flush with the wall surface.

Once all of your repairs are complete, use a damp cloth to wipe away any dust or debris left behind from sanding before calling your local Hamilton painters at Peninsula Painting.