This document provides tips for DIY drywall repair, including fixing cracks, small holes, large holes, corners, and popped nails. It recommends using a mudded sponge and joint compound to repair cracks. For small holes, use a patch and apply joint compound over it multiple times. Large holes require professional help to shape the damaged area and insert a new drywall piece. Damaged corners involve cutting out old metal bead and attaching new bead before applying joint compound. Popped nails should be removed and reinserted with joint compound applied over the nail. Professional help is preferred for extensive repairs.

1. DIY Drywall Repair Tips

2. DIY Drywall
• Drywall is the gypsum plaster board which are widely in the
modern architecture.
• This board has number of advantageous and the
implementation process is not the single work, there are
number of steps
involved(http://www.slideshare.net/leeshin12/work-process-
in-drywall-installation) .
• Drywall work is often left to the drywall installation specialist.
• In certain cases the work is taken up by the folks themselves.

4. Cracks
• The cracks are common among the buildings. As the days pass
by the cracks begin to peep out.
• Just rub the cracked portion with the mudded sponge and
apply joint compound on the wall.
• The joint compound can be applies twice and the relevant
color is sprayed if necessary.

6. Small Holes
• Take a patch which sticks closely to the hole and cover them
on the hole.
• Then apply a joint compound over the patch with the widen
knife.
• Coat multiple times based on the necessity.
• Let them dry for few minutes and paint the place to match the
color of the wall

8. Large holes
• To do this, it is always recommendable to call the expert
professionals.
• First shape the damaged drywall and remove the drywall over
the stud in one side and insert the stud on the other side.
• Fasten the new piece of drywall over the studs.
• Then apply the patch followed by the joint compound and
painting

10. Corners
• The corners will get subjected to damage when underwent
with the disturbance.
• The damaged metal should be cut with the blade and
removed.
• The new metal bead is attached to the wall with nails.
• Then they are covered with the joint compound and painted.

12. Pop up nails
• The nails pop up during the longer shrinkage.
• Use the simple utility nails to take away the popped nails from
the wall.
• Now insert the nail by driving opt tapping into the wall.
• Once the nail is pressed inside, apply little amount of joint
compound in the wall and paint it.

14. • These are some of the basic repair procedures
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various-surfaces/ )which can be done as DIY.
• But still the expertise is preferred in most cases, to solve the
problem wisely.
• If the damage is occurred in several areas in the home, it is
wise to opt for the experienced and efficient professionals.

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• This is beneficial for both the employees and employer for the
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