Replacing drywall in your house seems simple, but it’s easy to make mistakes if you don’t have the proper tools. At Quality Roofing, LLC, we’re one of the most trusted drywall repair service providers in Huntsville, AL, with an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau.
We routinely replace drywall and fix drywall mistakes people make while trying to hang the drywall themselves. Here are the three most common mistakes we encounter and how to avoid them.
Guessing The Positions Of The Studs
To properly hang the drywall, you must attach it to the stud with multiple screws. Many people try to guess the stud’s position behind the drywall when they insert the screws. The first screw is always easy, as you can see the stud. However, it’s not as easy to guess the center for the second screw. By the third screw, you’ll probably miss the stud altogether and will put the screw a bit to the left or the right.
Guessing and fixing wrong guesses can waste a lot of time. Drywall repair professionals use drywall T-square to mark the stud on the drywall, so they don’t miss it.
Not Removing All The Nails and Screws Before Hanging The Drywall
You have to remove all the nails and all the screws from the previous drywall sheet before you install a new one. If you forget to remove one, your drywall may form a bulge soon after you’re done hanging it. These bulges often remain visible even after you mud over them. Our professionals fix bulges by using a painter’s tool to pop them open and then using mud to fill them
Not Countersinking The Screws
All your screws have to be countersunk before you start mudding. People often think all their screws are countersunk, only to find that they’re not when they start mudding. Professionals use a countersinking bit that makes a dimple in the drywall to ensure this problem never arises.
At Quality Roofing, LLC, we specialize in metal roofing installation, shingles installation, drywall repairs, and ceiling leak damage repairs Huntsville, AL. We’re fully licensed, insured, bonded, and have 22 years of experience in the industry.
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