Drywall Repair Racine, WI

Drywall holds up relatively well because walls don't typically come into contact with people or objects very much, but it is made of a fairly brittle material, so it is certainly not invulnerable to damage from impacts, scratching, excessive moisture and other destructive factors. Many homeowners assume that drywall damage is just a cosmetic issue, but that's actually not true—problems like cracks and holes can cause a whole host of serious issues for homeowners that have nothing to do with appearance and can actually make your house a lot less comfortable and energy efficient. That's why it's so important to get prompt drywall repair in Racine, WI.

Repairing drywall is a more complex process than many people suspect, and you need to find someone who is capable of doing it correctly and taking care of every single step along the way. When you call the team of experts at Mr. Handyman of Racine County for wall or ceiling repairs, we'll handle the entire process from beginning to end, including showing up on time for your scheduled service appointment and cleaning up after ourselves before we leave.

Unlike other types of home repairs in which we choose the right strategy based on the nature of the problem, the size of the damaged area is generally what determines the best method for drywall repair in Racine, WI. Here are some of the common Racine drywall repair problems we encounter on a regular basis and how we address them:

• Dents, Nail Holes and Hairline Cracks: These small surface problems are relatively easy to fix because they don't require a patch. When it comes to Racine drywall repair for minor spots of damage, the most difficult part is matching the paint color perfectly so the repair is invisible. Our skilled handyman professionals will fill in the blemish with joint compound, blend it into the existing surface texture and paint over the compound once it's completely dry.
• Small Holes: If you have a small hole in your wall or ceiling that is less than around four inches in diameter, it is best handled with a mesh adhesive drywall patch to provide a stable surface for the joint compound. The most common cause of this type of damage is a doorknob accidentally punching through the wall. We'll trim the ragged pieces around the edge of the hole, apply an adhesive mesh patch, and cover it with several layers of joint compound. When it's dry, we'll sand it smooth and apply a coat of paint so you can't tell there was ever a hole there. We can also install a door stopper so it doesn't happen again.
• Large Patches of Damage: When the issue at hand is a drywall hole that's larger than four inches in diameter, it gets more complex and time-consuming to take care of drywall repair in Racine, WI. Usually, we'll handle a larger drywall repair by finding the wall stud on either side of the problem area and cutting out the damaged segment all the way from one wall stud to the other. Then, we install a support piece made out of lumber or plywood to the studs, cut out a new section of drywall to fit the gap and screw it into place on the wall studs. We then cover the seams around the patch with joint tape and several layers of drywall compound, sand it down once dry and take care of painting the whole wall.