Drywall is never the most exciting topic, but it is there all the time, supporting and protecting the things that are most important to you. Unfortunately, it isn’t always treated with the respect and care that it deserves. As a result, it can get damaged and sometimes even need to be replaced. Fortunately, your local handyman can help fix those accidental holes, scrapes and marks that are on the surface of your walls.
When a hole in your wall or ceiling appears due to accident, or if the damage was caused by something you did (like moving a breaker box), a handyman can patch it up for you quickly and efficiently. The best part is that you’ll only have to pay a reasonable fee for this service.
A drywall repairman can also do much more than just patching and spackling. For example, he can repair and replace damaged electrical wires or plumbing pipes in the wall or ceiling. He can also remove old paint and staining, clean the area and apply new primer and stain to prepare the wall for painting.
Oftentimes, when a hole in a wall happens, it is the result of an unseen problem behind the wall such as water damage. The water slowly eats away at the drywall and other materials, causing mold growth which can be very dangerous to your health.
A professional handyman can inspect your drywall and make sure that there is no sign of water damage or mold. He can then take steps to fix the problem before it gets any worse and potentially affect your family’s health.
If the damage is on a ceiling, a handyman can use a special tool called “aviation snips” to cut off the top and bottom of the damaged area. Then he can put up a new piece of drywall and screw it in place. He can then conceal the seams with a couple of coats of joint compound, sanding between each. Once the sanding is complete, he can paint the repaired areas to match the rest of the wall.
In addition, when a handyman comes to repair your drywall, he will do all of the cleanup for you. This is an extremely important aspect of the process since sanding produces large amounts of dust that can easily contaminate your home and harm your lungs. Most household vacuums do not pick up this dust, which is why hiring a professional handyman in Memphis can be so beneficial.