Your home is a place that you want to live in and enjoy but you also want it to look its very best. Living in the house means that you will over time end up with damage that needs repair as well as items that need to be replaced. The walls in your home can end up becoming damaged and will need to have them repaired. This is often done with a drywall patch or an area that the drywall is removed and replaced. The damage that is done is taken into consideration when deciding what needs to be done to correct the repair. You want to make sure that you use a professional to do the drywall patch or repair. This is to ensure that the end result does not stand out but blends in seamlessly to the rest of the wall. Warren P Ruth Painting & Paper Hanging outlines some of the most common causes of drywall damage to help you avoid them.

Water Damaged Sheetrock

One of the most common reasons that a homeowner is in need of drywall repair is when they are involved in a flood or some water damage. If water is coming in your home the drywall that becomes wet is a problem and it can start to grow mold and mildew. The drywall that has been effected by the water needs to be taken out of the house and the new drywall can be placed and installed. The water damage can come from a storm, leaking pipes or a roof leak to name a few. Water damage is a huge problem and if you have walls that are effected it is important to not wait to have them removed.

Nail & Screw Holes in Drywall

The other common problem that causes damage to your walls and drywall is from nails, screws and tacks. These are all used to hang your pictures and décor. The nails that you use to hit into the wall will leave small holes that need to be filled. The screws are often used to hang larger items such as heavy televisions and more. These holes even small should be filled and corrected. It is a good idea to find ways to hang your décor without using items that will leave a hole. Some people choose to use hooks that have an adhesive backing.

Fixing a Large Hole in Wallboard

A toddler with a temper tantrum can look funny with them rolling on the floor and crying their eyes out. If you have ever seen a teen with a tantrum it can be a little more aggressive. That is how the next set of damage can happen to your walls. A well placed kick or punch can leave a gaping hole in the wall. You may even get a hole in the wall from an incident that is deemed an accident. The accident can be someone falling over or a large piece of furniture that hits the wall. You want to make sure that your walls are repaired by a professional.

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Warren P Ruth Painting & Paper Hanging can come to your house and make the much needed repairs to your drywall. Call us today to meet with our experts.