Common Remodeling Drywall Repairs

Remodeling, even when it is not specifically geared towards your home's walls, often involves drywall repair. In fact, if eliminating a door, or a window, or even an electrical box is part of your remodel, it is almost a given that drywall repairs will be in order. Of course, not all drywall repairs are the same. Covering an electrical box, for example, requires blank cover plate to go over any existing wires before drywall is applied. You will then want to use a utility knife to bevel the edges and create a neat patch over the area. Outlets that are removed can also be neatly covered with a patch of drywall. Since there is often a textural difference showing between the patch and the wall, it is a good idea to throw on a skim of drywall compound to the entire wall. Covering the hole made by a door or window removal can be tricky. You will want to get the framing lumbar, which should lie behind the drywall, lined up perfectly before you start your patchwork.

Key Takeaways:

When an electric outlet is eliminated, the box needs to be removed or drywalled over so that it doesn't become an eye sore.
To make a patch look invisible, all you have to do is apply joint compound to the wall and leave it on so it smooths out the surface.
If you need to cover a large opening, make sure you frame it and butt all the sames using tape and compound.

“During remodeling work, electrical outlet boxes, heating ducts, and other fixtures are often moved or eliminated”