How To Repair Damaged Drywall/Sheetrock Yourself In Shreveport and Bossier, La. (Part One)

After World War II soldiers returning home took advantage of  the G I Bill and a massive home building program was under way. Prior to the mid 1940s plaster was the wall and ceiling finish that dominated both housing and commercial buildings. Plaster had adorned the walls and ceilings of cathedrals, monuments, and mansions for centuries, but  plaster was slow to installed and only skilled craftsmen could install it. Plaster contractors couldn't begin to keep up with the huge demand for wall and ceiling finishes that the new housing boom had created; something had to be done.

Although drywall (sheetrock is really a trade name) had been invented in the early 20th century it wasn't until after the housing boom of returning soldiers in 1945-46 that really gave the drywall industry a big, big lift. The demand for quick, cheap wall and ceiling finish was astronomical and drywall cost, installation, and finishing was the ideal choice.

Drywall reached it's zenith during this period and through the years it has dominated both residential and commercial sectors as the interior wall/ceiling finish most often used.

However, with all the good qualities that drywall have; nevertheless, there is a down side to it all. Unlike plaster, drywall can easily be damaged, even by a kid. Drywall is susceptible to getting holes, dents, cracks, crevices as well as becoming warped, mildewed, and moldy. It can be quickly and severely damaged by water/moisture, and it can also be a food source for fungi and many different types of insects.. With all it's vulnerability drywall is still by far the number one finish for interior walls and ceilings today. But drywall may need to be repaired over and over  again in the course of  its life span.

Hiring a drywall/sheetrock repair contractor every time there is a hole or crack in your walls and/or ceilings can get to be quite expensive over a long period of time. Leaving holes and/or cracks left unrepaired not only looks bad but it can prove to be unsafe for many reasons. Getting your damaged walls and ceilings repaired can be done by the average homeowner with a few instructions, and like with most things "practice make perfect"

When it comes to repairing drywall/sheetrock the key to a successful job is patience. Yes, patience is a virtue when it comes to repairing drywall too. Taking your time to do the job correctly is paramount to even being a skilled craftsman that has years and years of  experience repairing drywall. Remember throughout the drywall repairing process to take your time and don't allow yourself to become agitated to the point...Learn More