Step 9 · Wall Repair and Cleanup

Once you are 100% confident the system is leak-free and it has passed any required inspections, you can begin the final restoration phase. Re-install the pieces of drywall you saved, securing them with drywall screws. Apply drywall tape over the seams and cover with several thin layers of joint compound, using taping knives for application. Allow each layer to dry completely. Sand the final layer smooth with a sander. Finally, apply a coat of primer, followed by a coat or two of paint to match the surrounding wall. Clean up all tools, dust, and debris from the work area.

Tools and Materials

DrillDEWALT 12 in. Stainless Steel Taping Knife with Soft Grip Handle DXTT-2-137SanderDracelo 8-Piece Paint Roller Kit B082MWJYZKPaintbrushPrest-on Drywall Repair Kit with Drywall 4045Pro-Twist #6 x 1-1/4 in. #2 Phillips Bugle Head Coarse Thread Drywall Screws 25 lb. Box CS114Saint-Gobain ADFORS FibaTape Standard White 1-7/8 in. x 180 ft. Self-Adhesive Mesh Drywall Joint Tape FDW8724-UUSG Sheetrock Brand 3.5 gal. All Purpose Ready-Mixed Joint Compound 380122SandpaperSPEEDHIDE MaxPrime 1 gal. Base 1 Flat Interior Primer 6-4-01PaintWalls Republic Textile Print Mustard Plain Non-Woven Paste the wall Textured Wallpaper 57 sq. ft. R82063M 8210 N95 Drywall Sanding Performance Disposable Respirator (2-Pack) 8210DA1-AMCR Safety BearKat Safety Glasses MCSCRWBK110