Why It’s Essential to do Drywall Repairs Before Painting

A new coat of paint is a simple and effective way to beautify a room. It refreshes any surface, but the quality of the finished job is only as good as the preparation work that precedes it. In this blog post, our team at H.F. Steilberg Co. Inc. will tell you why it’s best to do drywall repairs before painting.

Drywall repair in Louisville involves all sorts of surface imperfections, and we’ll look at the most common ones. Before we do that, though, we’ll directly address the topic of this post. It’s essential to do repairs prior to painting because the paint will cover the surface, but it’s not a miracle product. Imperfections will still be there, but now they will be filled with paint and every bit as visible as they were. Your wall or ceiling is freshly painted, but you can easily see the damage underneath.

Nail holes are the first types of damage that most people immediately picture when considering drywall repair. Luckily, these are easy to fix, just add some filler into and around the hole and smooth it out. Let it dry, add another coat, and sand it when that’s dry.

Small cracks can be filled the same way. If they are at the corners of walls, it’s best to use a flexible caulk that can withstand movement between the surfaces during the usual expansion and contraction.

If you have water damage, the best form of repair is to fix the leak first and then add new sheets of drywall to the affected area. Once you’ve taken these steps, it’s time to prime and paint and make your walls look flawless and fantastic.

Contact us at H.F. Steilberg Co. Inc. to learn more.