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What Is Drywall?
Drywall is a common, inexpensive construction material that comes in large, rigid sheets. It is created from plywood, wood pulp, cement board, or gypsum. Drywall is used to form the flat surfaces of walls and ceilings, and is a more convenient alternative to plaster. Drywall sheets have tapered edges joined together to form a shallow recess for joint compound and drywall tape. This creates invisible, finished joints that are smooth and easy to paint over. There are seven common types of drywall used in residential homes:
- Regular Drywall or Whiteboard – This is used in walls and ceilings.
- Green Board – This is used in bathrooms and kitchens.
- Blue Board – This is used for plaster backing.
- Paperless Drywall – This is used in areas that need extreme water resistance and long-lasting durability.
- Purple Drywall – This is used for mold and mildew resistance in wet areas.
- Type X Drywall – This is used for fire resistance in high-risk areas.
- Soundproof Drywall – This is used for soundproofing rooms.
Common Drywall Problems We Can Repair
If you notice drywall problems early enough, we can often complete drywall repair services much faster and easier. Our team of experienced home repair professionals has the knowledge and tools to complete any drywall job, big or small. We can quickly assess your drywall's condition, age, and damage and find the fastest and most effective solution. Call us today to schedule drywall repair services and drywall finishing services if you notice any of these problems:
- Gaps between drywall sheets
- Drywall hanging off of a stud
- Drywall paper is over-sanded
- Drywall screws are driven in too far
- Drywall joints are too tight
- Failed drywall joints
- Scuffs and marks from furniture or damage
- Water damage
- Cracks
- Hanging joints
- Picture frame or nail holes
- Large holes or missing pieces
- Patches
- Insect, animal, or other pest damage
Finding the Cause of Drywall Water Damage
Before we begin drywall repair, we will find the underlying cause of the damage to your drywall. This is particularly important when repairing drywall water damage. If you don’t find and fix the source of the problem, it will keep occurring. We will assess the surrounding area and determine if the problem is due to a water leak, broken pipe, insects or animals, traffic or vibrations, poor ventilation, or another common issue. We can begin drywall repair services once we have determined the root cause of your drywall water damage or drywall damage. We handle all aspects of drywall repair, including patching drywall, drywall priming, sanding down, cleaning, and sealing, painting, and drywall finishing services.
Additional Services We Offer
Our team of home service professionals can offer more than just drywall damage repair. If a water leak or ventilation issue is causing drywall damage, we can complete the necessary repairs or refer you to another member of the Neighborly Family of home service professionals. We have the tools for patching drywall, sanding, priming, and painting drywall. Our drywall repair services include:
- Cement board repairs and finishing
- Greenboard repairs and finishing
- Gypsum board repairs and finishing
- Sheetrock repairs and finishing
- Stucco repairs and finishing
Schedule Drywall Finishing Services in Cedar Rapids, IA
Call us today or contact us online to schedule drywall finishing services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Coralville, Ely, Fairfax, or Marion, IA. We’ll send an experienced team member to your home to assess the problems with your drywall and find the fastest, most effective solution. If you need additional home repairs or home improvement services, we can schedule those or refer you to another member of the Neighborly Family of home service professionals.
Mr. Handyman of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City proudly serves Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Ely, Fairfax, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Marion, North Liberty, Oxford, Palo, Robins, Shellsburg, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, Toddville, and Vinton.
