When it comes to maintaining and improving your home, the interior is where comfort, functionality, and daily livability come together. Handyman Connection in Novi, MI, provides professional interior home improvement services for homeowners throughout Novi, West Bloomfield, South Lyon, and the surrounding areas. Whether you are addressing long-overdue repairs, refreshing worn finishes, or upgrading your space to better suit your lifestyle, our experienced craftsmen deliver dependable results you can count on.
Keeping the interior of your home in good condition protects your investment and improves your quality of life every day. Small issues like damaged drywall, scuffed paint, or outdated finishes can compound over time if left unaddressed. Handyman Connection in Novi, MI, takes a thorough, detail-oriented approach to every interior project, ensuring repairs and improvements are completed correctly the first time. Our craftsmen work closely with homeowners throughout Novi, West Bloomfield, South Lyon, and the surrounding areas to deliver solutions that fit their needs, timeline, and budget.
Drywall / June 16, 2017
Patching a drywall is actually easy to do, but there are cases where you have to do more than just apply some putty to prep it for painting. Read on as Handyman Connection of Novi discusses five tips to remember when patching a drywall.
Traditional patches and putty often require priming with a sealing-type primer before you apply the paint since failing to do so results in the primer showing through the paint job. To hasten the process, we suggest you get a self-priming filler. You can find these in your local hardware store – just look for fillers with “self-priming” or “with primer” on the label.
Stress cracks or hairline cracks usually appear near the window or door openings and are the result of framing movement. You should only use a filler if the crack is open; otherwise, simply use a repair spray. The spray forms a flexible membrane that covers the crack. This membrane itself actually stretches and relaxes in response to the movement of the house, making it ideal for window and door areas.
When you’re patching drywall, it’s a good idea to bring a strong light source with you like a raking light. The intensity of the light accentuates defects and makes them easier to see, so you’ll have an easier time addressing patches that priority filling.
For larger patches, we suggest you use a setting compound that’s set with a chemical reaction using water. These are often available in powder form and the setting times usually range between 5 to 90 minutes. Mix this compound with water and set it on the hole; it will harden after a specific time, creating a solid and strong surface that you can paint on
If you see an area that has lots of dents and holes, we suggest you simply skim-coat the area for maximum efficiency. A 6-inch putty knife is the best tool to use for this. Simply mix a tablespoon of water into three cups of joint compound, apply it on the knife, and skim-coat the area. Scrape the coating off but leave just enough to fill in the dents and dings.
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