Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Aug 12, 2018 7:05 AM
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2018 7:09 AM
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2018 7:15 AM
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Aug 12, 2018 7:19 AM
Window drywall repair (by Robert,OntarioCanada [ON]) Aug 12, 2018 7:24 AM
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2018 7:24 AM
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Aug 12, 2018 7:27 AM
Window drywall repair (by fred [CA]) Aug 12, 2018 9:27 AM
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Aug 12, 2018 9:46 AM
Window drywall repair (by DJ [VA]) Aug 12, 2018 11:48 AM
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Aug 12, 2018 3:32 PM
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:05 AM Message:
After many years we finally having our 50+ year old aluminum slider windows replaced.
With thanks to many here we went with WindowWorld.
I have to repair some interior drywall surrounding the Windows. My inquiry is about some loosening/lifting of the paper taping. How do I get this to lay flat again?
I guess its from condensation from around the aluminum window framing. --174.225.xxx.xx |
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:09 AM Message:
Wipe & peel as much of the loose drywall and paint as you can off. Don't tear the tape. Take a 6" spackle knife with a little spackle on one corner. Take the corner of the knife with the spackle on it and lift the tape up high enough to sneak the knife under the tape. Apply the spackle to the drywall under the tape the entire length of the loose tape. Then clean you knife off and drag it carefully down across the top of the tape to remove the excess from behind the tape. Then LET IT DRY before a 2nd coat.
Also, Youtube will be your friend here. --50.32.xxx.xxx |
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:15 AM Message:
On YouTube, type in: how to repair inside corner drywall tape issue.
That's exactly what you need to do. --50.32.xxx.xxx |
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:19 AM Message:
NE. Thanks very much for the detailed reply. One add'l question. Soe sides are not loose at one end but lets call it bubbled. Should i cut it across with a razor blade? --174.225.xxx.xxx |
Window drywall repair (by Robert,OntarioCanada [ON]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:24 AM Message:
A multi tool to cut out bad sections then use some dura bond where there is 20 minutes setting time then sand prime then paint. Each bag of dura bond has a number which is the setting time. --147.194.xxx.xx |
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:24 AM Message:
You may be able to just loosen that as well with your knife and tape it. Bubbling is usually caused by a couple things, not enough mud, too much mud, or applying additional coats without letting previous coats to completely dry. Small bubbles, I usually just cut out and spackle over and not worry about replacing tape. Yes, despite popular belief, you'll need to sand. :) and prime. Not sanding and priming can cause "flashing" when you repaint. --50.32.xxx.xxx |
Window drywall repair (by NE [PA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 7:27 AM Message:
Frank, dura bond is also referred to as speed set. If you're not quick with spackling, use 45 or 90 minute. Anything less will dry in your pan before you get to it. One trick with that stuff it to mix it a little thinner because it does dry so fast. That gives you a little extra time to work with it. --50.32.xxx.xxx |
Window drywall repair (by fred [CA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 9:27 AM Message:
I'm surprised none of the experienced LLs above didn't mention treating the cause of the dampness as reported by the OP.
A window with a deficient water barrier will continue to leak, so fixing the drywall is a waste of money, if you don't fix the leak. A new window is important, but a perfect installation to code is more important!
The question is: did the installer do a good job or not.
Water test the new windows now, before the rain comes, to find out. --99.59.x.xxx |
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 9:46 AM Message:
Hi Fred: I was likely not clear. New windows are on the way in a few weeks. This is to prep the site of installation. --173.63.xx.xx |
Window drywall repair (by DJ [VA]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 11:48 AM Message:
NE is basically correct - BUT don't accidentally buy "spackle". To me, that is super lightweight filler for a little nail hole. What you need is drywall mud - AKA joint compound. --68.10.xxx.x |
Window drywall repair (by Frank [NJ]) Posted on: Aug 12, 2018 3:32 PM Message:
Thanks all. No confusion on joint compound & spackle, but I appreciate the[and so may someone reading this] the heads up.
Will be watching youtube tonight! --173.70.xxx.xxx |
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