Drywall – Can drywall with ripped paper be repaired

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I damaged some drywall when doing demo in a bathroom. Some of the paint peeled back and exposed the paper, which ripped off of the drywall. Can I do a thin coat and sand? please help, already have enough drywall to replace!

Best Answer

Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: How

  1. Use a utility or x-acto knife to cut away enough of the paper that you get a nice clean edge that isn't pulled away from the underlying gypsum.
  2. Use a very small amount of joint compound and a 6" putty knife to apply a nice thin coat of joint compound over the damaged area. Don't use too little - a little too much is easy to fix, too little isn't.
  3. Allow to dry until it's firm to the touch.
  4. Use a clean damp sponge to smooth the surface of the patch down to a nice clean finish.
  5. Let dry completely.
  6. Prime!!! Always prime fresh joint compound or the paint won't stick.
  7. Touch up with existing paint color.
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