How To Repair Corners Of Drywall - IFixit Repair Guide

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How to Repair Corners of Drywall

Introduction

Even the most mindful homeowner, or renter, can end up dinging a corner in their home. Vacuuming, or kids playing, and all of sudden there is chip in the the corner of the wall. Countless amounts of money go to repairs, or lost security deposits, that easily could have been averted if the person did the repair themselves. With a few items, that can be found at any big department store pretty cheap, a homeowner could save themselves a bunch of money. This guide will make the process effortless, and give a step by step process that will be easy to follow along. In the end, giving confidence to the user to maybe try other home repairs without a second thought.

What you need

1. Step 1 How to Repair Corners of Drywall

   

   • Measure top and bottom of damaged section.

   • When replacing a corner bead, you must measure at least 1.5 inches from the corner.

   • Use a straight edge between the the top and bottom and draw a straight-line connecting the marking.

   • You can even use the putty knife if the damaged section is not too long.

   • Mark with a pencil, or cut lightly with utility knife.

   • Use caution when using the utility knife as the blade is very sharp and may cause an injury.

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