Contractor Shares How to Easily Get Rid of Drywall Air Bubbles, and Anyone Can Do This

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If you're new to home renovations, you might want to take some notes.

On August 3, Paul Peck, who's a contractor and expert in painting and applying drywall, posted on his Instagram an easy hack on how to fix a few drywall mistakes. Let's find out more!

So easy!

As you can see in the video, he carefully inspects the drywall surface to identify areas where bubbles have formed, which may appear as raised or bulging sections.

To get rid of them, all you need is a putty knife and a wet rag.

So after you apply the drywall and it's drying for like 15 minutes, you wet the putty knife and gently go over it a few times to smooth out the area.

You can wipe the putty knife again in between with the wet rag if needed.

If you noticed the bubbles later, after they'd already dried, you could fix them by carefully cutting around the edges of the bubble using a utility knife. Create a clean, straight line around the affected area, and gently remove the cut piece of drywall.

Afterward, you just apply another thin layer of joint compound using a putty knife over the exposed area. Make sure the compound is spread evenly and smoothly, and extend the compound slightly beyond the area you've cut.

Then place some mesh over the layer of the joint compound and press it gently into the compound to ensure good adhesion.

Last but not least, apply another thin layer of joint compound over the mesh, feathering the edges to blend it into the surrounding wall. You may need to apply two or three additional thin layers, allowing each layer to dry before applying the next.

Once the final layer of compound is dry, use drywall sandpaper to carefully sand the repaired area until it's smooth and flush with the surrounding wall.

Most home repairs are easy to fix yourself, such as drywall or a leaky garden hose. However, if the damage is extensive or you're unsure about which material to use to seal two floors, even if it's about sanding the walls in your home, always ask a professional contractor or look for more solutions on social media.

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