How to Replace Drywall?

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You may be in need of replacing ceiling drywall due to mould or constant water seepage. At least that was the reason I got to know how to replace drywall in bathroom or any other room. It is a common problem which may occur due to bad construction quality or if your builder hasn’t used quality products to build your home, like mine. So, if your question is “does wet drywall always need to be replaced”, the answer is yes. But fret not, I will tell you the process of properly replacing ceiling tiles with drywall. So, continue reading.

How to Replace Plaster Walls with Drywall?

1. Remove the Baseboard and Electrical Cover Plates: Using a pry bar, pry off the baseboard to expose the bottom border if the drywall is on the wall. 

2. Pull the Tape Off the Seams: Grab the tape's end and pull it away from the wall, all the way to the ceiling. 

3. Remove the Screws or Nails: If the drywall is fastened, pry out one edge to loosen the nails, then use a clay hammer to take the nails out.

4. Remove the Damaged Sheet and Clean Up: Remove the damaged sheet from the wall and position it on top of the new one — either on the floor or against a wall — so you can use it to mark the electrical fixture holes. 

5. Prepare the New Sheet: Line up the damaged sheet's margins with the new one's, then use a pencil to sketch the outlines of the electrical fixture holes. Using a drywall saw, cut out the holes.

6. Hang the Drywall Replacement Sheet: Place the new sheet in place and raise it until the top edge is flush with the ceiling. Using drywall screws, secure it to the studs.

7. Tape and Mud the Joints: Apply drywall tape and mud to the seams along the two corners and the top, just as you would if you were building new drywall.

8. Paint the Entire Wall: On the new sheet and all the dried joint compound, apply a coat of PVA drywall primer. To guarantee a consistent colour, paint the entire wall, not just the replacement drywall.

These are the steps I follow and suggest on

how to replace drywall.