Skills you Need Flip Properties
By Erin Cureton

DrywallRepair When rehabbing older homes, cracks and holes in the plaster are common. Often, holes in ceiling plaster are the result of water leaking either from the roof, or from a split plumbing line. Holes in walls can be the result of vandalism, but could be the sign of more serious foundation issues. Once the root cause is fixed (see basic water repair section) cut a square area and replace with inch drywall. Once your piece is cut, secure it with multiple drywall screws, mud the gaps, tape, re-mud then sand to a smooth finish.

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