Mobile home interior surfaces are often sheetrock, a common term for gypsum drywall. Because mobile homes flex easily, damage to them is common. The steps to repair sheetrock on a mobile home are the same as in a traditional home, but the necessary supplies differ slightly. Use the thinnest sheetrock possible in order to avoid adding more weight than the mobile home can support, unless you need to match existing sheetrock near the damaged area. Also, the screws you use need to be short enough to not penetrate the outer walls of your mobile home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Cut out the damaged area. Use a keyhole saw and a utility knife. Pull out the damaged portions and brush away loose debris.
2. Cut a piece of sheetrock with a utility knife or keyhole saw to match what you have removed .
3. Install the sheetrock. First, place the sheetrock into position, then attach it with drywall screws. If your home has wood studs, use coarse-threaded drywall screws. If your home has metal studs, use fine-threaded drywall screws. Use a screw gun to install the screws every six to eight inches along the length of every stud.
4. Use joint compound and paper drywall tape to finish the patch. Apply joint compound and a piece of tape over each seam. Wipe each joint smooth with a six-inch drywall knife. Also, coat over the heads of the drywall screws to fill them.
5. Use a 12-inch drywall knife to cover the patch with joint compound. Apply a generous amount over the entire area, then wipe some of it away. The goal is to wipe off just enough to leave the area smooth.
6. Sand the patch with drywall sanding paper after the joint compound dries. Use 100-grit drywall sandpaper. If the repairs look rough, repeat the coating process.
7. Paint the repair area when the patch is smooth. Use drywall primer first. Then apply several coats of interior paint.
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