You\u2019ll surely have some ragged or hanging paper left when you begin to repair torn drywall paper, so use a razor or utility knife to remove it. The edges of the tear should be smooth against the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Important: Seal the Exposed Gypsum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The gypsum will absorb moisture from latex paints, so you must seal it to prevent blisters. You can use some drywall primer and sealer or even old oil-based paint that you told yourself you\u2019d use or throw out but haven\u2019t done either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Get muddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Cover the Area with Joint Compound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use a putty knife to spread a thin layer of joint compound (drywall mud) over the area. More than just filling the torn area, drywall mud creates a new surface. As you continue to repair your torn drywall paper, make sure the joint compound extends roughly an inch or so past the edges of the tear. Apply the mud as evenly as possible. It may still look uneven or pock-marked, especially if you\u2019ve never done this before. Not to worry\u2014read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Sand the Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s common to use fine sandpaper such as 120 grit to sand the area. For larger areas, you can turn to a bigger tool like the Hart 20V random orbit sander. We\u2019ve even used an oscillating multi-tool with a sanding accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, we prefer a wet sand before the joint compound has completely cured. Wet sanding doesn\u2019t create those fine airborne particles or dust on the floor. It gently removes the area\u2019s high spots and fills in the low spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The curing time depends on temperature and humidity\u2014as well as which type of joint compound you chose. We like to give the area around 45 minutes to harden up. Touch the compound to make sure it\u2019s not so wet that it comes off on your fingers. It should be firm but pliable. Use a damp sponge to gently sand the area and create a smooth surface with the rest of the wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer dry sanding or need to wait until everything dries completely, you can also pick up some sanding sponges to help you get the job done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Apply another layer of joint compound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s better than one layer? Two, of course. When you repair torn drywall paper and want a quality finish, a second layer will likely be necessary to make the mud coverage wide and smooth enough to blend in. You\u2019ll never notice the area once it\u2019s painted if you do it correctly. You\u2019ll likely want to repeat the sanding step as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Paint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s where the evidence of the tear disappears. Paint the area, and enjoy that invisible repair. Be sure to check out our quick clean-up painting tips, too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" you finally got around to removing that paneling or tile and RIP! Off comes some drywall paper (also called facing) along with it. Now what started as a fun update project has turned into an annoying repair project. The damage isn\u2019t deep, but it\u2019s unsightly. So what\u2019s the right way to repair it? Well, why don\u2019t you ask us a hard question? We\u2019ve tackled patching a hole in drywall, and this will be easier than that. How to repair torn drywall paper and patch it up is a Pro tip you\u2019ll want in your back pocket.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":91,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[286],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=95"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/95\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=95"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=95"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=95"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/freaktools.co\/freak\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mud-2-1-1.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
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