Professional Drywall Repair in North Atlanta

Exterior Painting

At Earthly Matters, we provide expert drywall repair services to flawlessly fix any damage to your walls and ceilings. Whether you're dealing with cracks from settling, accidental holes, nail pops, or water damage, our skilled team delivers a smooth, seamless, and invisible repair, restoring the beauty of your room and preparing it for a perfect paint finish.

The Benefits of Expert Drywall Repair

- Restore Your Home's Flawless Appearance: Dents, dings, and holes in your walls are distracting and make a room feel unfinished. Our professional repair services completely eliminate these imperfections, restoring a clean, smooth, and pristine look to your home's interior.

- Prevent Further Damage: Small cracks from a house settling can often grow larger over time. Water-damaged drywall can lead to mold issues if not properly removed and replaced. Addressing these issues promptly with a professional repair protects your home's value and structural integrity.

- The Only Way to Achieve a Perfect Paint Job: You can't hide drywall damage with paint. A proper repair is the essential first step to any interior painting project. We create a perfectly smooth, uniform surface so that your new coat of paint looks flawless, with no visible seams, bumps, or imperfections.

Our Professional Approach to Drywall Repair!

We believe every job, big or small, deserves the highest level of professionalism. Our systematic approach to drywall repair ensures a clean worksite and a truly invisible, long-lasting result.

A close-up of a large crack in a drywall wall, prepped and ready for a patch repair by an Earthly Matters technician.

Step 1: Damage Assessment and Prep

Our process begins by assessing the damage to determine the best repair method. We clean the area, remove any loose debris, and for larger holes, we secure the area by installing new backing support. We then meticulously protect the surrounding area with drop cloths and plastic sheeting to contain all dust.

A professional application of drywall tape during a seamless wall repair in a North Atlanta home.

Step 2: Patching, Taping, and Floating

Depending on the size of the damage, we install a new drywall patch or apply professional-grade joint compound ("mud"). We embed fiberglass or paper tape into the compound to bridge all seams, providing strength and preventing future cracking. We then apply multiple thin coats of compound, "floating" it out and feathering the edges to create a smooth, seamless transition with the existing wall.

An Earthly Matters technician perfectly sanding a section of a wall, seamlessly feathered into the surrounding area and ready for primer and paint.

Step 3: Final Sanding and Textire Matching

After the final coat is fully cured, we perform a final sanding with fine-grit sandpaper to achieve a perfectly smooth, uniform surface. If your walls have a specific texture (like orange peel or knockdown), we will expertly apply a matching texture to the repaired area, ensuring the patch blends in invisibly with the rest of your wall.

FAQs for Drywall Repair

Can you match existing texture on my walls?

Yes, absolutely. Matching the existing wall texture is a critical part of an invisible repair. Our skilled technicians are experienced in a wide variety of wall textures, from orange peel and knockdown to more complex patterns, ensuring the repaired area blends seamlessly with the surrounding wall.

How long after the repair can you paint the wall?

The joint compound needs to be completely dry before it can be primed and painted. Depending on the depth of the repair, temperature, and humidity, this typically takes 24 hours. We will advise you on the proper cure time to ensure a perfect, long-lasting paint finish.

Is the drywall repair process messy?

While drywall sanding can create fine dust, we take extensive measures to protect your home and contain the mess. We use plastic sheeting to seal off the work area and cover all furniture and flooring. We also perform a thorough cleanup after the job is complete, leaving your space clean and ready for the next step.