Place tarps place a tarp at the base of the wall to catch debris.
Best way to cut drywall after a flood.
Factor in wall covering or paint type.
It is done so that we can remove the drywall and address any moisture issues behind the actual wall.
Keep moving along the wall pulling chunks loose as you go.
If you can easily see the damp in your sheetrock the walls are probably painted with one or two coats of flat or semi gloss paint.
Mark a straight line.
The cut is made 12 18 inches above where the flood damage stopped so that s why it s called a flood cut.
Carefully loosen and remove the damaged drywall.
Cut along the chalk line with a utility knife.
If a room with drywall walls was flooded then you ll need to cut away the bottom section of drywall that s at least 30cm 12 inches above where it got wet.
Drywall is inexpensive quickly installed and easily cut to size making it an ideal construction material.
A flood cut is when the water restoration contractor has to cut out the drywall from your property.
If you see mold growing on any drywall then you ll also have to cut away the drywall and remove it.
Prop the sheets against the wall to dry.
Typically utilized to construct walls and ceiling in most houses however drywall is particularly vulnerable to water damage originating either above or below.
Make your inspection easier and speed up drying time by moving everything out of the room.
With a sharp utility knife or other cutting tool follow the pencil line and lightly cut through the paper layer of drywall.
The tarp is a smooth surface that will keep.
Mold cannot be properly cleaned from porous materials like drywall.
Doing this allows you to cut regular drywall in half 24 inches lengthwise and have minimal waste.
Wallboard soaked by dirty floodwaters will have to be replaced.
Use a pencil to draw a scoring line.
Grab at the upper and lower holes you ve cut and pull a large chunk of drywall off the nails on the nearby stud.
Be sure to check carpet and padding for water damage and pull it up if necessary.
How to remove water soaked drywall.
Measure up from the floor to a decided upon height.
Today let s discuss a flood cut.
The best tools for cutting drywall are utility knives putty knives reciprocating saws oscillating multi tools and track saws with dust collectors.
If clean rainwater damaged the wallboard you can cut a 4 to 12 inch high section out of the top and bottom of the walls.
Make a mark at this height at various areas along the affected.
You want that extra half inch of removal so when you put in the new replacement drywall you re not fighting the uneven floor.
