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A common problem in bathrooms is soft or damaged drywall where the wall meets the shower or tub, particularly near the floor. This area is prone to high moisture -- during shower use for example -- and also from standing water from wet feet after exiting the tub. When water on the floor pools against the wall it can be soaked up by the trim, drywall and, in time, the wall studs and floor plate. Showers and tubs that do not have a properly sealed shower doorjamb are also prone to leaking from the tub's edges resulting in water running down the side of the tub at the wall-to-tub intersection. Rotted drywall and wood must be replaced to prevent dangerous mold from forming.
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One solution is to completely replace the damaged drywall. However, this might prove to be too costly and time-consuming for the average homeowner to take on as a simple do-it-yourself project. Luckily, there is another solution. The following tips will help you repair a water damaged ceiling quickly and without help from costly professionals. Drying a Water-Damaged Subfloor A limited or short-lived leak that's made it as far as the subfloor may not be a big problem, provided you can stop the leak, then dry out the subflooring and any neighboring elements (framing, floor and wall finishes, etc.) completely.
Remove the base and/or shoe trim along the floor of the damaged wall. Remove the nails in the trim and set the trim aside if it can be re-used. Discard if new trim is required.
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Locate the next-closest stud that is not in the damaged area. Draw a vertical line halfway along the edge of the stud. Draw a horizontal line towards the tub, with the line above the damaged drywall. The area inside this square is the damaged section.
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Cut along the lines you made with a utility knife. Be sure the knife goes completely through the drywall. You may need several passes to go all the way through. Pry away the damaged, cut sections of drywall. Remove all screws or nails left on the exposed framing. The farthest exposed stud should only have one-half of its edge showing.
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If exposed studs or wall bottom plate are rotted, cut these sections away and install new 2-by-4 or 2-by-6 studs to repair it. You may need to remove a larger section of drywall to repair rotted framing.
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Measure and cut new drywall to fit into the exposed section you removed. Secure the drywall with drywall screws. Be sure the new drywall's thickness is the same as the rest of the wall. The most common drywall thicknesses are 1/2 and 5/8 inch.
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Apply drywall mud to the seams and screw holes, then apply drywall tape over the mud. Smooth out the tape and mud with a drywall knife, squeezing the excess out from under the tape. Apply a thin coat of mud over the tape, smoothing the edges. Allow the mud to dry to the touch and sand with the drywall sandpaper.
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Apply two more coats of drywall mud, using progressively larger drywall knives until the raised bump near the seam is imperceptable. Sand and smooth the dried mud after each coat. Paint the area to match the rest of the wall.
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Cut and install new base and/or shoe trim and nail in place with a finish nail gun. Apply silicone to the inside edge where the drywall and tub meet.
Things You Will Need
- Pry bar
- Hammer
- Stud finder
- Measuring tape
- Level
- Carpenter's square
- Pencil
- Utility knife
- Drywall
- Drywall screws
- Drill/driver
- Drywall tape
- Drywall mud
- Drywall mud pan
- Drywall taping knife
- Drywall sanding sheet
- Trim
- Miter saw
- Finish nail gun
- Finishing nails
Warning
- The wet, damaged drywall is a symptom of a bigger problem. If you do not fix the reason for water pooling or running down the side of the tub, this problem will re-occur.
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Emrah Oruc is a general contractor, freelance writer and former race-car mechanic who has written professionally since 2000. He has been published in 'The Family Handyman' magazine and has experience as a consultant developing and delivering end-user training. Oruc holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a minor in economics from the University of Delaware.
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A dry-rot weakened stud can undermine the entire wall, but you can use epoxy wood filler to restore its integrity. Before you do, it's paramount to address the source of the moisture causing the rot, or the problem will recur. It could involve a plumbing repair, a wall repair or both.
Uncovering the Damage
Before you repair a rotted stud, you have to completely uncover the rotted area. That usually means cutting out a section of drywall, and the larger the section is, the better. It isn't any more difficult to repair a large patch than a small one, and you'll be sure that all the rot is exposed. You then need to give the wood as long as it needs to dry out. Once it's completely dry, the repair can begin, provided the rot isn't so extensive that the stud has almost, or has actually, separated.
Making the Repair
Dig out all the rotted wood with a putty knife or screwdriver before applying filler. Poke the screwdriver into the good wood surrounding the obvious rot to get the hidden rot. When you're sure you've removed all of it, trowel in two-part epoxy and smooth it with a putty knife. It dries harder than the wood. Provide extra moisture protection by giving the stud a coat of wood primer before you replace the drywall.
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Chris Deziel has a bachelor's degree in physics and a master's degree in humanities. Besides having an abiding interest in popular science, Deziel has been active in the building and home design trades since 1975. As a landscape builder, he helped establish two gardening companies.
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