Drywall damage is rarely a surprise. A door handle goes through the wall, a picture is moved, a pipe is rerouted, or a long crack opens above a door frame. What counts is how the repair is finished, because a patch that is slightly raised or slightly textured shows up the moment light crosses the wall.

We repair drywall mostly as part of a paint job, which suits it. The same crew that fixes the wall paints it, so the patch is checked under the same light the finish will live in.

Damage we repair

Doorknob holes and impact dents in hallways and bedrooms
Hairline and settling cracks at corners and above openings
Nail pops and screw heads working loose through the paint
Water-stained or bubbled panels once the leak is fixed
Torn paper from removed wallpaper or old tape
Patches left by removed fixtures, shelving or wiring

What to do first when you find damage in Kelowna

Look for the cause before the cure. A crack that keeps reopening or a stain that keeps spreading points to movement or a leak, and no amount of filler will hold until that is dealt with. Fix the source with the right trade, then call us for the wall.

For a condo or strata unit in Kelowna, a mark on a shared wall or a ceiling below a neighbour’s unit may be a building matter instead of a cosmetic one, so check with your strata first. Once the wall is cleared for repair, we match the patch to your existing surface and paint.

Texture is what usually gives a repair away. Knockdown, orange peel and smooth walls each need a different technique to blend, so show us the wall in daylight at the quote visit. We will tell you straight whether a match is easy or whether the whole wall is best finished as one piece.

How a patch becomes invisible

Open up the damage. Loose crumbs and broken paper are cut back to a solid edge so the repair has something sound to attach to.
Build and fill. Larger holes get backing, then compound is applied in thin layers, each left to dry.
Sand and feather. The patch is sanded flush and blended well beyond its edge so no ridge catches the light.
Prime and match. Bare compound is primed, and we match any wall texture before the paint goes on.

The full process, prep and pricing factors are on our main drywall repair page.

Drywall Repair in Kelowna: questions

Can you fix a hole made by a door slamming into the wall?

Yes. Those are some of the easiest repairs, and they usually need a backing piece, compound, sanding and primer before the finish.

Will the repair be visible after painting?

Not if it is done well. We prime the patch so it absorbs paint the same way as the wall, which is the main thing that makes patches show.

Do you handle ceiling damage too?

Yes, though ceilings are checked first for the cause. If the damage came from water, we want to know the leak is fully stopped.

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Request a free written quote for drywall repair in Kelowna and send a photo of the damage if you can.

Request your free written quote or call (778) 760-0346.

More about drywall repair and Kelowna

Have a question first? Read the FAQ, learn about Alto Pro Painters or contact us.

Further reading: Kelowna on Wikipedia and Drywall on Wikipedia.

Watch: drywall repair in action

How to patch a drywall hole, by This Old House on YouTube.