A patch that you can still see after painting has not been done properly. Good drywall repair in Keremeos means the wall looks untouched once the paint is on, and that depends on three things: the filler, the sanding and the feathering at the edges.

We repair the drywall ourselves and paint it in the same visit, which avoids the common problem where one trade patches and another trade paints and neither takes responsibility for the visible outline.

Damage we regularly fix

Small nail and screw holes from pictures and shelves
Doorknob dents and larger impact holes
Cracks along corners and above door and window frames
Taped seams that have lifted, bubbled or shrunk
Sections cut out for plumbing or electrical work
Water-stained patches once the source of the leak is fixed

Start with why the wall failed

The first question we ask about any crack or stain is what caused it. If a ceiling stain comes from a roof or pipe leak, patching it without fixing the leak only gives you a fresh stain in a few months. We will not sell you a cover-up for a problem still active.

For older Keremeos homes where walls have been renovated more than once, we often find layers of patched work and mismatched textures. We can blend a repaired area to the surrounding finish so that it reads as one surface.

Some repairs are quick and some are not, and we try to tell you which is which at the start. A handful of nail holes can be filled and sanded in minutes. A cracked ceiling joint or a section opened for plumbing needs several thin coats of compound with drying time between them, which stretches over more than one visit. Because we plan around that drying time, we group the quick jobs on the first day and return for the final sanding and paint. You will see the whole sequence on the written quote before you agree to anything.

A patch from start to finish

Cut out the damage. We remove loose or crumbling board back to solid material and square off the opening.
Fill and tape. Backing and new board go in where needed, seams get tape, and compound is applied in thin coats.
Sand and feather. Each coat is sanded smooth and spread wide at the edges so the repair has no ridge.
Prime and paint. We seal the patch with primer so it does not flash through, then paint the whole wall for an even look.

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

Drywall Repair in Keremeos: questions

Why paint the entire wall after a small patch?

New paint on a single spot usually shows as a different sheen or shade. Painting corner to corner makes the repair invisible.

Can you match a textured wall finish?

In many cases yes, using a spray or hand-applied texture to blend. We test a small area first so you can see the match before we continue.

What if the board behind the wall is wet or mouldy?

We stop and tell you. Moisture and mould need to be dealt with by the right specialist before any repair makes sense.

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If a wall in your Keremeos home needs fixing before it gets painted, request a free written quote and we will look at it with you.

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

More about drywall repair and Keremeos

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

Further reading: Keremeos on Wikipedia and Joint compound on Wikipedia.

Watch: drywall repair in action

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