How do you get rid of water damage in plasterboard?

Answer 1

Unless it is a small area, like less than a square foot, you will need to tear out all damaged plasterboard and replace it. Small areas can usually be filled with drywall compound or spackling and sanded or textured as needed.

You can use Kilz on any size stain then paint over it. This is only if when the water dries, the stain is left. If sheetrock is damaged, then you will have to replace it.

Answer 2

Water damage & stains are on drywall are usually result of a leaky proof or Plumbing fixture. A guide will help you to know the reason of water damaged drywall & sometimes you could also use glue to remove it.

Answer 3

The best way to fix drywall water damage would be to call a professional water damage restoration company, such as ServiceMaster by Lovejoy in Georgia. If you deal with the damage on your own, you may cause further problems if you were not able to handle it properly. Professionals have the experience and equipment to return your property into pre-disaster condition.

Call ServiceMaster by Lovejoy for water damage restoration in Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas through the following numbers:

Conyers: 678-293-0297

Roswell: 770-992-1575

Answer 4

The best way to fix drywall water damage is replace the old one with the new one. And use the good tape to prevent future water damage, it cost about couple hundred dollars to do it.