{"id":353,"date":"2019-02-12T18:01:13","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T18:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=353"},"modified":"2024-05-04T15:08:54","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T15:08:54","slug":"how-to-spot-improper-drywall-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/how-to-spot-improper-drywall-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spot Improper Drywall Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When drywall does not look or perform the way it should, it\nusually boils down to improper installation. Drywall installation is the key to\nlongevity and appeal, making the decision of hiring a drywall contractor a\nserious one. If you are on the market for a new property, or perhaps have\nalready purchased a new place, you may want to learn what improper drywall\ninstallation looks like. Spotting drywall problems early on can save you loads\nof money down the line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to learn the most common consequences of incorrect\nor poor drywall installation, as well as, who to call for drywall repair near\nyou.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Drywall-Crack-Repair-Indianapolis-e1549994433605-1024x620.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Drywall Repair 317-269-7319\" class=\"wp-image-354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Drywall-Crack-Repair-Indianapolis-e1549994433605-1024x620.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Drywall-Crack-Repair-Indianapolis-e1549994433605-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Drywall-Crack-Repair-Indianapolis-e1549994433605-768x465.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Drywall-Crack-Repair-Indianapolis-e1549994433605.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Indianapolis Drywall Repair 317-269-7319<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2728 Always Hire a Qualified Pro<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you do not hire a licensed and insured drywall\ninstallation company with the proper industry credentials, you can face a series\nof aesthetic disappointments, out-of-pocket costs, and various other\ninconveniences. Basically, professional-grade drywall installation starts with\na skilled contractor who is fully-equipped and capable of taking on the job.\nOtherwise, these are some things that can go wrong with your property:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inadequate Dust Management<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ever witnessed drywall being cut and installed,\nyou know that the process is extremely messy. This is especially true when it\ncomes to the finishing portion of the job, which is even messier if done\nimproperly. The amount of dust and debris produced by drywall cutting,\nfinishing, and overall installation, is massive, and can spread through vents\nand air ducts, and travel into the living quarters of the home. Not only is the\ncleanup a hassle, the inhalation of drywall dust and debris can be harmful, especially\nto young children and those with suppressed immune systems. You must hire a\nqualified drywall company that is equipped with the proper materials,\nequipment, and knowledge of technique, to abate dust and debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Un-Leveled Surfaces<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If drywall finishing is not done properly, not only will it\ncause a massive amount of harmful dust and debris, it will also be uneven and\nlook terrible. If you notice that certain areas of wall look lumpy, uneven, or\noff in anyway, it could be due to improper drywall finishing. Take a closer\nlook at corners and edges of the walls too; if they are not taped and finished\nproperly at the time of installation, these areas can appear uneven as well. To\nmake matters worse, you may think that covering these imperfections with primer\nand paint will solve the problem, but the truth is, these mistakes are\nchallenging to fix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cracking and Splitting<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you see areas on the wall that are cracked, splitting,\nbreaking off, or fractured, you can chalk it up to poor installation. This\napplies to ceilings too. Although this could also be a result of the property\u2019s\nfoundation shifting or settling, most often, improper drywall taping and\nfinishing are mostly to blame. Corners, edges, and seams are commonly affected\nareas to watch out for. Drywall blemishes like these can show up right after\ninstallation, or even years down the road. You would need to talk to a qualified\ndrywall contractor for advice on the best strategies to remedy drywall cracking\nand breaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indianapolis Drywall Contractors You Can Trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> for affordable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis drywall repair and installation (opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis drywall repair and installation<\/a> services you can trust. We service all of Central Indiana, as well as the Metro Indy areas. We offer a wide range of residential and commercial drywall services, including new home construction, grid ceilings, metal stud framing, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When drywall does not look or perform the way it should, it usually boils down to improper installation. Drywall installation is the key to longevity and appeal, making the decision of hiring a drywall contractor a serious one. 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