Generally, the faster you discover the problem, the higher the chance you will be able to save the drywall. The first step is to stop the leak and remove the water as fast as possible. If you act quickly, and the area is limited, you can try to dry it. The amount of water is more substantial, and the water found its way inside the drywall, you will have to replace it.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have found wet drywall in your home, you may be stressing out and wondering if you can replace or repair it. In some cases, damp drywall can be repaired, but in others, it will need to be completely replaced. In this blog post, I will explain how to can spot water damage, if the drywall needs to be removed, and how you can save wet drywall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes you can easily tell if your drywall has water damage, but sometimes it\u2019s not apparent. If you see standing water against your drywall, then it likely has some water damage. Here are some more things to water for and consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most common signs of water damage to drywall is stains. Even if you don\u2019t know that the drywall is wet, you might notice that the drywall appears to be dark or there are stains showing up. The stains can be yellow, brown, and even black. They can appear anywhere the water touches and may look like small spots or even running drips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most drywall has a thin paper covering, and when the water gets behind it, the drywall can bubble. The bubbling will likely occur in patches, and the bubbles can range in size. Some of the bubbles may fill up with water, and others will just look inflated and flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the water damage becomes more severe and the water starts to pull down on the wall, it can become heavy and begin to sag. Whole sections could break and begin to pull off the wall, or the entire wall may begin to sag and come loose from the frame. This can be serious because it may also pull on other areas of drywall that may not have been damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The paper that covers the drywall can easily peel. If there is wallpaper on the drywall, it can start to peel off and show signs of cracking too. The drywall may start to fall off with the wallpaper attached and rip it off other sections of your wall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You do not always have to remove the drywall if it gets wet. If you catch the source of the water and act fast, you may be able to save your drywall without removing it. If the drywall is only damp or if there is only a small area that is wet, you may be able to repair it instead of replacing it. If the drywall has been exposed to a lot of water, or for an extended time, it may need to be replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I have been able to successfully save drywall, but it does require a lot of effort. In some cases, it\u2019s just as easy to replace it as it is to keep it, but I always tell the homeowner to think about their own budget and time availability before making a decision. If the damage is small, local and you manage to discover it quickly, give it a try. If the damage is more severe, you probably better of replacing it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.waterandmoistureexpert.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Wet-Drywall.-Tips-From-Professionals.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a>How Can You Tell If Drywall Has Water Damage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Stains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Bubbles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Sagging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>\u25cf Peeling Paper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Does Drywall Need To Be Removed If It Gets Wet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n