How to Maintain and Repair Drywall in Commercial Spaces
When it comes to interior walls in commercial spaces one of the most popular materials is drywall. This is because drywall is durable, easy to install, cost effective and provides a clean, modern look for any commercial space. To keep your drywall looking its best and extend its lifespan it will require regular repairs and maintenance. In today’s blog we will be going over how to maintain and repair drywall in commercial spaces.
Regular Cleaning
Drywall in commercial spaces often accumulates dust, dirt and other grime that can lead to marks and stains if they are left unaddressed. Regularly cleaning your drywall with a soft cloth or duster and a mild cleaning solution will help maintain the appearance of your walls. Be sure to avoid harsh chemicals as they can damage your paint or the drywall itself.
Control Humidity Levels
Humidity Levels in your commercial space can have a major impact on the condition of your drywall. In order to control humidity levels, you should ensure that your space is properly ventilated and that it has good airflow. This can include making use of exhaust fans in areas with excess humidity. You can also make use of a dehumidifier in areas without exhaust fans or areas that are prone to high moisture.
Repaint
Repainting is a great way to eliminate scratches, scuffs and stains that may have accumulated on your walls. Maintaining your paint also ensures that your drywall has an extra layer of protection, so those scratches, scuffs and stains don’t directly affect the drywall.
Make Use of Wall Protection
Walls in commercial spaces can take a real beating, especially in high traffic areas. In these areas you may want to make use of wall protection systems to best protect the drywall. These can include things like corner guards, protective bumpers, handrails, wall panels and more.
Find and Repair Damage Promptly
Be sure to regularly inspect your drywall for any damage such as cracks, holes, dents, soft spots and water stains. Some of these issues, like soft spots and water stains can indicate that you have a plumbing leak whereas cracks, holes and dents can expand leading to bigger cracks, holes and dents. To repair small cracks, make use of a joint compound to fill it in, then once it has dried sand it until it’s smooth then repaint it. For small holes and dents you can make use of a patching compound or drywall patch, larger holes and dents may require a new piece of drywall be cut and secured in place. With water damage you have no choice but to replace the damaged drywall though you should also make sure that you address the underlying issue to ensure that future water damage does not occur.
Make use of Professional Maintenance
For extensive repairs and maintenance, you may want to contact a professional drywaller. Professional Drywallers have the right tools and experience to make the repairs and maintenance of your drywall a breeze. This efficiency is extremely useful for commercial spaces as it means less business downtime for repairs and maintenance.
We hope we have been able to show you how you can maintain and repair drywall in commercial spaces.
Turner Bros Contractors Ltd. has been providing steel-stud framing, drywall, and acoustic ceiling services for residential and commercial applications in the Vancouver area since 1932. The company is family-run with four generations of the family represented in the business.
If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your residential or commercial project, please call us at (604) 532-1991 or email us at info@turnerbros.ca.
