Browse Forums General Discussion 1 Aug 14, 2020 12:28 pm I was putting wall shelfs up , i put a nail into the stud in which it caused the drywall to have a slight indent that went up slighty, i tried to "even out" the indentation (which seemed to be maybe air or something) in which i pushed the surrounding sides of the stud and now the result is the photo attached....can someone explain? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Help? Drywall 2Aug 14, 2020 12:45 pm Gluckgluck I was putting wall shelfs up , i put a nail into the stud in which it caused the drywall to have a slight indent that went up slighty, i tried to "even out" the indentation (which seemed to be maybe air or something) in which i pushed the surrounding sides of the stud and now the result is the photo attached....can someone explain? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Re: Help? Drywall 3Aug 14, 2020 12:53 pm arcadelt Gluckgluck I was putting wall shelfs up , i put a nail into the stud in which it caused the drywall to have a slight indent that went up slighty, i tried to "even out" the indentation (which seemed to be maybe air or something) in which i pushed the surrounding sides of the stud and now the result is the photo attached....can someone explain? Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Not 100% certain, but this is my explanation. When gyproc is put up, they dab glue on the stud before they put up the sheet. They then screw the sheet to the stud, tape the gaps between sheets, plaster and sand. It is possible that the glue dried somewhat before they put that sheet up, and so there was a gap between between the sheet and the stud. When you hammered in the nail, the sheet may have slid back flush with the stud, but the thicker blob of glue underneath caused the sheet over it to pop out. In any case, the only way to fix it now is to sand the area flat, skim coat it with plaster, re-sand and then repaint when everything is dry...or just live with it. Is there a chance i have damaged the stud? Thats my biggest concern.... Re: Help? Drywall 4Aug 14, 2020 1:50 pm Very unlikely you have damaged the stud But much better to use a screw rather a nail Re: Help? Drywall 7Aug 14, 2020 7:49 pm What has likely happened, is that the pressure from the nail has cracked the plaster within the paper sandwich, and created a floating lump of plaster held only by that outer layer of paper. If you use a stanley knife and cut around the edge of the raised section, you'll find a lump of plaster freely comes away with the outside paper. The underside paper layer of the gyprock will be unmoved, and likely have plaster on it. I don't think you'll be able to just sand it back as is, because you've got a floating lump of plaster. You may need to remove it and fill the hole. Re: Help? Drywall 8Aug 17, 2020 8:04 pm Mining Man What has likely happened, is that the pressure from the nail has cracked the plaster within the paper sandwich, and created a floating lump of plaster held only by that outer layer of paper. If you use a stanley knife and cut around the edge of the raised section, you'll find a lump of plaster freely comes away with the outside paper. The underside paper layer of the gyprock will be unmoved, and likely have plaster on it. I don't think you'll be able to just sand it back as is, because you've got a floating lump of plaster. You may need to remove it and fill the hole. The stud itself is not damaged and therefore no structural issue though correct? That drawingโs in the old units. The sewer tie is 1.44m deep and 4.5m offset from left boundary however the levels were taken ages ago so the surface level will have… 1 3542 Hi there, long-time lurker but first time posting. I've bought a house 2 and a bit years ago and last year we had some major water damage on a converted pergola area… 0 5764 Yes, unless you are in a low intensity rainfall area or the area is protected from rain. Do you have access to NCC Part 2 or can you download it? I can email you a copy… 10 10353 |