Tsawwassen Bathroom Drywall Repair

Example before and after photos

Before

After

Scope of work

A slow shower pan leak had compromised the lower wall sections of this Tsawwassen bathroom. The water had wicked up through the drywall, causing the paper face to bubble, the core to crumble, and visible mould growth to begin at the base of the walls. The homeowners had already had a plumber address the leak: now they needed the walls restored properly before any risk of further mould spread.

This job required careful assessment first: we needed to identify exactly how far the moisture damage had spread, which meant removing a test section before cutting anything final. The scope of work included:

• Assessment of damage extent: cut test sections to verify moisture spread beyond visible damage
• Removal of all compromised drywall sections: cut back to nearest stud on each side for solid attachment points
• Inspection of wall cavity and framing for any moisture damage to studs (none found)
• Installation of USG Sheetrock moisture-resistant drywall (green board) in all repaired sections
• Taping all seams with mesh tape and Durabond 90 setting compound: fast-setting for a reliable first coat
• Three coats of all-purpose finish compound, with full sanding between each coat
• Level 4 finish achieved on all repaired surfaces
• PVA primer coat to seal the new drywall and equalize porosity
• Paint to match existing bathroom colour: two coats

We use moisture-resistant drywall (green board) as a minimum in all bathroom repairs: standard drywall has no place in wet areas. The result is walls that look as though they were never touched, and a substrate that will resist any future moisture exposure far better than what was originally installed.