Water damage drywall repair and orange peel texture match

October 25, 2019 By

This water damage drywall repair and texture matching project is in the Cloisters subdivision of Indialantic, Fl.

We were contacted by a past customer to do a drywall repair on the already cut out and dried out the water damaged walls in two of the guest bedrooms of their home. Water had got the drywall wet on the one exterior wall in each of the two guest bedrooms of this four bedroom home here in Brevard County.

Once we arrived the drywall had already been cutout up to the window sill around 20″ in one bedroom and at 16″ on the other bedrooms wall. The base board and carpet had been removed by the water restoration company when the plumbing leak had first occurred.

So, all we had to do to get this drywall repair party started, was to prep the floors and cover personal items with plastic. Next, I used the paper masking machine to cover the window sills and bi-fold doors ect… so that nothing would get on them while doing the drywall repair and re texturing of the affected water damaged areas.

  • After resecuring the drywall (with screws) where it had been cutout
  • We installed 1/2″ drywall at all of the cutout areas
  • Applied self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape at all drywall repair seams
  • Next,I applied three coats of 20 minute compound for maximum joint strength
  • Sprayed orange peel texture to match existing texture
  • Lasty, I primed and painted the wall repairs using a 3/4″ roller nap on my roller
Water damage from a plumbing leak

Noitice that the drywall was kept up off of the concrete floor by at 1/2″ kept the drywall from getting wet at all on this wall.

Because of a slight slant of the foundation the water from the leak went straight over to the east wall of the bedrooms and the water wicked up into the bottom section of the drywall. Luckily the leak was caught in time so that only a minimum part of one wall was all that needed to be removed.

Bedroom-1:
***Sorry if the photos are a little blurry. The sun was just to strong on that side of the home to get the lighting right for photos. But, I was there to do a drywall repair so hopefully you’ll get the idea by the photos anyway’s. 😉

Water damage - Drywall cutout - Bedroom-1

Drywall cutout at 16″ just below the electrical outlet – Bedroom-1

Drywall finish - Three coats of mud

Drywall finish – Three coats of mud

Prepped and ready for orange peel

Prepped and ready for orange peel

After orange peel was sprayed

After orange peel was sprayed

Spray texture matched

Spray texture matched

Orange peel texture blended

Orange peel texture blended

Close up of the texture on the drywall repair

Close up of the texture on the drywall repair

Primed and painted-1

Primed and painted-1

Primed and painted-2

Primed and painted-2

Primed and painted-3

Primed and painted-3

Bedroom-2:

Water damage - Drywall cutout - Bedroom-2

Drywall cutout at 20″ just below the window sill – Bedroom-2

Water damage wall repair texture

Water damage wall repair texture

Installing the drywall

Installing the drywall

Drywall installed in bedroom-2

Drywall installed in bedroom-2

First coat - Bedroom 2

First coat of setting type compound (20 minute) over fiberglass mesh drywall tape – Bedroom 2

Second and third coat of setting type compound (20 minute) - Bedroom 2

Second and third coat of setting type compound (20 minute) – Bedroom 2

Orange peel texture applied

Orange peel texture applied

Orange peel texture blended to match

Orange peel texture blended to match

Orange peel texture matched

Orange peel texture matched

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In this Video Playlist I have video footage from everything how to apply orange peel texture tips and tricks, some finished remodel project videos and even some video footage of when I wear a GoPro to get a very unique and interesting perspective of the orange peel texturing process.

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    Roof leak caused major water damage to this ceiling in Suntree, Fl

    September 6, 2019 By

    With all of the rain we’ve been getting here in Brevard County this Summer, it’s no doubt that there are many homes that have had a roof leak. Which leads to potential water damage on ceilings and walls. What’s worse is if the roof leak continues, all of the moisture can lead to wood rot and is the perfect food source termites in any wood framing, furring strips, roof trusses and roof decking.

    Even if you have a block home, wood is most likely part of your roofing system and possibly in your wall framing in order to be able to attach the drywall to a block wall when your home was built.

    Roof Leak?

    The best piece of advice I can give you is when looking for a contractor to repair your roof, ceiling or drywall be sure to hire a licensed contractor to get the best results!

    Damage assessment

    Damage assessment of ceiling due to roof leak

    This blog post is about a water damaged pool patio ceiling caused by a roof leak in the suntree area of Melbourne, Florida.

    The ceiling had been repaired previously and by the looks of it, the roof continued to leak until the flat tile roof was completely redone recently by a licensed local roofing contractor.

    Once I dug into this exterior ceiling it was apparent that the water damage was more extensive than it looked when the drywall ceiling was in place. I removed most of the ceiling and along with the drywall coming down, so did the blown in insulation…

    Not only was a large section drywall ceiling in need of replacement. The furrings strips that hold the ceiling up had termite damage and rusted screws from all of the moisture from the roof leak.

    Roof Leak-Water Damage

    Water damaged pool patio ceiling

    Water damage ceiling repair
    Tearout of the once beautiful skip troweled ceiling

    Tearout of the once beautiful skip troweled ceiling

    Termite damage to furring strips

    Termite damage to furring strips

    After speaking with the homeowner about what plan of action it was going to take to get the extra framing replaced and resecured.

    Once getting the ok to proceed with the extra work:

    I removed all of the damaged furring strips and replaced them with new and installed 5/8″ exterior gypsum drywall soffit board with my handy dandy drywall lift with a 16′ extension.

    New furring strips installed

    New wood furring strips installed

    Ready for drywall

    Ready for the 5/8″ exterior gypsum drywall soffit board

    First sheet of drywall installed

    First sheet of drywall installed

    Second sheet of drywall installed

    Second sheet of drywall installed

    Final piece of drywall installed

    Final piece of drywall installed

    Next, I finished the new drywall seams with fiberglass mesh tape, two coats of 45 minute setting type compound and skim coated the entire ceiling with USG All Purpose joint compound.

    The next day I came back and retextured the entire ceiling with a skip trowel texture that needed to match the other four patios with skip troweled ceilings of this exclusive 6,000 sq ft home.

    Drywall finishing-First coat

    Drywall finishing-First coat with fiberglass mesh tape and 45 minute setting type compound

    Drywall finishing-Second coat

    Drywall finishing-Second coat 45 minute setting type compound

    Drywall finishing-Third coat and entire ceiling skim coated

    Drywall finishing-Third coat and entire ceiling skim coated

    Skip trowel texture applied to the ceiling

    Skip trowel texture applied to the ceiling and ready for primer and paint

    I apply skip trowel texture with a knife and hauk

    I apply skip trowel texture with a knife and hauk

    Ceiling Repair and Textures

    Most ceilings in our area have some type of texture on them. Whether the texture is popcorn, orange peel, skip trowel texture, knockdown texture or a custom ceiling texture, we can match and blend the texture into the rest of your ceiling flawlessly. I’ve been doing ceiling repairs in the Brevard County area for over 20 years and have the knowledge and skill to get your ceiling back to it’s original luster before the damage had occurred.

    Here’s a short before and after video of this Suntree pool patio ceiling before it was repaired and textured. Then the after video of the completed water damaged ceiling repair:

    Water Damage Repairs and Texture Matching Experts

    The Peck Drywall and Painting Company has been providing our expertise on water damage repairs and restoration projects from hurricane, wind, storm and flood damage, plumbing leaks, water heater and roof leaks for over 19 years here in Brevard County. For you as a contractor or homeowner, we can work with your insurance company and provide expert knowledge and the skills to turn any damaged home or business into a newer looking, updated, better than before the disaster for you. Whether it needs minor ceiling repair and painting, or a complete renovation, we can get it done on time and within your budget.

    Are you looking for a Water Damage Specialist to repair your ceilings or walls from a leaking roof at your home or business? Please call 321.777.9337 or complete our online request form.

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    Brevard County Water Damage Drywall Repair

    August 8, 2019 By

    On this Brevard County water damage repair project video, I show you the whole process of doing a water damage drywall repair from start to finish. When
    the plumbing leak happened the homeowners cut out the area of drywall that had been damaged by
    the water. After they did that they realized that it might be a little bit bigger
    project than they really could handle.


    In My Youtube video I’ll show you how I do the drywall finishing on this water damage drywall repair from start to finish. There is also a link within in the video of me applying a orange peel texture to this same repair.

    1) The first thing I needed to do was square up the drywall because when they cut it out it was kind of crooked and just passed a couple studs.

    2) Next, I added a couple of one by four furring strips to be able to attach the new drywall too.

    3) I then added two pieces of 1/2″ drywall to the repair areas.

    Drywall tip: when doing these types of wall
    repairs always add a screw into the existing drywall that was not cut out to
    secure it so it will not crack overtime

    4) I added fiberglass mesh drywall tape to all of the seams except the one corner where I like to use paper tape to get a nice crisp defined corner.

    Drywall tip: when using fiberglass mesh drywall tape always use a setting type of joint compound this means it comes in a powder form and is much stronger than the all-purpose joint compound that comes in a 5 gallon bucket.



    5) Mix The setting type of joint compound and apply it with a 6 to 12 inch drywall taping knife trying to keep all edges smooth and not raised.

    6) Scrape any high or raised areas on the drywall mud that you just applied using a 6 inch drywall taping knife.

    7) apply the second coat with a 12 inch taping knife depending on how soon you want this to be ready to texture and paint you can use the setting type compound or if you’re not in a hurry just use a all-purpose joint compound.

    8) apply the third coat you really shouldn’t have to put much mud on just a thin layer of all-purpose joint compound.

    Drywall tip: I like to use the all-purpose over the setting type compound for the final finish coat because it sends a lot easier than the setting type joint compound.

    9) Using hand sander or sanding sponge Sand down any edges or bumps or humps on your mud work. And touch up any areas that look like they might just need a little bit of mud.

    10) Next, I applied the orange peel texture to the repair walls and feathered it into the existing texture which makes it blend and not stand out like a repair any longer.

    11) Lastly, prime the repaired areas with your favorite type of primer and then paint two coats and you’re done!

    Painter tip: I like to use a primer called Zinsser 123 primer in these
    types of repairs. Not only is it a great drywall primer, it also has a stain blocker in it
    just in case any water stains that might show up from when the plumbing leak originally occurred. That’s my primer recommendation.

    Good luck on your water damage drywall repair project!


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    Melbourne Beach water damaged drywall and popcorn ceiling repair

    January 30, 2019 By

    On this water damaged drywall and popcorn ceiling repair project in Melbourne Beach. The homeowners were looking to put their beach home on the real estate market to sell. But before they could, they needed to do several home repairs.

    Doing just a few of the basics like ceiling repairs, drywall repairs, pressure washing, exterior painting and interior painting can make your home more appealing to potential buyers. But can also triple or even quadruple the home sellers ROI (return on investment) that was put into getting your home improvements done by a licensed contractor.

    First on the list after getting their roof repaired. Next they had contracted me to repair a portion of the living room’s water damaged drywall ceiling that had fallen down and another larger section on the garage ceiling and a 4’x 6′ section of the garage wall. The garage ceiling had really bad dark brown water stains on about a 66 square feet of the popcorn ceiling that had occurred from a heavy rain storm causing the barrel tiled roof to leak causing all of this water damaged drywall and popcorn ceilings.

    Living room water damaged drywall ceiling

    Living room water damaged drywall ceiling


    Melbourne Beach water damaged drywall popcorn ceiling

    Garage’s water damaged drywall and popcorn ceiling texture in Melbourne Beach

    Chances are if you’re looking at this page, you probably have some type of water damage issue with your walls or ceilings. Rest assured that we can repair the damaged area with confidence, that it will be the best water damage repair you can get here in the Brevard County area.

    Garage water damaged drywall and popcorn ceiling repair:

    Melbourne Beach water stained popcorn ceiling

    Melbourne Beach water stained popcorn ceiling


    Water damaged drywall ceiling removed

    Water damaged drywall ceiling removed


    Drywall installed

    Drywall installed


    Sheetrock installed

    Sheetrock installed


    Drywall finishing first coat 45 minute mud fiberglass mesh tape

    Drywall finishing first coat 45 minute mud fiberglass mesh tape


    Second coated with 45 minute hot mud

    Second coated with 45 minute hot mud


    Third coated with usg all purpose joint compound

    Third coated with usg all purpose joint compound and plastic bubble put up to protect while sanding the new drywall and spraying the popcorn texture


    Popcorn sprayed and blended in the garage

    Popcorn sprayed and blended in the garage. It will be completely dry in 24 hours

    Living room water damaged drywall and popcorn ceiling repair:

    Water damaged drywall popcorn ceiling

    Water damaged drywall popcorn ceiling from a roof leak

    Living room water damaged drywall removed new drywall installed

    After removing the living room water damaged drywall, I had to use my carpentry skills and install some new furring strips due to the way the truss’s switched direction because of the wood framing for the hip roof above. Next I installed the 1/2″ ceiling drywall. new drywall installed


    Living room first coated with 45 minute mud over self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape

    Living room first coated with 45 minute mud over self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape


    New drywall second and third coated and blended into the existing drywall ceiling

    New drywall second and third coated and blended into the existing drywall ceiling


    Popcorn texture sprayed and feathered into the existing popcorn ceiling

    Popcorn texture sprayed and feathered into the existing popcorn ceiling


    Living room water damaged drywall ceiling repaired and textured. Ready for primer and paint.

    Living room water damaged drywall ceiling repaired and textured. Ready for primer and paint.


    There also was of an area in one of the guest bedrooms closet that had to have all three walls cut out at 2′ up from the floor. the closet main wall sat behind the guest bathroom bath tub/shower that had leak caused by the shower valve leaking down the back of the drywall of the bedroom wall.
    Remove and replace closet drywall

    Remove and replace closet drywall

    Water Damage Drywall Repairs and Popcorn Ceiling Texture Matching Experts

    The Peck Drywall and Painting Company has been providing our expertise on water damage repairs and water restoration projects from hurricane, wind, storm and flood damage, plumbing leaks, water heater and roof leaks for over 19 years here in Melbourne Beach. For you as a drywall contractor and painting contractor we can provide expert water remediation. drywall cut out and removal, drywall installation, drywall finishing,texturing,texture matching, stain blocking priming and interior painting and the skills to turn any damaged home or business into a newer looking, updated and better than before the disaster for you. Whether it needs minor ceiling repair and painting, or a complete renovation, we can get it done on time and within your budget.

    Are you looking for a Water Damage Specialist in Melbourne Beach to repair your ceilings or walls from some type of water damage at your home or business? Please call 321.777.9337 or complete our online request form.

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    Indialantic Ceiling Repair and Skip Trowel Texture Match

    July 20, 2018 By

    This Project Blog is about a drywall ceiling repair on a home in the Rio Villa sub division Indialantic, FL.
    We were contracted to repair a section of the formal dining room ceiling that had water damage from a roof leak.
    First task was to cover and protect the flooring and anything else in the room.

    Then we removed and replaced a 4′ x 12′ section of the drywall ceiling that had a skip trowel texture.

    After the new drywall was installed, three coats of a setting type joint compound was applied so the drywall finishing and skip trowel texture could be completed in one day.

    Next, we Installed a skip trowel texture at the repaired area feathering into the existing skip trowel texture.

    Then lastly, spot primed the repair and applied two coats of Richards- Rich Wall Premium Acrylic Paint (flat white-L4 white tint).

    Here’s a few Before and After photos of this drywall ceiling repair with Skip Trowel texture:

    Indialantic-Water Damage-Skip-Trowel-Ceiling-Repair-1

    Indialantic-Water Damage-Skip-Trowel-Ceiling-Repair-1

    Indialantic-Water Damage-Ceiling-Drywall-Cutout-2

    Ceiling Drywall Cutout

    Indialantic-Water Damage-Skip-Trowel-Ceiling-Drywall-Installed-3

    Ceiling Drywall Install Ceiling Drywall Installed

    Indialantic-Water Damage-Skip Trowel Ceiling-Drywall Finishing-5

    Ceiling Drywall Finishing

    Indialantic- Water Damage Skip Trowel Ceiling Repair- Skim Coated

    Ceiling Repair- Skim Coated

    Indialantic Water Damage Ceiling Repair- Skip Trowel Textured

    Indialantic Water Damage Ceiling Repair- Skip Trowel Textured

    **Check Out my Featured Skip Trowel Texture Youtube Video Playlist!

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    In this Video Playlist I have videos of how to mix skip trowel texture, applying skip trowel texturing tips and tricks and even some project videos where I’m wearing a GoPro video camera to get a very unique perspective of the skip troweling process.

    I absolutely recommend Peck Painting.

    Paul Peck provided an accurate labor estimate then completed a beautiful and professional 100% interior paint job to my recently purchased home. The job required several sheet rock repairs that are now invisible. His attention to detail is obvious. My home has ceilings up to 30′ with nooks and crannies that look just as good as the easily reachable areas. I absolutely recommend Peck Painting.

    Randy Becker- – Melbourne, Fl

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      Water damage drywall repair after washers water hose bursts in Merritt Island

      May 18, 2015 By

      On this Merritt Island water damage drywall repair project I was contacted by the homeowner after their washer water line had leaked in the laundry room. Damaging one wall directly behind the washer and dryer.

      Water damage drywall repair before-2

      Water damaged wall

      Since this leak happened in the middle of the night a 24 hour water restoration emergency service company had already come out to remove all of the water damage drywall, insulation and flooring. They also dried out all of the wood framing and tile flooring. Luckily this water was a cleaned up before any mold could start to grow.

      The damage at this home could’ve been so much worse. I’ve seen water lines to washers break with no one home and the
      whole house get flooded. These types of plumbing disasters can result in thousands of dollars worth of damage and plenty of frustrations to go along with it!

      After the plumber did the necessary repairs to the washers hoses the homeowners also decided since all of the plumbing was exposed. that it was a good time to do some preventive maintenance and replace some of the aging water valves and connections which are usually a pain to get to since they’re behind the drywall in the laundry room.

      After arriving at this Merritt Island home to repair the water damaged drywall. I first had to remove all of the drywall screws from the wood framing that were left behind from the water restoration company before I could reinstall new insulation and 1/2″ drywall to the water damaged area.

      Water damage drywall repair before photo

      Water damage drywall repair before photo

      Insulation replaced

      Insulation replaced

      Drywall installed

      Drywall installed

      First coated with 45 minute mud

      First coated with 45 minute mud

      Second coated with 45 minute mud

      Second coated with 45 minute mud

      Third coated using USG all purpose joint compound

      Third coated using USG all purpose joint compound

      Sanded and ready for primer and paint

      Sanded and ready for primer and paint

      Sanded and ready for primer and painting

      Sanded and ready for primer and painting

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      Peck Drywall and Painting Water Damage Specialists serving all of Brevard County:

      With Peck Dywall and Painting, you can be assured that every step in the process will be performed properly. We take pride in our work and all projects are diligently monitored by the owner of Peck Drywall and Painting. Your home or business will be treated like it is our home or business.
      For you, we will provide you with an estimate, which includes a written proposal spelling out the important details related to scope of work and price.Top grade materials are used throughout each project, giving you quality results and maximum duration for the investment you’ve made to your home or business.

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