Drywall Demolition In Elkhart

​What is Drywall Demolition?

There was a time when if you wanted to get rid of drywall there was only one way to do it. You tore it down. As anyone who has ever attempted such a feat knows, it's a lot of dirty, strenuous work. And that's only if you want to take care of one wall, much less more. So, what do you do when you want to get rid of drywall and you want to keep the work to a minimum? First, you call Elkhart Drywall, where we're the professionals when it comes to anything having to do with drywall in Elkhart, Indiana. And that's not bragging, just a fact.

​​Why Hire A Demolition Drywall Contractor?

The truth is that if you think putting up drywall is difficult, you should try drywall demolition. Hanging drywall is a fairly straight forward process. It is simply put where it fits, secured in place, then taped and it's ready for finishing. When it comes to drywall demolition, however, there's considerably more time and effort involved.

Bringing it Down

Just as is the case with virtually anything you want to remove from a location, a primary consideration of drywall, when it is slated for removal, is how it can be used again. After all, just as is the case with other building materials, drywall isn't cheap. As a result, it should be reused when that option is feasible. 

How Do You Demolish Drywall?

Removing drywall usually begins with the right tools. This is due, in great part, to the fact that a good drywall contractor will do a good job with drywall installation. As a result, it's often very difficult to determine where things like tacking points are so as not to destroy the drywall when it is removed from where it is. This accounts, to a great extent, for the drywall demolition costs. 

Besides total removal of the drywall panels, removing drywall can also be done, at least theoretically, by "floating' it, which means to bury whatever surface was added when it was initially installed. It doesn't take a class in Drywall 101 to understand that if some kind of surfacing was added to drywall it can be covered. This covering is what is called "floating," which entails basically burying the current surface on a drywall piece with another smoothersurface. Floating a wall drywall repair is also an excellent method to use to fix drywall damage.

Who Should I Call For Drywall Demolition?

If all of this sounds like a lot of work, you're right. That's why the professionals at Elkhart Drywall are ready to help when you determine that you need drywall help, whether it's installation, removal, or repair. Having the right drywall removal tools is only a minor part of the equation. We know the entire process better than anyone. As a result, if you want to know how to demo sheetrock, or how to float a wall, let us know. There's a good chance that you will learn how difficult it can be to deliver professional results, as well as why it's so important to use a professional when one is called for.