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Lesson 6: Wall & Surface Repairs - Template

Wall Damage Assessment

Room-by-Room Wall Inventory

Room
Wall Type
Damage Type
Size
Priority
Notes
□ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled
□ Hole □ Crack □ Dent □ Water damage
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled
□ Hole □ Crack □ Dent □ Water damage
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled
□ Hole □ Crack □ Dent □ Water damage
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled
□ Hole □ Crack □ Dent □ Water damage
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled
□ Hole □ Crack □ Dent □ Water damage
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Floor Damage Inventory

Room
Floor Type
Damage Type
Size
Priority
Notes
□ Wood □ Tile □ Laminate □ Carpet □ Vinyl
□ Squeaky □ Loose □ Scratched □ Cracked
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Wood □ Tile □ Laminate □ Carpet □ Vinyl
□ Squeaky □ Loose □ Scratched □ Cracked
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Wood □ Tile □ Laminate □ Carpet □ Vinyl
□ Squeaky □ Loose □ Scratched □ Cracked
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Wood □ Tile □ Laminate □ Carpet □ Vinyl
□ Squeaky □ Loose □ Scratched □ Cracked
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low
□ Wood □ Tile □ Laminate □ Carpet □ Vinyl
□ Squeaky □ Loose □ Scratched □ Cracked
□ Small □ Medium □ Large
□ High □ Medium □ Low

Repair Project Planning

Materials List

Material
Amount Needed
Estimated Cost
Where to Purchase
Notes
Joint compound/filler
Sandpaper (various grits)
Mesh tape
Plasterboard patches
Paint
Primer
Brushes/rollers
Wood filler
Grout
Tile adhesive
Other:

Tool Inventory

Tool
Own Already?
Need to Borrow/Buy?
Estimated Cost
Notes
Utility knife
□ Yes □ No
Putty/filling knives
□ Yes □ No
Sanding block
□ Yes □ No
Paint tray
□ Yes □ No
Dust sheets
□ Yes □ No
Bucket
□ Yes □ No
Measuring tape
□ Yes □ No
Level
□ Yes □ No
Screwdriver
□ Yes □ No
Drill
□ Yes □ No
Other:
□ Yes □ No

Project Timeline

Repair Location
Repair Type
Estimated Time
Scheduled Date
Completion Date
Notes

Small Hole Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Hole location: _______________________________________

Wall type: □ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled

Hole size: _____ cm x _____ cm

Cause of damage: _______________________________________

Materials and Tools Checklist

Ready-mixed filler
Putty knife
Sandpaper (medium and fine grit)
Sanding block
Dust sheets
Primer
Paint
Brush/roller

Repair Procedure

Prepare area (lay dust sheets)
Clean the hole (remove loose material)
Apply filler with putty knife
Overfill slightly to allow for shrinkage
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Sand smooth with fine-grit sandpaper
Apply second coat if needed
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Final sanding to feather edges
Apply primer to repair area
Apply paint to match surrounding wall

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Medium/Large Hole Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Hole location: _______________________________________

Wall type: □ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled

Hole size: _____ cm x _____ cm

Repair method: □ California patch □ Backing and patch □ Other: _______

Cause of damage: _______________________________________

Materials and Tools Checklist

Plasterboard piece
Joint compound
Utility knife
Putty knives (various sizes)
Sandpaper (medium and fine grit)
Sanding block
Mesh tape (for large holes)
Wood backing (for large holes)
Screws (for large holes)
Screwdriver or drill
Dust sheets
Primer
Paint
Brush/roller

Repair Procedure for California Patch

Prepare area (lay dust sheets)
Square the hole with utility knife
Cut plasterboard piece slightly larger than hole
Score back paper around size of hole
Snap gypsum away but leave face paper intact
Test fit (gypsum should fit in hole with paper extending)
Apply joint compound around edges of hole
Place patch (gypsum in hole, paper overlapping)
Press firmly to ensure good contact
Apply thin layer of compound over patch and paper edges
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Sand smooth, feathering edges 15-20cm beyond patch
Apply second coat extending beyond first coat
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Apply final coat if needed
Final sanding
Apply primer to repair area
Apply paint to match surrounding wall

Repair Procedure for Large Holes (Backing Method)

Prepare area (lay dust sheets)
Square the hole with utility knife
Cut wood backing piece longer than hole
Insert backing through hole and position across opening
Secure with drywall screws on either side of hole
Cut plasterboard patch to fit hole exactly
Attach patch to wooden backing with screws
Apply mesh tape over seams
Apply first coat of joint compound over tape and screws
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Sand smooth
Apply second coat extending beyond first
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Apply final coat if needed
Final sanding
Apply primer to repair area
Apply paint to match surrounding wall

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Crack Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Crack location: _______________________________________

Wall type: □ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled

Crack type: □ Hairline □ Wide □ Corner □ Ceiling □ Recurring

Crack length: _____ cm

Possible cause: □ Settlement □ Seasonal movement □ Structural issue □ Unknown

Materials and Tools Checklist

Utility knife
Flexible filler or joint compound
Mesh tape (for wider or recurring cracks)
Putty knife
Sandpaper
Sanding block
Dust sheets
Primer
Paint
Brush/roller

Repair Procedure

Prepare area (lay dust sheets)
Widen crack slightly with utility knife (create V-shaped groove)
Remove dust and debris
For recurring cracks: apply mesh tape over crack
Apply filler/compound into crack
For mesh tape: embed tape completely in compound
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Sand smooth
Apply second coat if needed
Let dry completely (_____ hours)
Final sanding
Apply primer to repair area
Apply paint to match surrounding wall

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Floor Repair Worksheet

Project Details

Floor location: _______________________________________

Floor type: □ Wood □ Tile □ Laminate □ Carpet □ Vinyl

Problem type: □ Squeaky □ Loose □ Damaged □ Scratched □ Other: _______

Size of affected area: _____ cm x _____ cm

Materials and Tools Checklist

For Wood Floors: - [ ] Screws - [ ] Drill - [ ] Screwdriver - [ ] Wood filler - [ ] Sandpaper - [ ] Finish (stain, polyurethane) - [ ] Applicator

For Tile Floors: - [ ] Grout saw - [ ] Replacement tile(s) - [ ] Tile adhesive - [ ] Grout - [ ] Grout float - [ ] Sponge - [ ] Bucket

For Other Flooring: - [ ] _______________________________________ - [ ] _______________________________________ - [ ] _______________________________________

Repair Procedure for Squeaky Wood Floors

Locate exact source of squeak
If accessible from below:
Identify gap between joist and subfloor
Insert wood shim in gap
Secure loose boards with screws from below
If not accessible from below:
Use specialized screws designed for squeaks
Drive screw through flooring into joist
Ensure screw breaks off below floor surface
Fill hole with matching wood filler
Sand and refinish as needed

Repair Procedure for Loose Tile

Remove grout around loose tile using grout saw
Carefully pry up tile (preserve for reuse if possible)
Clean old adhesive from both tile and floor
Apply new adhesive following product instructions
Replace tile, ensuring it’s level with surrounding tiles
Allow adhesive to cure fully (_____ hours)
Apply new grout
Clean excess grout after initial set
Allow grout to cure fully (_____ hours)
Apply sealer if recommended

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________

Painting Worksheet

Project Details

Area to paint: _______________________________________

Wall type: □ Plasterboard □ Lath & Plaster □ Masonry □ Tiled

Current paint type: □ Matte □ Eggshell □ Satin □ Semi-gloss □ Gloss

New paint type: □ Matte □ Eggshell □ Satin □ Semi-gloss □ Gloss

Paint color: _______________________________________

Area size: _____ m²

Estimated paint needed: _____ liters

Materials and Tools Checklist

Paint
Primer (if needed)
Paint tray
Rollers
Roller covers
Extension pole
Brushes (various sizes)
Painter’s tape
Drop cloths
Sandpaper
Spackle/filler
Putty knife
Rags
Ladder

Preparation Procedure

Remove furniture or move to center of room
Cover floors and remaining furniture with drop cloths
Remove switch plates and outlet covers
Clean walls with sugar soap
Fill holes and cracks
Sand repairs smooth
Wipe down walls to remove dust
Apply painter’s tape to trim, ceiling, and fixtures
Apply primer to repairs and bare spots

Painting Procedure

Stir paint thoroughly
Cut in edges with brush around trim, corners, and ceiling
Roll main wall areas using W or N pattern
Smooth with vertical strokes
Allow first coat to dry completely (_____ hours)
Apply second coat if needed
Remove painter’s tape while final coat is still slightly wet
Allow paint to dry completely before replacing furniture

Notes on procedure: _______________________________________

Issues encountered: _______________________________________

Solutions applied: _______________________________________