Everybody knows the struggle of constant dust from remodeling or repair projects, drywall often being the main perpetrator. This debris can worsen allergies, dirty up your home, and make your construction process a living nightmare. However, with Drywall Doctor DFW’s team of professional drywall technicians and extensive resources, you can save yourself the hassle. Using efficient dust containment methods and advanced contaminant collection technology, Drywall Doctor DFW’s experts will make your drywall repair a dream!
Why So Much Dust?
When constructing drywall, workers use what is called a joint compound (or drywall mud) to cover nails, patch holes, or secure joints. If your drywall breaks, this joint compound releases a fine powder containing the following microscopic irritants into the air:
- Gypsum
- Silica
- Other Minerals
These ultra-fine particulates can irritate your eyes and respiratory system. Given the nature of drywall dust, we want to contain it as much as possible so you can stay in your home without worsened allergies, and we can do this with our several dust containment technologies.
Our Dust Protection Methods
Plastic Sheeting
When you think of interior remodeling projects, you may imagine large plastic walls sealing off construction areas, and you would be right to do so! This method of dust containment, known as plastic sheeting involves broad sheets of plastic being stapled, then sealed with duct tape, to certain walls in your home to keep dust from leaving repair areas. It is largely effective, as it creates an air-tight seal to keep dust from flying into unwanted rooms. And to avoid losing access to that section of the home, zipper doors are installed to maintain the seal and give ease of entrance.
Floor Protection
However, the air isn’t the only place dust can gather. Since childhood, people have known the nagging of a loving mother to wipe our feet after being outside, and as adults we understand the concern. This is why we carefully consider floor protection when working on a job, and which type would work best for your specific situation. Our professional drywall technicians often employ cardboard interim floors in repair areas to catch dust and for easy clean up, or again use plastic to cover the entire floor. We also use construction booties (slip-resistant shoe covers) to avoid tracking dust by foot. This way we keep wood floors scratch-free and carpets without caked dust.
HEPA Vacuums
When repairing or installing drywall, you can contain and protect surfaces from dust, but how do you actually get rid of it? This is where HEPA vacuum cleaners come in. HEPA vacuums, also known as high-efficiency particulate air filters, can trap up to 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size, which are the most difficult to capture as classified by the EPA. It also captures allergens, viruses, dust mites, mold spores, and other possibly harmful airborne particles. Your standard store-bought vacuums fail most of the time to catch drywall dust, but our HEPA-certified systems ensure clean and pollutant-free air. This high suction power can be used to suck up dust before it even hits the ground, and has wet/dry options for those who want more thorough cleaning vs. convenience for quicker job completion.
Get Dust Free Drywall Repair
Hopefully our descriptions of our efficient dust containment/collection devices have warded off some of the fears of the inconvenience and frustration of drywall repair. Drywall Doctor DFW’s team of professionals guarantee a smooth repair process with these technologies that preserve the beauty of your home while quickly repairing drywall, reach out to us at 817-885-7737 to book your free estimate today!