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Default drywall which got wet

On Mar 10, 6:53*pm, wrote:
Due to a leaky shower stall ( since replaced) some of the nearby
drywall now has a 'puffy' look. *I guess the paper coating has
expanded or sumthin'. *Can I lightly sand it and paint over it? *What
would you suggest? *Thanks.


If there is no tile on it then ripping out a patch of drywall to the
studs and replacing it is just as easy as sanding it IMHO. Cut the
bad drywall out to the nearest stud centers, screw on a patch, mud/
tape it, sand, paint. Mold is a living organism and will only
multiply over time.