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  "name": "When should kitchen drywall be repaired versus completely replaced?",
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      "name": "When should kitchen drywall be repaired versus completely replaced?",
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        "text": "Can existing damaged drywall in a kitchen be repaired, or should it be replaced entirely?\nSmall holes, shallow water stains, or minor cutouts from relocated outlets can usually be patched and blended with joint compound. However, full panel replacement is necessary if drywall has sustained persistent plumbing leaks, mold growth, or extensive structural warping behind old cabinetry. If more than 30 to 40 percent of a wall is compromised or riddled with rough-in modifications during a remodel, hanging fresh sheets is often faster, structurally cleaner, and more cost-effective than patching and feathering dozens of uneven seams.",
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        "description": "Minor holes and small cutouts can be patched, but moldy, water-logged, or heavily modified drywall should be fully replaced for long-term wall stability."
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  "description": "Minor holes and small cutouts can be patched, but moldy, water-logged, or heavily modified drywall should be fully replaced for long-term wall stability."
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