The easiest way to patch drywall is with a ready made patch kit. They come in various sizes and are made of a thin metal square covered with self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape, with “wings” of tape protruding beyond the edges of the patch that stick to your wall. With these kits, al...
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Attach at least one furring strip (1 x 3-inch piece of wood) to the back of the existing drywall with 1 5/8-inch drywall screws unless the drywall you've removed has exposed at least two wall studs. You will need something solid to attach the new drywall patch to, so extend the fu...
Once you’re finished, all you’ll need to do is apply a fresh coat of paint. Your drywall patch will be strong and completely hidden, and no one should ever be able to tell that there was once a hole there. Good luck! If you'd like a professional to take care of this drywall r...
Wipe down the wall and drywall patch with a slightly dampened sponge to remove any dust. Next, applyadhesive-backed fiberglass mesh drywall tapeover the four seams of the patch. Overlap the tape at the corners for maximum strength, and center each piece directly over a seam. Firmly press dow...
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The last step is to use drywall compound to hide the repair. You’ll probably need to do this at least twice to do a good job. If you pile on the compound, it will crack while drying. Take the wide putty knife and smoothly spread the compound across the screws and patch, extending ...
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The challenge of fixing holes in drywall is in covering the gap. To fix a large hole in drywall, make a clean cutout around the hole and insert a replacement pi