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Drywall Repair for the Do It Your Self Homeowner |
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Large Hole Repair |
1) To repair a large hole, first draw a square around it. Use a level to center one
side of the square on a nearby stud. |
2) Cut three sides of the square using a drywall saw. Lift off the debris as you cut
to keep it from falling into the wall cavity. |
3) Remove the drywall over the stud using a utility knife. Score down the line
centered on the stud. |
4) Use a piece of1 x 4 pine to provide backing for the repair panel. Apply a
generous amount of construction adhesive to the backing board. |
5) Use a pair of C-clamps to fasten the backing board to the surrounding drywall.
Some adhesive should squeeze from the joint to indicate a secure bond. |
6) After the adhesive has dried, cut a repair panel to fit, and fasten it to
the stud and the backing board with drywall screws. |
7) Apply self-adhering fiberglass mesh tape over the repair-panel seams. Overlap
the tape at the corners for maximum strength, and center each piece over a seam. |
8) Use a 3- or a 4-in. drywall knife to apply the first layer of drywall compound over the tape. |
9) Smooth the dried compound with a hand sander fitted with coarse sanding mesh.
Level the repair with the surrounding surface. |
10) Apply several skim coats of drywall compound over the repaired area. Use an 8-in. taping knife, and sand only the last coat. |
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