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Patch a medium drywall hole

Walls & drywall · Medium drywall hole
LIKELY CAUSE
Damaged gypsum board
Success rate
0% success
Successful repairs
0
People tried
0
Repair time
2h
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated cost
€0
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Fix Score 94
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TOOLS
Required tools
Drywall patchknifecompoundsandpaper
PARTS
Parts used
No replacement parts used.
REPAIR GUIDE

Step by step

  1. 1
    Check for hidden wiring/plumbing before cutting
    Check for hidden wiring/plumbing before cutting.
  2. 2
    Trim damaged board to a sound shape
    Trim damaged board to a sound shape.
  3. 3
    Install backing or a suitable patch
    Install backing or a suitable patch.
  4. 4
    Apply joint compound in thin coats
    Apply joint compound in thin coats.
  5. 5
    Sand, prime and paint after fully dry
    Sand, prime and paint after fully dry.
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