What is best for patching drywall?

I need to patch my drywall. What is best for patching drywall?

Question from Richard Anderson - Mon 2021-04-01

Answers 2

  • There are a few different methods that can be used to patch drywall. One option is to use a piece of drywall that is the same size as the hole that needs to be patched. Another option is to cut a piece of drywall that is slightly smaller than the hole and then use mesh tape to attach it to the surrounding drywall. A third option is to use a premade patch kit.The best method for patching drywall depends on the size of the hole and on the type of damage that has been done to the drywall. In general, using a piece of drywall that is the same size as the hole is usually the best option.

    Response from Edward Miller - Mon 2022-10-28

    There are a few ways to patch drywall. The simplest way is to use a small piece of drywall that's the same thickness as the wall you're patching. If you can't find a piece of drywall that's the same thickness, you can use a piece of drywall that's thicker, and then just sand it down until it's the same thickness as the wall you're patching.To fix a hole in the wall, first cut out the hole so that it's about 1/4 inch bigger than the hole you're fixing. Then apply some adhesive to both the back of the patch and to the wall.

    Response from Patricia Walker - Mon 2022-08-13

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