Comments on: Drywall Patches

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:59:28 +0000

Two tips that may improve this technique; To strengthen the patch glue it in with contact cement, also cut the corners of the paper flap in a rounded shape, the sharp corners sometimes will not lay flat. I have used this technique and these extra tips… they work very well.

By: jack

jack — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:46:20 +0000

hi i read what u wrote bout patching a drywall n it worked great 4 being my 1st time ty

By: Yvonne

Yvonne — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:02:59 +0000

I hope this works as I am trying it right now. Seems like a neat fix. Glad for the help. Moving couch up the stairs and it got stuck. Major damage to my walls with one big hole.

By: Jason Beaird

Jason Beaird — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 18:31:37 +0000

Yea, I’m almost certain that paint clumping would be due to drywall dust. Try wiping down the entire area you plan to paint with a damp rag. Also, using a good shellac based primer is a good idea when painting over large areas of joint compound. I typically use Zinsser BIN primer/sealer.

By: mark

mark — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:16:24 +0000

hi again, one other thing… I have always…always found it better to put some kind of wood behind a large patch(fist size or larger).
and never nail into drywall… always use screws.

By: mark

mark — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:12:04 +0000

hey guys…and gals, iv’e done some extensive patchwork for friends and neighbors,
i’ve run into a problem….after multiple patch’s on one wall..a dozen, i decided to mud the entire wall…like plaster..had to sand it twice but it came out really smooth with no imperfections. problem:when my friend painted it the paint clumped on the wall, is this from dust on the wall?, how do i fix that?

By: Mary Ann McKnight

Mary Ann McKnight — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:18:42 +0000

Just had the electrician leave. And he left lots of holes in the ceiling. I’m going to try your method and will let you know how they work. Grrrr. Stupid electrician.

By: Mary Ann McKnight

Mary Ann McKnight — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 23:18:41 +0000

Just had the electrician leave. And he left lots of holes in the ceiling. I’m going to try your method and will let you know how they work. Grrrr. Stupid electrician.

By: mike s

mike s — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:34:45 +0000

Thanks for the great tips. What do you think of this suggestion – instead of tracing the extra paper on the patch to match the paper border you remove on the wall, attach the patch dry with a couple of screws temporarilly, and cut through the paper border of the patch and the wall at the same time. This way the fit will be exact?

By: Jason Beaird

Jason Beaird — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 04:33:16 +0000

Eh..it’ll probably fall. If not, it may sag down some. On the ceiling you’ll want to put a piece of wood in the hole first to screw the patch to that will prevent it from falling. I’ve updated the post (above) and included a diagram. Best of luck!