Fixing a dry wall
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GerardPRO5
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yep.
1. cut the hole out.
2. go to Home Depot, find a piece of drywall that's the same size as the hole
3. buy some drywall tape (or if you want to cheat, the fiberglass kind)
4. put the drywall piece in the hole
5. tape it up
6. spackle it up
7. apply primer
8. paint
next time, don't smash your head against the wall.
1. cut the hole out.
2. go to Home Depot, find a piece of drywall that's the same size as the hole
3. buy some drywall tape (or if you want to cheat, the fiberglass kind)
4. put the drywall piece in the hole
5. tape it up
6. spackle it up
7. apply primer
8. paint
next time, don't smash your head against the wall.
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GerardPRO5 said:
you will need some wood to back the corners, unless you cut back to the studs...make sure all sides are square.
GerardPRO5
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yep. forgot about that.
the few times I did it, there was a stud (me).
actually, you can buy clips in the same aisle that they sell the drywall tape...you can clip the corners to existing drywall...
the clips make it easy...but having a stud is easier.
the easiest way to fix a hole quickly is..
They make these patched in different sizes with a metal backer and stickey mesh spackle tape around the edges. They are a bit expensive, but better then buying a whole sheet of drywall. the cost about 3-5$ you can find them in the spackle section.
Then buy a small container of spackle (green lid) a disposable spackle knife ( a 6" knife is very versitle) and some drywall sand paper or a sanding sponge.
the trick is apply more pressure to the side of the knife not touching the patch allowing a slight fade back into the finished dry wall. usually takes 3 coats. when sanding dont sand to hard or you will go into the spacle tape. the 2nd and third coat is more of a finish coat just aiming at perfection. Sand lightly, make sure it is dry b4 sanding. first coat might take 4+ hrs.
They make these patched in different sizes with a metal backer and stickey mesh spackle tape around the edges. They are a bit expensive, but better then buying a whole sheet of drywall. the cost about 3-5$ you can find them in the spackle section.
Then buy a small container of spackle (green lid) a disposable spackle knife ( a 6" knife is very versitle) and some drywall sand paper or a sanding sponge.
the trick is apply more pressure to the side of the knife not touching the patch allowing a slight fade back into the finished dry wall. usually takes 3 coats. when sanding dont sand to hard or you will go into the spacle tape. the 2nd and third coat is more of a finish coat just aiming at perfection. Sand lightly, make sure it is dry b4 sanding. first coat might take 4+ hrs.
this is what the patch look like, notice the flat sheet metal used.
It all depends on the size of the hole, but for something not to large this is the fastest way. Also if your in a hurry, they have this powder called speed set 45, mix it with water and it dries in 45 mins. great for a 1st coat when your in a hurry.
Anything to big, do what was said above.
Lots of good advice people have given. Here is an article on the web with pics:
http://www1.diynet.com/diy/wa_drywall/article/0,2037,DIY_14407_2271150,00.html
LOL...someone above said that drywall is expensive....it's like $5 bucks for a 3/8" 4x8 foot sheet at Home Depot. Pretty darn cheap.
http://www1.diynet.com/diy/wa_drywall/article/0,2037,DIY_14407_2271150,00.html
LOL...someone above said that drywall is expensive....it's like $5 bucks for a 3/8" 4x8 foot sheet at Home Depot. Pretty darn cheap.
GerardPRO5
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you can actually ask them to cut a piece out for you...I bought a 2'x1' piece of drywall for 30 cents.
...just enough to fix the hole about the size of my foot...
...just enough to fix the hole about the size of my foot...
mazdadan said:
3/8"
that stuff breaks just looking at it. hopefully your house it at least 1/2" Drywall isnt much, just if you dont have a truck it is a pain to haul. I wasnt aware they would let you buy a small piece. That is nice of them, there is so many scrap/broken piece around the store.Yeah Home Depot trims it down if you don't need a whole sheet.
Unfortunately here, the Contractor's drywall of choice is 3/8" for most homes. They just slap them up and do a half ass mud job.
Personally when I bought drywall to finish my basement, I got 1/2"
Unfortunately here, the Contractor's drywall of choice is 3/8" for most homes. They just slap them up and do a half ass mud job.
Personally when I bought drywall to finish my basement, I got 1/2"
mazdadan said:
werd, i feel 1/2 or 5/8 is easier to work with also. it makes for a much better job. cutting out boxes on 3/8 is like doing surgery. It wants to fall apart so easily.
I did my base ment with 1/2 also. it was just a b**** getting the sheets around the corner and down the stairs. Im lazy so i never finished it, just framed it and rocked it. Its just a room for me to hang out in. It looks better than the ugly block walls.
Around here some of the older house (mass production) use a 2x4 on edge and 1/4" paneling. wanna talk about cheap.
paulmp3 said:
LOL, I hear you on that....I'm about at the same stage as you. I've got a 900sq ft. basement and I haven't done anything besides frame and rock it. I used steel framing for non-load bearing walls and it made the job so much easier.
Yeah carrying 1/2" stuff down the stairs in bundles of 2 was a b****. I was worried the 3/8" stuff would snap in half unloading it from my truck....LOL. Not to mention 1/2" stuff was still less than 6 bucks a sheet!
i used 2 1/2 metal studs, they make framing a snap. Also good for moisture in basements.
I did mine 2 or 3 years ago and it is still like that. someday i will get around to finishing it. I have all the electric and cable tv wiring done, so it is good enough for me.
I did mine 2 or 3 years ago and it is still like that. someday i will get around to finishing it. I have all the electric and cable tv wiring done, so it is good enough for me.
