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Sheetrock Repair Page 1 |
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This section shows a common method of repairing a fairly large hole in a sheetrock wall or ceiling. Here two boards will be used for sheetrock supports, although sometimes it is better to use an existing stud. Stick on wall patches are also available for holes up to a certain size. A large hole is in the sheetrock
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Take an approximate measurement of the size to cut the sheetrock
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Cut out a piece of
sheetrock to use for the patch. Then hold the sheetrock patch over the hole and trace around
the edges . It is better to trace a little large so that the patch will
fit into the cut-out easy.
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You can use a utility knife to make the cut-out .It would be easier to
drill a hole in the corners and
use a keyhole saw, but you must be careful of wiring and plumbing inside
the wall. A power rotary tool can be used , but will create more dust.
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The cut-out is done. Next cut two pieces of 3 or 4 inch boards each a few
inches longer than the cut-out
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Place the boards in behind the cut out as shown and secure with 1 inch
sheetrock screws. You can use longer screws be careful for wiring and
plumbing any time screws go through a wall.Usually no drilling is required for this, but a power
screwdriver works fine.
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