How To Repair Drywall For Any Type Of Hole
Drywall is made of gypsum plaster that is pressed between thick sheets of paper and drywall is part of what makes up walls and ceilings. To feather the edge, increase pressure and angle on the drywall knife as you reach the outer edges of the patch area to minimize, or thin, the joint compound on the drywall. Using fiberglass mesh tape and hot mud to repair cracked seams can help prevent their recurrence.
I dare say those who dismiss this as gimmicky haven’t done enough drywall repairs to appreciate just how much potential this has. Use a drywall knife to cover the patch with lightweight joint compound in a crisscross pattern, feathering the edges so it blends with the wall.
If one was to cut a counter bore 4″ diameter by 1/16″ deep then the volume removed would be 0.79 cubic inches, equilivant to the kerf volume removed with the …