Step-By-Step Pictures and Instructions: How To Repair Holes in Drywall

Fix small holes, large holes and cracked corners. Read an overview of How To Repair Holes in Drywall.
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How To Repair Holes in Drywall: Large Holes - Step 1
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Large Holes

1. Draw a rectangle around the break with a straightedge or square. Look or put your hand through the break to feel for wires or other obstructions. Then cut out the section with a drywall saw or utility knife.

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I think that the first step is to make the patch, then trace the patch overthe damaged area and the cutout will beperfect. I also like to make the cuts like the top of a jack-o-lantern (beveled so that the patch will not fall in.

By Peter G Bracci, on 10/20/2009
This is just the tip I was looking for for the eact problem I have! Thank you!

By Anjiegirl, on 03/13/2009

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