Drywall repair

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  Drywall repair

As you can see there is a wall repair which has to much texture and it does not match the surrounding area.  Let's see what else we will find.

 Surprise! After cutting the outer area with a razor knife, there was a thin metal patch which was used to cover the hole. I will use mesh tape for this application and you will see why in the next photo's.

 Mesh tape was applied over the hole and on to the surrounding area for support. The mesh tape has an adhesive on it's surface and it makes it easy for it to stick to the wall.  I applied a few more strips in the center for more support.

Note: I used 20 min. compound mix for this project. If there is no time restraint you can use basic drywall compound. Apply small amount of compound. It's amazing how little goes a long way.

 This is the first application with 20 minute compound using a 4 in. compound blade. I applied a small amount to the area and lightly onto the mesh tape, over the hole. What I like about this application is the tape can be slightly pushed in to give you a concave area. This will keep you from over applying the compound like the first picture. The main thing here, don't over apply the compound on the mesh tape, keep it close. Try not to fill the hole in one shot. Let this completely dry.

Another coat of of compound was applied with a 6 in blade. Build up the hole so that it is level with the surrounding area. It may take another coat to get everything level. When the compound fully dries and you are satisfied go ahead and sand the area with 150 grit sandpaper.
I like to sand  the outer sides to feather them into the surrounding area, and then into the center.  Wipe the area clean with a damp cloth, when dry apply a water base primer with a 4 in. roller and a 1/2 in. nap.

In this final photo I applied the orange peal texture from a spray can. Try not to cover the area in one shot. Take a moment to see if you need more and apply again. To remove the excess, use a damp sponge before it dries. Spray slightly onto the outer areas of the patch going on the original wall texture, but be careful not to over do it. When texture is dry I applied a water base primer and when it dried, I applied latex finish coats with a 4 in roller 1/2 nap.

NOTE: Practice spraying the texture onto a piece of drywall or board before applying it to the wall. Most of these spray cans have a dial at the tip which enables you to increase or decrease the amount of coverage. Cover the floor, furniture and window treatments before spraying the texture. Protect your eyes and ware a dust mask. Follow all manufactures instructions. Take your time and have fun! If have any questions please -
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