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How to Fix a Drywall Hole next to an Electrical Box - Part 2

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Learn how to fix a drywall hole next to an electrical box - Part 2 of 2.

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Learn how to fix a drywall hole next to an electrical box - Part 2 of 2.

Added: 6/1/09

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By: Guest More than a year ago

This might work on a small patch but for a larger (and not much larger!) patch you should do two more things: 1. Use drywall screws to attach the patch to the lathe strip. 2. Use drywall tape to cover the entire perimeter of the gap between the patch and the existing wall.

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How to Fix a Drywall Hole next to an Electrical Box - Part 2

HOW TO FIX A DRYWALL HOLE NEXT TO AN ELECTRICAL BOX - PART 2 Next, mix up enough drywall mud to cover the patch, place the mud into the hole so that the outer edges of the hole are well battered working the mud into the hole, so that it adheres to the existing wall. Now place the patch into the hole, push and tap it in to make sure that the wet mud on the wall adheres to the patch. This will bond the patch to the wall and ensure that the patch is seated all the way into the hole. Now cover the entire patch with drywall mud using the 1-1/2 inch taping knife. Next, scrape off any excess mud that maybe left in the wall surrounding the patch pressing and working the patch so that it adheres to the wall. The wet mud will adhere to the dry edges of the patch bonding the two together. Once the first coat of the drywall mud sets which usually takes about 45 minutes apply a second coat, with this particular patch usually two coats of drywall mud will do the job. Once the mud is dry take the wet rag and feather the patch into the existing wall texture. Feathering creates a smooth transition between the patch and the wall. A wet rag is used to do this and dissolves the drywall surface and place the sand get away with the sanding block which gets drywall dust all over the room, and destroys the original wall texture. The new patch should be even with the existing wall and appear to be nice and smooth. Now tape the front of the electrical outlet to keep it clean when the texture sprayed. Now the patch can be textured to match the previous wall texture. Finally, the wall needs to be primed and printed and the project is complete.

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HOW TO FIX A DRYWALL HOLE NEXT TO AN ELECTRICAL BOX - PART 2

Next, mix up enough drywall mud to cover the patch, place the mud into the hole so that the outer edges of the hole are well battered working the mud into the hole, so that it adheres to the existing wall.

Now place the patch into the hole, push and tap it in to make sure that the wet mud on the wall adheres to the patch. This will bond the patch to the wall and ensure that the patch is seated all the way into the hole. Now cover the entire patch with drywall mud using the 1-1/2 inch taping knife.

Next, scrape off any excess mud that maybe left in the wall surrounding the patch pressing and working the patch so that it adheres to the wall. The wet mud will adhere to the dry edges of the patch bonding the two together.

Once the first coat of the drywall mud sets which usually takes about 45 minutes apply a second coat, with this particular patch usually two coats of drywall mud will do the job. Once the mud is dry take the wet rag and feather the patch into the existing wall texture. Feathering creates a smooth transition between the patch and the wall. A wet rag is used to do this and dissolves the drywall surface and place the sand get away with the sanding block which gets drywall dust all over the room, and destroys the original wall texture.

The new patch should be even with the existing wall and appear to be nice and smooth.
Now tape the front of the electrical outlet to keep it clean when the texture sprayed. Now the patch can be textured to match the previous wall texture.

Finally, the wall needs to be primed and printed and the project is complete.

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