Sheetrock Repair 2
Place the sheetrock patch into hole and against the support boards.
Secure the patch with sheetrock screws.
Set the screws so that the heads
are slightly below the outer surface of the sheetrock,
but try not to
break the paper surface with the screw heads.
Place self sticking fiber mesh joint tape over the
joints. You can "butt" the tape in the corners as shown in the lower
right corner (for a less protrusive repair). Or you can "over lap" the
tape in the corners (for more strength). Paper joint tape can also be
used but it would have to be stuck on with joint compound.
The idea when applying join compound is to build up enough
of a surface to cover the tape,
and yet still appear flat with the wall. Apply 1st coat of joint compound.
Use a thin coat of compound over the tape as
shown, using a 6 or 9 inch broad knife (Joint Knife). Allow
to dry. Check for any high ridges that may be in the compound
and sand them off with a 120 grit sandpaper or a sanding block.
Apply the second coat of joint compound using a wide
joint knife. Spread the compound out father with each coat. You may need
to go well over a foot out from each seam with the compound. Don't apply
really thick. Allow to dry. Again : sand off any ridges and, then you
will probably have to apply a 3rd coat of joint compound.
