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Prepare the Damaged Surface — Clean the Damaged Area

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Drywall Patch · Step 1 of 9

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First, use a 6-in-1 painter's tool to carefully scrape away all loose and torn drywall paper from the damaged area. It is crucial to remove any unstable paper, as neglecting this step will cause the repair to fail and the paper to come off eventually, ruining the work. The goal is to create a clean, stable edge around the damaged section, preparing the surface for subsequent repairs.

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First, we will use a 6-in-1 painter tool to prepare a surface. We need to get rid of the loose and drywall paper before we do any repairs. If you don't do so, eventually, they'll come off by itself and ruin all your work.

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