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Dry, Sand, and Finish

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5 Ways to Repair Drywall You Didn't Know

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Let the applied joint compound dry overnight, or until it is completely dry to the touch. Once dry, lightly sand the patched area with fine-grit sandpaper (120-220 grit) until it is smooth and flush with the surrounding wall. If the mesh is still visible or the patch feels uneven, apply a second, thin coat of joint compound, feathering the edges once more. Allow to dry and sand again. Repeat as necessary until a seamless finish is achieved. Finally, prime and paint the repaired area to match the existing wall color.

Goal: Allow the first coat of compound to dry completely, then lightly sand and apply additional coats if needed, sanding between each coat until smooth. Paint to match the wall.

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We got a nice little covered area. This is going to dry overnight. Then we're just going to lightly sand it with 120 to 220 grit sandpaper. Get it all blended. If you sand a little too much and the mesh is exposed, give it a nice light coat. As long as you don't see that mesh, you'll be ready for texture. In our situation, there's no texture. So, we're just going to wait tomorrow, sand it, and then give it a roll of paint and it should be great. I'm going to give this a solid 9.5. Why? because you could just walk in the store, buy this kit. They have them in different sizes. This is the smallest one and I think one that's like a 12 x 12 is the biggest. Uh, however, it's not going to be the strongest bond just because you have nothing but mesh and some thicknesses, probably pretty small of drywall mud in the in the middle of it. So, basically, you're fixing the hole, but it's going to be a weak spot. 9.5. I'm comfortable with that. Number two on

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