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Fast Drywall fix with basic tools #diy

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Video by Mr. Build It

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This video demonstrates a method for repairing small to medium-sized holes in drywall using a custom-made drywall patch, often referred to as a California patch or butterfly patch. The process involves precisely cutting out the damaged area, preparing a new patch from scrap drywall by removing excess gypsum board while leaving the paper backing, applying joint compound, installing the patch, and then applying a final coat of compound for a seamless finish.

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got a hole in the wall let me show how you can quickly repair it with just these simple basic tools step on and cut a nice even Square where the hole is that's a damn good looking Square next grab yourself a scrap piece of drywall H I'll only need about this much of it keep in mind this is the front side this is the back side on the back side cut the square right in the middle of your scrap piece utility KN come real handy so just Scorch the very top of the brown paper make it your little square did you get this far you're doing real good here's the fun part start breaking it and this is where all your weird childhood Hobbies come into play peel off without tearing the white paper all the excess drywall around your Square ah crap let me redo that first try next Max some mud on it grab your patch put it on like a sticker and spread

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