Prepare Custom Drywall Patch

What happens here

Take a scrap piece of drywall that is larger than the hole you cut in the wall. Hold it over the cut-out area and trace the exact dimensions of the hole onto the *backside* (brown paper side) of the scrap drywall, ensuring the patch will be slightly larger than the hole itself to allow for feathering. The video shows the demonstrator scoring the *front* side first and cutting a piece that is too small for the actual patch, and then correcting to cut the patch to size. Then, cut out this marked square or rectangle from the scrap piece using a utility knife. This piece will be the core of your patch.

Goal: Create a custom drywall patch from a scrap piece of drywall, ensuring it fits snugly into the cut-out opening. This involves precisely sizing the patch and preparing its edges.