Patching drywall is a lot easier than it seems. When you have to fix a surface that has been damaged, I suggest you make it a square minimum of 14” x 14” wide or cut until you find the backing on either side of the hole to patch. Then cut a piece approximately ¼” max shorter than the hole, this will allow you to place it the way you want it without forcing the drywall in place. If you are using paper tape, you need to put some mud first. 

Mud: I recommend you to use pre-made mud which, you can find at any hardware store.

 

 

What if I’m in a hurry? Don’t worry, buy a bag of hot mud or better known as drywall patch. You can find it in different drying times such as 5min, 15 min, 20 min, and 45 min. (I don’t recommend you use the 5 minute mud if you have never done drywall.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are using fiber tape, don’t worry about putting mud under it. Use it after you placed the tape.

 

After you place the tape, leave it dry for about 10 minutes and then place mud uniformly around the area you are patching. Remember, don’t try to make it perfectly flat, make it a little bulky so you can flatten it out later with the sand paper.

 

 

Let it dry! Don’t be impatient; (talking for self experience) this will cost you more if you don’t let the mud dry first. After the mud is dry, you can sand it with a sanding block and even out the surface. Once you have finished this process, you can begin to texture.



Good Luck!!