A plumber left a 8"x15" rectangle hole in drywall. There are no studs to nail to only pipes behind. I have the rectangle piece.
2006-07-06 18:58:10 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Screw a piece of 2x4 inside the hole for support, then cut a piece of drywall 8"x 15", make it a little smaller so that it will fit in the hole. Next screw in the drywall will screws into the 2x4. Next apply firber-glass painter's tape where the old wall meets the new dry-wall. Then apply sparkling on the taped area, untill the area is smooth out. For more repair tips, check out this guide :http://www.allhomerepairsyourself.com
2006-07-08 07:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a guy once made a great patch by using drywall screws to screw strips of drywall behind the borders overlapping slightly into the hole, then mudding the piece back into the hole from which it came.
If your hole is 8 x 15, it probably would work to make it a little bigger and just apply a regular patch right across a couple of studs. Assuming the 15 is a horizontal dimension.
2006-07-06 19:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by lowerbearville 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I saw this one on Ask this old house.
Get a scrap piece of 1x2 or whatever is available and cut them a couple inches longer on each side than the 15" length or 19" long. Hold the wood so that half is behind the drywall and half sticking out from inside the hole. Use drywall screws to tighten the top middle and lower ends of the wood through the existing drywall. Tighten the screws so they just start to push below the surface. Repeat on other side. Now you should have a 2 sided picture frame on the inside of the hole. Place the measured and cut patch of drywall into the hole and screw into place into the wood frame below.
You should now have a total of 12 screw heads and the edge of the drywall to cover with fiberglass drywall tape. Place spackle over the tape and feather out to the wall with a trowel in long strokes to avoid creases. You can sand when dry and reapply another layer of spackle. Then paint over surface when dried.
2006-07-06 20:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use small strips of wood around the perimeter letting them overhang into the opening 3/4" and fasten them with 1 1/4" drywall screws through the face of the wall.
2006-07-13 05:36:31 · answer #4 · answered by rlynnrussell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a piece slightly larger than your hole. drill a small hole in the center and place some string through the hole (toward you). Place glue along the edge and insert the complete piece , then pull the sting towards you and secure till glued in place. Once dry fill with a filler of your choice . Sorry difficult to explain of paper but very simple to do ...good luck
2006-07-06 20:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by grahamhoodsa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋