Sandpaper or sanding block Spackling ... pay special attention to the seams where the mesh tape meets the surrounding drywall ...

Step 2: Use a four- or six-inch-wide drywall knife to apply joint compound over the patch. Be sure to apply enough pressure to force the compound through the mesh. After the compound dries ...

Luckily, you can usually repair drywall damage yourself ... a putty knife, and sandpaper—but it will also include a self-adhesive mesh patch. For medium-size holes, mesh patches reinforce ...

You’ll need basic tools like a putty knife, sandpaper, utility knife, and primer and paint. For larger repairs, a drywall saw, screws, repair clips, mesh drywall tape, and an extra pieces of ...

sandpaper Medium (smaller than 6 inches) Piece of drywall, drywall compound, drywall mesh tape, mixing pan (unless you use ready-made compound), razor knife, screwdriver, putty knife, piece of ...

But drywall ... knife and a sanding block. If the damage is more sizable, then the repair process is going to be a little more complex. For larger holes, the repair will require mesh tape to ...

You can use it for following coats too, but sanding will give you ... a bit more skill to embed it in drywall seams. The ...

Once the new piece of drywall has been secured in place, run strips of fiberglass drywall mesh tape around the edges ... patched area with a tack cloth and sanding cloth before painting over ...

Read on for guidelines for patching drywall in small-, medium-, and large-size projects. SMALL - Sandpaper - Spackling paste - Putty knife The smaller the hole, the easier it is to patch.