Read on to learn how.
Use safety goggles to seal and protect your eyes from dust or foreign bodies.
Knowing where your electrical and plumbing lines are is essential before cutting into the wall.
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To be safe, shut off the electricity and cut slowly to avoid damaging lines.
When you have applied and sanded the final coat, the joint tape should not be visible.
Too much sanding runs the risk of exposing the joint tape.
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If you are patching many holes, you may want to first prime the patched area before painting.
For just a small hole or two, it should not be necessary to prime first.
Large holes will require a patch.
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Pieces of broken drywall will need to be removed; they cannot be reused.
The fix will depend on the size of the hole.
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