How to Patch Drywall Without Taping

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Take your measuring tape and measure a square perimeter around the hole of 4"x 4"

   Once you have a 4x4 square drawn out around the hole, cut this out carefully. (Do this only if you have a small hole measuring about 2"x3").
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   Step 2: then draw out the lines around this.

   Cut out a piece of sheetrock measuring 6"x 6".
   
   With this piece of sheetrock (6x6) turn it over so the back of the s-rock is "up" and measure out the dimensions of 4x4 on the back side.
   
   Draw this out with a pencil, and then use a utility knife to carefully cut the back out without going all the way through to the front paper. , Score the back somewhat deep, and leave the square in the center.
   
   You should now have the full 6x6 section with the rear scored out. , The Sheetrock will try to stay sealed to the front of the paper, but will come off if you peel it.
   
   Do this to each edge, and when done, you should have what appears to be a full 6x6 section of S-rock on front.
   
   However. when turned over, it will have a 4x4 section of S-rock in the center, with 6x6 inches of paper on the front. , You want it to fit tight.
   
   Shave any imperfections for that perfect fit. , Wet the edges of the excess paper on your patch, and the edges of the sheetrock on both the patch and the wall hole, (this will help it bond later).
   
   Apply a very small amount of joint compound to the inside of the paper that will be facing the wall. , You should now have the patch in place, and be ready for the joint compound. , Use a broad knife. , Allow this to dry and then sand smooth.
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   Step 3: Get a piece of sheetrock that measures the same thickness as your wall sheetrock (Most walls have 1/2 inch sheetrock installed).

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   Step 4: Cut the whole 6x6 section from edge to edge.

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   Step 5: Carefully break off the rock by bending with your hands.

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   Step 6: Check your fit with the 4x4 hole in the wall.

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   Step 7: Patch the drywall.

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   Step 8: Slide the 4x4 into the 4x4 hole

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   Step 9: keeping it even with the wall by not pressing in too far.

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    Step 10: Carefully draw out any bubbles around the edges of the excess paper

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    Step 11: bringing it tight and flush with the wall.

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    Step 12: Apply a small amount of the compound around the edges of the paper

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    Step 13: making up the difference of the thickness of the paper to the wall.

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