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[Silvertree]

Name larry cisneros
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Your Question
can a piece of sheetrock be cut out, new put in and be seamed with an already painted surface.

The Paul says:

Yes it can be put in but that's the easy part, you then need to apply joint compound, tape and more joint compound, let it dry and sand lightly making the seam blend in perfectly.

Then you prime and paint over the repair.

Can you do it without tape and compound (plaster mix), no!

[fez-head]

Better prime first then paint over the repair so it doesn't flash.

[Leo G]

Install joint compound?

[Silvertree]

Better prime first then paint over the repair so it doesn't flash.

OK, OK ! Prime first.

[Silvertree]

Install joint compound?

Hey, I send the next question to you. OK apply joint compound.

[Leo G]

Good to go.

[fez-head]

Oh lord.... we better just send him here http://www.drywallschool.com/protips.htm

Dont laugh..... I bought the "Mega Pack" (http://www.drywallschool.com/megapack.htm) for $25 to train my guys on matching different textures.

Worth every penny.

[Blue]

Do you attach the drywall patch to anything or just set it in the hole?

[fez-head]

Do you attach the drywall patch to anything or just set it in the hole?

I fill the hole with spray foam first. It takes several cans to fill the cavity. Then I shave off the part that bubbles out of the hole using a belt sander and RRP methods.

[Silvertree]

Do you attach the drywall patch to anything or just set it in the hole?

I was wondering when that one would come up.

I took the question to mean can you just cut a piece and stick it in the hole?

[fez-head]

Next time he better Ask The Rory instead.

[Blue]

Thats why they ivented 5 gallon paint sticks! Just having fun with you Paul.

[Leo G]

Next time he better Ask The Rory instead.

:laugh3::laugh3::laugh4:

[DavidC]

Can I get a refund? I thought Ask The Paul was in video format.

Good Luck
Dave

[Eieio]

Do you attach the drywall patch to anything or just set it in the hole?

you cut the patch with wings (BLOW PATCH) if its small, if it is a larger patch use 2x4 blocking

[Blue]

you cut the patch with wings (BLOW PATCH) if its small, if it is a larger patch use 2x4 blocking
We don't do that kind of sloppy work in these parts mister.

[Eieio]

We don't do that kind of sloppy work in these parts mister.


its called "skilled labor" takes years of training..

[neolitic]

its called "skilled labor" takes years of training..

ADD helps.

[fez-head]

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I had never heard of a Blow Patch... Guess we really should have Asked The Rory. :2thumbsup:


http://www.finehomebuilding.com/item/9175/small-drywall-patch

[nEighter]

fez that is how my dad does it.. I use strips of 1"X on the back side, take paper 3/4" off the wall and the patch, put some mesh down, and skim and sand flat. No Facking patch humps in my patching..

[Silvertree]

Question is:

We have a 1 1/2 story Victorian that has knockdown textured walls throughout. I would like smooth walls more in keeping with the home's style, but it would be very expensive to have that done and my husband and I are not talented in that department. Can orange peel be sprayed on to cover and smooth the appearance of the stucco-like wall?

Answer is:
You want smooth walls and that's easy, but as you say costs a lot of money.

First you smooth out the walls and then you need to prime and paint your new smooth walls. this is a low material cost job with a lot of professional labor, its slow work and you need to protect the work areas and wait for things to dry. When done properly you end up with those smooth walls.

Orange peel is yet one more texture so its not the way to get the look you want.

The answer is no to Orange peel and yes to applying a smooth layer of material over your textured surfaces. this may mean knocking down the high spots and resurfacing.

Good luck, and if you like send us a picture of your texture and maybe the Remodel Crazy members could suggest another solution.

The Paul

[framer55]

Paul you were told to let Rory answer the next one. Man you can't follow direction.

[Silvertree]

Rory was busy getting the cork out of a bottle at the time.