While professional drywall tapers make mudding look easy ... we’ll detail how to mud sheetrock using paper tape. If you’re using mesh tape, you’ll find some tips below that will help ...

Fiberglass mesh tape is already sticky and can be applied directly to the drywall. If you decide to use self-adhesive fiberglass tape, just take the backing off and apply the tape over the joint.

Use your utility knife to remove the damaged drywall. 2. Sand the area to smooth any rough edges. 3. Use mesh tape, joint tape or a mesh patch to cover the hole. 4. Cover the mesh or tape with ...

Our Tried-and-True Drywall Repair Hacks The Best Drywall Repair Kits (And How to Use Them) One of my biggest ... I have used mesh tape, but it seems to be thicker, and on smaller patches, the ...

4. Secure the patch. Using drywall screws, attach the patch to the wood brace behind it. 5. Apply mesh tape. Place the mesh tape over the gap (extend a inch or two past the hole) and use your ...

Use a stud finder to locate the nearest studs ... Once the new piece of drywall has been secured in place, run strips of fiberglass drywall mesh tape around the edges of the patch.

You also have a choice when it comes to joint tape, between paper tape and self-sticking fiberglass mesh ... (5). Use the same techniques described for the 5-in. knife. Note that some drywall ...