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Drywall repair is a fairly simple process. Just follow these steps. The first thing to do is clean the area of any loose plaster. It is recommended to use a vacuum cleaner. The dust can be extremely unpleasant if it should get in a cut or scratch. The next thing you need to do is make the hole larger (if you have a dent ignore this step). It is necessary to make the hole into a regular shape, like a square, triangle, rectangle, etc. The only way to do this is cut out more. This serves two purposes, it removes any damaged drywall from the edges, and it gives you a much easier shape to measure.
Measure your hole. Use a piece of scrap drywall or drywall replacement (available at most hardware stores) to cut your replacement patch. It needs to be the same size or slightly smaller, about an 1/8 inch. Check the fit against the hole and sand off any lumps that prevent a good fit.
If you have a dent, go ahead and follow this last step. Take the wall-patching compound (mud) and liberally spread it on the patching tape. Place patching tape on your patch, which is now in place. Smooth the surface using your trowel. Don't worry if you have a few uneven areas. Make sure you work out from the patch, trying to blend it in to the rest of the wall. Let it sit for 24 hrs.
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