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Debate: Should you cut out bad drywall or just patch it?
Ran into a corner that had water damage about 3 inches wide. Spent 4 hours trying to patch it with mesh tape and compound, and it still looked like garbage. Wondering if I should have just cut out a 2x2 foot section and started fresh. Which takes less time in the long run for you guys?
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rodriguez.diana1mo ago
Did you try using a hot mud for that first coat?
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williamhill1mo ago
Hot mud saved my ass on a similar repair last month.
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Used to think patching was always faster but that one time I spent half a day fighting with a wet spot changed my mind. Cutting out a big square and throwing in new drywall takes maybe an hour tops and it looks right the first time.
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