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Posted by on January 15, 2007, 8:37 pm
SBH wrote:
> I just installed a closet door frame and door. While nailing part of the
> frame in the upper right corner, a piece of drywall broke away. The size is
> about 5" vertical by 2" wide in a cone/funnel shape which left about a 1.5"
> base right to the stud where the frame is nailed. The piece came out as a
> whole (minus a few little chips here and there). Therefore, what would be
> best to repair.....apply a little compound and put the piece back in then
> compound the rest on top followed by the normal procedure of drying,
> sanding, painting, etc. OR just fill in the entire area with compound
> followed by the normal procedure?
>
> Any other input appreciated.
>
> Thank you
In the past, I have stuffed in some crumpled newspaper as a backfill
and then trowelled plaster over it. Sand and repaint.-Jitney
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