DIY

The original post: /r/diy by /u/dibujo-de-buho on 2024-11-13 21:44:16.

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I have a nagging feeling that I used too much mud and that the fix is not going to hold up so I figured I'd make a post and let the masses learn from my mistakes.

To fill the gaps between the patches and the existing drywall I used 5 minutes joint compound and then 20 minute joint compound to ease the transition. I used more joint compound towards the top because the two cutouts protruded a bit more than the others