Fixing a Massive Hole in Drywall

[Kitten Diver]

Don't listen to them....you will fug it all up and then wind up hiring someone after wasting your time and money.

Bleys is obviously a professional contractor and builds mansions and corporate buildings all over the East Coast and Hawk is Canadian and not to be trusted.

*Edit* - Bleys took down his step by step Bob Vila instructions?

Do you perceive contracting as a rocket science or something? I promise its not hard.

The only excuse for a man not fixing this himself is if an hour of his time is worth more than $500. For some reason I doubt many huddlers have this problem.

[Johnny Rockets]

I thought Kitten Diver did a more simple job of explaining.. if you thought mine was more detailed, I can repost.. ;)

it really isn't that difficult...

But he is a 21 year old college kid who likes to binge drink and has friends who throw people through walls. He has no business using a drywall knife or spackle.

[bleys]

this is a basic overview, even though it's on a bit smaller scale..

[bleys]

But he is a 21 year old college kid who likes to binge drink and has friends who throw people through walls. He has no business using a drywall knife or spackle.

a man has to grow up some time...

this is a basic overview, even though it's on a bit smaller scale..

[The TrueGrit]

But he is a 21 year old college kid who likes to binge drink and has friends who throw people through walls. He has no business using a drywall knife or spackle.

There could be some wires back there.

[Johnny Rockets]

There could be some wires back there.

Exactly....what if he cuts the Direct TV line? Kids life would be miserable for a good 2-3 days.

Just not worth the risk.

[bleys]

There could be some wires back there.

if the hole is big enough, which it is, he can feel behind to tell.. that goes for pipes as well.

but you two do raise good points...

it's like when I 1st saw my brakes being changed, I realized wtf am I paying someone to do this for me? I figure with him being in college, money would be nice to save..

[Davidson Deac II]

a man has to grow up some time...

Best to grow up by practicing on something that wont cost you more money if you screw it up.

I spent 10 years in the Navy before I got married, and they don't use drywall on ships. So when I got out and bought a house, I had a lot to learn. Fortunately, I had a couple of friends that were very good at this sort of stuff, and willing to show me how as long as I paid for the beer. Or in one guys case, paid for the marijuana (after he finished of course :))

[The TrueGrit]

Dude post a picture of said hole.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

twhs!!!

[Johnny Rockets]

Dude post a picture of said hole.

Careful what you ask for...never know what you will see around here after asking a question like that.

[Montsta]

If there is texture on the wall you are going to have to use a texture gun and shoot it after you have sheetrocked, mudded, and floated it a few times too. Between the material and having to rent or borrow a gun you may want to hire an out of work drywall guy to do it cheap.

Source: My father has been a painting and drywall contractor for 30 years, and I worked for him for just over 6.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Not exactly an easy fix at this size I don't believe.

[bleys]

If there is texture on the wall you are going to have to use a texture gun and shoot it after you have sheetrocked, mudded, and floated it a few times too. Between the material and having to rent or borrow a gun you may want to hire an out of work drywall guy to do it cheap.

Source: My father has been a painting and drywall contractor for 30 years, and I worked for him for just over 6.

I doubt there is texture on the wall.. lol