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Materials Required
Drywall
Drywall screws
Drywall tape
Joint compound
Repair Small Drywall Cracks
If what you are repairing is just a hairline crack, it is best to first widen it a bit with a knife, and brush away any dust. This will allow you to get the mud right into the crack rather than just coating the top. Apply a thin coat of mud into the crack and allow it to dry.
Repair Large Hole Drywall
The simplest solution is also the best: cutting a patch from another piece of drywall and securing it with wood backing strips and drywall screws. Once the patch is in place, tape and "mud" (apply joint compound) over the seams, just like when installing new drywall. If you finish the patch carefully, it will not be visible.
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