- Drywall Sheet – Standard sheet for residential use is 4x8 ranging up to 4x14. A standard thickness is 3/8 to 1/2 inch, but since your area could be different, makes sure to measure before you purchase. Also, if repairing a small area, don’t be afraid to ask the store if they have any leftovers or scraps.
- Power Drill (Cordless Preferred) – This will allow you to easily and effortlessly secure your repair piece into place.
- Screws – The necessary size of screws will depend on size of area and depth of stud. Standard size that you will likely be dealing with is 1 1/4 inch and 1 5/8 inch screws.
- Drywall (Keyhole) Saw – This is an essential tool for any drywall repair project. It easily cuts through targeted areas without damaging the surrounding areas.
- Stud Finder – This tool will be essential in the beginning part of repair surrounding large holes.
- Drywall (Putty) Knives – The size and type of this tool depends on the project you are working on. If dealing with cracks, the 1 or 2 inch knife is best. If dealing with holes or open areas, 4 inch, 8 inch or bigger is ideal. When working on inside corners, special knives can be used for best results
- Utility Knife (with replacement blades) – This is a great tool to have around for nearly any project. With drywall, it is a great tool for removing small chunks or excess that can not be handled by the drywall saw.
- T-Square – This a helpful tool in gauging accurate lines, angles and measurements throughout the drywall repair process.
- Tape Measure – Always a helpful tool to have around to measure your area, your piece of drywall and your finished product.
- Drywall Compound (20 min. dry preferred) – Next to your piece of drywall, this may be your most important material. In the end it will help to provide a professional looking completed piece. Twenty minute dry variety is preferred to help avoid waiting overnight between coats.
- Paper Drywall Tape – This is essential in the repair process. This is the material your place over your area before you apply the compound.
- Sandpaper (coarse-mesh) & Block- After compound has dried, this is used to smooth the area before priming and painting the repaired area.
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