Ideally left and right stud.
Patching the seam in the middle, without the support of a stud behind
makes it harder, it flexes and is much harder to get smooth out
the mud when closing things back up.
If needed, you can add a 1x4 behind the seam to provide support.
Then again, this is just a garage wall, doesn't have to be as nice
as inside the house...
On 11/27/2012 08:53 AM, Tori wrote:
> Thanks. Do i need a left and right stud or just any one stud
>
> --- In DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com, Dave Uebele <daveu@...> wrote:
>>
>> Try to keep the hole you open square, with straight edged.
>> Use a straight edge to score the edge of the hole with utility knife.
>> Cut away to middle of stud, so that you can nail repair
>> to the stud.
>> Start smaller, find the studs, and score, trim to
>> middle of stud as you determine exactly location.
>>
>> You can also use drwyall saw, but I'm leery of anything that might
>> also cut wiring hidden inside wall (done that once).
>>
>> Just keep scoring, don't try to cut all the way through in one pass.
>> Perhaps just a small hole, rougher cut,
>> then expand to the neat edges I mentioned. Makes patching much easier if
>> you are adding a square/rectangle.
>>
>> If you have an opening, you can expand by scoring the outside paper,
>> then pushing the drywall into the opening to snap the rest of the
>> gypsum.
>>
>> dave
>> On 11/27/2012 04:38 AM, Tori wrote:
>>> Im going to open a piece of drywall as its evident from the exterior and interior appearance that I need to investigate. But other than accidental holes and damage I dont know how best and with what tool to cut this area out so that its repairable easily. Its located at the very bottom of garage wall. About a whole 2foot wide by 6" high section is the curious area.
>>>
>>
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