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2. Fiberglass mesh - Wikipedia

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   Drywall finishers also use this tape to patch holes. The most common hole in the drywall generally occurs where a doorknob has hit a wall too many times. If it is only slightly damaged, a couple of short pieces of the tape will be formed into a square and placed over the hole. A joint compound will then be applied directly to it.

3. Spackling paste - Wikipedia

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   Spackling paste is comparable and contrastable with joint compound as both look similar and serve the similar purpose of filling in low spots in walls and ceilings. [3] The chief differences are that spackling paste typically dries faster, shrinks less during drying, and is meant for smaller repairs, and not for a whole room or house.

4. Taping knife - Wikipedia

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   It can be used to spread mud over nail and screw indents in new drywall applications and is also used when using paper or fiberglass drywall tape to cover seams. Other common uses include patching holes, smoothing wall-coverings and creating specialty artistic wall finishes. Common sizes range from 15cm to 30cm wide (five to 12 inches).

5. New 3M™ Patch Plus Primer Revolutionizes Wall Repair and Painting

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   The product was designed to address the challenges painters typically face when patching a wall such as cracking, shrinking and flashing (change in paint sheen). 3M Patch Plus Primer makes the ...

6. Questions to ask yourself before you DIY - AOL

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   Cutting a hole for a new window. Before you opt for DIY, check with your local municipality first to see if you need a permit. In many cases, a professional can help you navigate the permitting ...

7. What not to fix when selling a home: 7 updates to skip (and ...

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   What not to fix before selling. ... $100 to $300 for professional drywall repair and touch-up painting and $50 to $150 for baseboard repairs and caulking. ... (nail holes, scuffs)