Summary: Learn how to repair damage to plasterboard, fix fine cracks in plasterboard, repair a small hole in plasterboard and repair a large hole in plasterboard.
Replace loose pieces of scrim tape and re-seal with jointing compound.
Small holes in plasterboard can be repaired using an off-cut of plasterboard.
Cut around the hole or crack to make a rectangular hole.
Push the plasterboard rectangle through the hole with the adhesive facing you.
Pull the string tight ensuring that the rectangle covers the hole and hold in place until the adhesive has set.
To repair a large hole you will need to cut out a section of plasterboard between two wall studs.
Cut out your marked section of plasterboard with a craft knife.
Fix two timber noggins to the exposed studs at the top and bottom of the hole.
Cover the joints with self-adhesive jointing tape.
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