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   Zano | Jun 04, 2004 01:54am | #1

   Just use a large knife and two coat it with a setting or joint compond,  before you do that make sure there is no loose paper anymore.  After youtr done, sand it lightly , then prime it and then paint it.

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   NickNukeEm | Jun 04, 2004 02:06am | #2

   And most important, have the kids help with the repair. 

   No kidding, it might take a little more time, but they will learn there are consequences for their actions, they will spend some quality time with you, and more importantly, YOU will spend quality time (provided you make it so) with them.  And maybe they will get an interest in working with tools/repairing stuff.  Never hurts to have either.

   I never met a tool I didn't like!
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   WayneL5 | Jun 04, 2004 03:10am | #3

   When you sand, use a board a few inches longer than the span across the damaged area as your sanding block.  It will produce a flatter surface that way.  If you sanded with a small block, or worse yet, just folded paper, you'd be smooth, but not flat, and the patch would show.

   Primer will help give the finish a more even look.  If you skip the primer the paint will absorb differently into the patch than the surrounding wall and will look a little different in sheen and smoothness.

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   Shep | Jun 04, 2004 03:48am | #4

     In addition to the good advice you've already gotten, I like to seal the exposed sheetrock core and paper edges with some BIN spray. It seems to help keep the core from sucking the water out of the compound too quickly.

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   DanH | Jun 04, 2004 04:13am | #5

   Yeah, I'd suggest some sort of primer first. It binds up the loose fibers so they don't get into the mud.

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   kknh3 | Jun 22, 2004 06:41am | #7

   Thanks for the info, but what is BIN spray?

   KK

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   FastEddie1 | Jun 22, 2004 06:51am | #8

   BIN is a brand name...it's sold in the paint dept of HD and Lowes in the primer section.  Comes in gallon cans and aerosol spray cans.  Might also be called Zinsser.  There's two or three very similar products.  They seal and prime the walls...good for covering crayon and magic marker also, if you have kiddos.Whenever you are asked if you can do a job, tell'em "Certainly, I can!"  Then get busy and find out how to do it.  T. Roosevelt

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   Shep | Jun 23, 2004 12:28am | #12

     I see Ed beat me to the punch.

     But to add to his answer, BIN ( the spray version ) is a white-tinted, shellac - based product that is great for sealing over stains and sealing in damaged areas of drywall. It drys VERY quickly, so you can continue work in a very short time. I usually try to keep a can in my truck, since its so handy. It can be found at any decent paint store, as well as the big box places.

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   Drew | Jun 22, 2004 04:31pm | #9

   Having just stripped the wallpaper from walls that were improperly papered (wallpaper applied directly to sheetrock with no primer) I'll tell you that you want to first peel all loose pieces, then LIGHTLY prime the raw paper. I emphasize "lightly" because if you lap on the primer, it'll bubble that raw cardboard in places and you'll have to peel again!  Spraying the primer would be a good idea to keep it light.  Then skim coat, sand, seal again, and paint.

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   Shep | Jun 23, 2004 12:11am | #10

    Drew-

     good advice, but you sent it to the wrong guy.

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   Duey | Jun 07, 2004 03:46am | #6

         If you decide to use a setting-type compound, make sure it's an easy-sand variety, and as stated above, definitely use a primer.

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   PhillGiles | Jun 23, 2004 12:19am | #11

   3M "77" spray adhesive - comes in various formulae for weak to hard stick.

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   Phill Giles

   The Unionville Woodwright

   Unionville, Ontario