Step 4 of 6 · Drywall Patch & Paint
Wider knife each time
Wider knife each time — step 4 of 6 in Drywall Patch & Paint. Feather 8–12 inches past the patch. Lights raking across the wall show ridges — fix now.
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Feather 8–12 inches past the patch. Lights raking across the wall show ridges — fix now. A damp sponge can knock down ridges if you hate dust.
Sand 120 then 220, mask on. Vacuum. Dust left on the wall pills in primer.
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