The Fastest Way To Patch Drywall!!!

California patch, blowout patch, butterfly patch

[lastboomer]

if you have holes in the ceiling. this would not be the right patch?

[razzed]

As an electrician, this is how I fix holes: Step one - get a pencil, Step two: draw a big circle around said hole, step three: scribble "Please Patch" somewhere close to circle.
Works everytime, flawless finish

[Higgiebaby]

I sometimes wake up in a cold sweat yelling "feather the edge" lol

[terriblepeople]

as an electrician the easier way is to just leave the hole and wait for the little drywall elves to repair it

[christopherzdana]

"Let me know how much you hate California in the comments..." 😂
The man knows his engagement.

[johnhightshoe]

Used this in an apartment many years ago to get my deposit back. Drunk nights were the best but resulted in a hole. I just repainted the whole room to a close enough white that they never noticed. 1200 dollar deposit was worth it, lease had a clause any holes bigger than an inch was automatic lose of total deposit. Spent maybe 100 bucks on materials and got back 1000 on my deposit so it was well worth it.

[Doramius]

I've seen numerous of these. and while I've seen some really good work at making them look invisible that a patch was ever done, I've known way too many of them to give way, crack or dent due to minor pressure. If it's as simple as filling an old receptacle hole, or you have to cut out a section and replace a larger damage area....you can make your replacement piece the same way, but put a board behind the wall. For the hole shown in the video, I'd get 3/8 plywood, 2-in wide and 10-in long. The middle of the board behind the area to be patched, and use screws to draw the board to the wall. prepare the patch with mud as shown in the video, and fix it in the hole, and add screws to secure, if needed. Finish mudding the patch as shown in the video, feathering and texturing to hide. The patch is now very secure, and is less likely to give away, crack or dent.

[Iwhishihadyoutube]

I love your content, it got me through completely finishing my basement. I hadn't done drywall before and your content saved me

[carish]

I almost cried when you popped up in my feed! I relearned the CA patch and 50 other savvy and frugal tips from you 3 years ago in lockdown. I did a one-woman remodel on the worst rooms in my parents’ 1901 house—I’m talking 100 years of wallpaper down to the clayboard! Today, they have two ample offers on it! Never would’ve been possible without your channel! You’re making a difference, even if you do clean your pans and brushes in the clients’ kitchen sink! 😉

[HoboMyco]

I'm from Alabama. I grew up spending my summers helping my dad who is a Sheetrock finisher. We called this a hot patch. Great way to save time and spare having a random piece of wood in the wall.

[digitaljanus]

This tip saved me so much time and effort on a DIY project last year. Thanks so much!

[daisyq]

Thank you so much! Ever since we saw this video, my husband has been doing like this. Brilliant!

[mycreations]

Actually, this is a really smart and quick idea. My brother taught me this technique years ago when I was in my 20s and I’m almost 60 now. Thank you so much for sharing it publicly with others because it is a very easy easy way to fix drywall.❤❤❤

[tysonatkins]

I'm a painter from California, and I'm offended! But thank you for feathering your edges, and not saying, "The painters will fix it!"

This comment was meant to be facetious, for those who don't get the humor.

[mare]

THANK YOU!!!! I have two holes in my drywall from 15 years ago (children practicing their spin-kicks too close to walls). I have never known how to patch them and have just hung pictures over the holes.

NOW, I can make those children (currently in their 20's) repair my walls!!!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!

[naomiemoore]

Born and raised in Southern California. Dad was a GC. As kids we worked with him and he taught us the right and wrong way to perform different tasks. Very valuable information. Parents taught us well and have used the things they taught us and learned more along the way.

[PrincessBritneyWick]

That's called a landlord special, my guy

[imDezrt]

I'm so deep down the skate youtube rabbit hole I'm getting Ben's carpentry vids in my algorithm now

[DOCTORJAN]

I did this. When finished, I told my wife you said I was done. She wants it painted. I said I was done. She disagrees. Let the games begin!!! Great video!!

[HBSuccess]

Have done 1000s of them. I do one more thing and that’s nip off all 4 corners about an inch at a 45 . I’ve found that small change makes them much easier to fully conceal.