The Daring Dufas wrote in
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On 12/4/2010 4:33 PM, Zootal wrote:
I had to cut an 18x18 hole in the wall to repair the plumbing (@#$%
plastic pipe anyhow...).

Now I have the challenge of repairing the hole. I can use some 2x2s
or 2x4s to build a frame around the hole to attach the sheet rock to,
and while a bit of work it's not too bad and will work. Are there any
other ways to put a big chunk of sheetrock back in place that would
be less work? Clips to hold in in place, etc.?

Why don't you install a paintable access panel so you can get to it
again? The big box stores stock them as I recall.

http://www.divplastics.com/products/ezaccess/index.cfm

TDD


It's not really a good location - there is a sink and cabinet that goes on
the wall that I patched. Though honestly I love the idea - I always thought
it was somewhat stupid to put wiring and plumbing in walls and then seal
them so you can't do maintanence on them. How many here have had to rip out
a wall so they could get to the plumbing or wiring?

Yeah, yeah, I know - most plumbing and wiring never needs maintenance, so
why install a gazillion access panels that will never be needed?