I just installed a closet door frame and door. While nailing part of the
frame in the upper right corner, a piece of drywall broke away. The size is
about 5" vertical by 2" wide in a cone/funnel shape which left about a 1.5"
base right to the stud where the frame is nailed. The piece came out as a
whole (minus a few little chips here and there). Therefore, what would be
best to repair.....apply a little compound and put the piece back in then
compound the rest on top followed by the normal procedure of drying,
sanding, painting, etc. OR just fill in the entire area with compound
followed by the normal procedure?

Any other input appreciated.

Thank you

"SBH" wrote in message
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I just installed a closet door frame and door. While nailing part of the
frame in the upper right corner, a piece of drywall broke away. The size is
about 5" vertical by 2" wide in a cone/funnel shape which left about a 1.5"
base right to the stud where the frame is nailed. The piece came out as a
whole (minus a few little chips here and there). Therefore, what would be
best to repair.....apply a little compound and put the piece back in then
compound the rest on top followed by the normal procedure of drying,
sanding, painting, etc. OR just fill in the entire area with compound
followed by the normal procedure?



I would screw it back into place with no more than 2 screws, tape and mud
with setting compound and be ready to paint on the second day.

Start early, use 20 minute mud and latex paint you can do it all in one day.
Cheating but it will work.

"Colbyt" wrote in
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"SBH" wrote in message
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I just installed a closet door frame and door. While nailing part of
the frame in the upper right corner, a piece of drywall broke away.
The size is about 5" vertical by 2" wide in a cone/funnel shape which
left about a 1.5" base right to the stud where the frame is nailed.
The piece came out as a whole (minus a few little chips here and
there). Therefore, what would be best to repair.....apply a little
compound and put the piece back in then compound the rest on top
followed by the normal procedure of drying, sanding, painting, etc. OR
just fill in the entire area with compound followed by the normal
procedure?



I would screw it back into place with no more than 2 screws, tape and
mud with setting compound and be ready to paint on the second day.

Start early, use 20 minute mud and latex paint you can do it all in
one day. Cheating but it will work.




Ought to note that quick muds don't sand well at all once dry.

"Al Bundy" wrote in message
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Ought to note that quick muds don't sand well at all once dry.

There are some easy sand setting products on the market. Durobond does not
sand at all.

For a job that small the guy would have to be a real newbie if it needed
sanding.

"Colbyt" wrote in
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"Al Bundy" wrote in message
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Ought to note that quick muds don't sand well at all once dry.

There are some easy sand setting products on the market. Durobond
does not sand at all.

For a job that small the guy would have to be a real newbie if it
needed sanding.




guy would have to be a real newbie

We all were once. I was born with a fear of fire and the skill to **** my
pants:-)

You could do it either way I guess but drywall tape should be used to
give it more strength..Nail or screw the piece if You re-use it..
Dean


SBH wrote:
I just installed a closet door frame and door. While nailing part of the
frame in the upper right corner, a piece of drywall broke away. The size is
about 5" vertical by 2" wide in a cone/funnel shape which left about a 1.5"
base right to the stud where the frame is nailed. The piece came out as a
whole (minus a few little chips here and there). Therefore, what would be
best to repair.....apply a little compound and put the piece back in then
compound the rest on top followed by the normal procedure of drying,
sanding, painting, etc. OR just fill in the entire area with compound
followed by the normal procedure?

Any other input appreciated.

Thank you