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HOW TO REPAIR OVERCUT ELECTRICAL BOX (DRYWALL)
ChannelVancouver CarpenterIn brief
Fixing drywall around an overcut electrical box is straightforward with the right tools. Vancouver Carpenter shows how to clean up rough edges, patch the area, and restore a smooth finish—ideal for DIYers tackling minor drywall repairs.
Questions & answers
What tools are essential for this repair?
Tin snips, drywall knives (4–14 inches), joint compound, tape, hawk, and trowels (12–14 inches).
Description from the creator
Learn how to quickly and effectively fix horribly cut or damaged drywall around electrical boxes.
youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=eLAGQpL…
Instagram @vancouver_carpenter
Tools I use often:
DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate I make a small commission from purchases through these links. Thank you for the support!!!!
Drywall knives:
2" amzn.to/2LwX8ty
4" amzn.to/32OHlw3
6" amzn.to/2LwP1x5
10" amzn.to/2QbLbOp (This one will rust if you leave it wet but feels nice to use)
10" amzn.to/3056fcU (This one is stainless. Stiffer, more expensive but won't rust)
Mud Pan with Grip!! (This is the BOMB! You will thank me!)
amzn.to/31tQauH
Tin Snips GOOD QUALITY!! amzn.to/2LzlOBv
Drywall Tape Holder!! amzn.to/32Udhzd
Paint Mixer for mud!! amzn.to/303fX0q
Full size mixer!! amzn.to/2LYrMLe
Mixing Drill (just in case)!! amzn.to/2O2oQ2P
Hawk and Trowels
13 inch hawk:
amzn.to/2ZWZXw2
13 inch trowels:
amzn.to/30aJPTB
amzn.to/2ZWH39d
amzn.to/2ZSY5Fj
12 inch trowels:
amzn.to/2Q5fGW4
amzn.to/2ZYKXxu
14 inch trowels:
amzn.to/34JeydR
amzn.to/34CdmsJ
Auto tools
If you don't want to think, here is the whole kit (Columbia is great quality too!) amzn.to/2UwPUae
Mud tubes and applicator:
amzn.to/2Xt65XR (different but works great, I have this one too)
amzn.to/2DBs1sz
amzn.to/2Vdy8x7
Flushers
amzn.to/2Dqa0x8
amzn.to/2GyDBGy
amzn.to/2Ix1Reo
Handle adjustable
amzn.to/2XuGP3x
amzn.to/2Xy5ILU
or fixed handle amzn.to/2DrNt2O
Corner roller (head only, you may need another handle)
amzn.to/2XpuJZo (cheaper)
amzn.to/2XpuNZ8 (better quality)
youtube.com/watch?time_continue=7&v=eLAGQpL…
Instagram @vancouver_carpenter
Tools I use often:
DISCLAIMER: As an Amazon Associate I make a small commission from purchases through these links. Thank you for the support!!!!
Drywall knives:
2" amzn.to/2LwX8ty
4" amzn.to/32OHlw3
6" amzn.to/2LwP1x5
10" amzn.to/2QbLbOp (This one will rust if you leave it wet but feels nice to use)
10" amzn.to/3056fcU (This one is stainless. Stiffer, more expensive but won't rust)
Mud Pan with Grip!! (This is the BOMB! You will thank me!)
amzn.to/31tQauH
Tin Snips GOOD QUALITY!! amzn.to/2LzlOBv
Drywall Tape Holder!! amzn.to/32Udhzd
Paint Mixer for mud!! amzn.to/303fX0q
Full size mixer!! amzn.to/2LYrMLe
Mixing Drill (just in case)!! amzn.to/2O2oQ2P
Hawk and Trowels
13 inch hawk:
amzn.to/2ZWZXw2
13 inch trowels:
amzn.to/30aJPTB
amzn.to/2ZWH39d
amzn.to/2ZSY5Fj
12 inch trowels:
amzn.to/2Q5fGW4
amzn.to/2ZYKXxu
14 inch trowels:
amzn.to/34JeydR
amzn.to/34CdmsJ
Auto tools
If you don't want to think, here is the whole kit (Columbia is great quality too!) amzn.to/2UwPUae
Mud tubes and applicator:
amzn.to/2Xt65XR (different but works great, I have this one too)
amzn.to/2DBs1sz
amzn.to/2Vdy8x7
Flushers
amzn.to/2Dqa0x8
amzn.to/2GyDBGy
amzn.to/2Ix1Reo
Handle adjustable
amzn.to/2XuGP3x
amzn.to/2Xy5ILU
or fixed handle amzn.to/2DrNt2O
Corner roller (head only, you may need another handle)
amzn.to/2XpuJZo (cheaper)
amzn.to/2XpuNZ8 (better quality)
About this tutorial
Vancouver Carpenter published this 9:06 video tutorial on October 28, 2019. It has been watched 4,039,216 times on YouTube.
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- October 28, 2019
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