plasterboard fix

stranger12

Hi All,


I am a noob on fixing plasterboard.


Looking on the net , I understand here is what I need to fix it:


Drywall saw
plasterboard piece
piece of wood or plasterboard to use as support
screws to fix the plasterboard patch to the current plasterboard
drywall tape


now what do I need to fill the edges of the patch ( there will be small gaps in there)


after this can I go straight to painting or do I need to apply something else?


many thanks

lee111s

Just need some plaster filler, can buy tubs cheap from the like of Wickes/B&Q. Fill the gaps with a smooth flat blade (I use a wallpaper scraper) let ot dry and then sand flush.