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| + | [* black] Measure the new opening; use the framing square to mark cut lines on the new piece of wallboard, making the lines ***about 1/8" shorter than the actual measurements*** . Use the square's leg to guide your utility knife, drawing the blade smoothly along each line. The blue framing square shown is just a long-legged version of the same tool. Pic 1. |
| + | [* black] Unless you have a helper or a very small area to repair, affix a firring strip or similar-sized piece of trim to the wall under the ceiling, running side to side the width of the new piece going in. This will bear the weight of the replacement piece while you are securing it with screws. Pic 2. |
| + | [* black] Mark an arrow on the trim piece pointing to the center of the middle ceiling rafter as a reference for the drywall screws that will secure the new piece across the center. |