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| [* black] Switch to the 6" taping knife and continue applying joint compound in smooth swaths, working both side to side and lengthwise along the repair lines, until you have a flat, uniform layer that feathers over onto the existing ceiling. Pic 1. | |
| - | [* black] Your layering should completely conceal the mesh tape; pay particular attention to overlapped corners where it is thicker |
| + | [* black] Your layering should completely conceal the mesh tape; pay particular attention to overlapped corners where it is thicker—the idea is to blend the new piece with the existing ceiling so the repair isn't obvious. Pic 2. |
| [* black] Use joint compound to fill the slight depressions over each screw and any blemishes in the surface of the new piece. Pic 3. | |
| [* icon_note] Now STOP and allow the joint compound to dry thoroughly before sanding and applying a skim coat, popcorn mixture, ceiling texture, or paint. Allow at least 24 hours to dry thoroughly under most weather conditions. |