How to Repair a Hole in the Ceiling

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Cover the cut lines with strips of self-sticking mesh tape, overlapping the ends. Press lightly to help them stick—you might have to do one at a time if gravity starts working against you.
If your mesh isn't the self-sticking kind, use the 3" putty knife to fill the gaps with joint compound and then lay tape along the top of each one. Then continue the process as follows.

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