Regular-Leave t1_j2eetdi wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Reply to comment by jrab3717 in Had a plumbing issue upstairs, now i need to replace a ceiling drywall cutout used to access the plumbing from below. My progress is below, and im now nervous about the consequences of adding the joint compound without an actual joist or wood anchor behind it. Is this patch temporary or should i be by jrab3717

I don't really see that you have a choice. The patch as-is doesn't have enough support, you either need to support it or replace more of the old drywall until you get back to studs

portnux t1_j2eitw0 wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:53 PM

Dude needs to cut back to sold drywall, otherwise the repair will be crazy obvious.

jrab3717 OP t1_j2efqta wrote on December 31, 2022 at 5:33 PM

Thanks. I think you're right but was hoping this wasnt the case