is there any way to fix this outlet without cutting the old drywall out and making a new hole. the box is not attached to a stud, it just clamps to the drywall
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There is some adjustment in the box where the device mounts but not that much .... assuming your pic is level.
Altering/patching the drywall isn't a real big deal.
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Remove the cover plate. Then you'll see the two screws that hold the box in place. Hopefully all you have to do is realign it and tighten the mounting screws.
The drywall is messed up around it. If they made boxes that has the tabs on the opposite sides I might be able to do something. I was kind of wondering if they made boxes with arms that would extend to between the studs like they do for ceiling fans
When you cut out the wall section make the hole large enough that you can do whatever work you need to do. Like maybe there is a stud near enough you can use it. Or maybe screw a 2 X 4 in your opening for both attaching the new drywall and the box. Cut this longer than the height of your hole and screw it to the drywall above and below the opening Plumb the wood so the box is close to plumb
Be careful. Don't cut a wire.
If popcorn material gets dislodged during painting does this mean asbestos fibers are released into the room? Or does the material actually have to be crushed for this to occur? What happens if it gets in the vents? Would the return air filter trap the asbestos?
I am new to this forum and a very basic DIYer. I don’t really have texture on my wall, it is just the basic texture that you get on any painted wall like in the 1st pic below. I removed chair rail from one of my bathrooms and sanded and did mudding to smooth out the wall. Unfortunately the texture of the striped area has a very plain surface whereas the original wall has the slightest texture that you get on any painted wall . All the videos I saw ask to use a large drywall and tape and mud but if I mud it then will I not end up having a very smooth wall like picture 2 below?
can someone please help??
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02-28-22, 04:13 AM
