Patching Plasterboard

[halo34]

So after having pipe holes cut in my plasterboard walls - I now need a load of 1 foot square holes re-patched.

I fancy having a pop myself, so one the face of it I just need to stick two pieces of wood across each hole. Seat either new plasterboard cut out or the existing patch nice and square. Then fill, overtape then fill again then sand.

My only question is whether by taping it will a a flush patch - I cant see how it will be if the tape overlaps onto the existing plaster board?

Any tips or tricks I should consider?

[halo34]

I think its been skimmed previously - I am tempted just to clean up the cuts and try one patch just to see how it turns out.

I would literally have about 15 mirrors in various rooms if I tried to hide them

Will have a closer look at a panel over the weekend. The whole house is getting painted anyway and I am using Matt paint now, which seems to show up much less in terms of surface variances.

Is there a good way to stick the batons on or should I just plasterboard screw them onto the back?

The worst area is the hall and I am tempted to line it with paper afterwards then paint.

[halo34]

Thanks guys just need to convince wife is ok to have a try!