10/19/2026
Score it, tape it, mud it. It doesn't have to be perfect at the scoring stage because the mud is what brings it together.
The temptation on a tight fit is to angle the piece so it drops in easier. That's the lazy version, and it shows in the finish. The right move is to score a straight line, shave it down to fit properly, and let the mud do what mud is supposed to do. A slightly wider patch is fine. A sloppy angle that gets buried under mud is not. The patch will outlast the shortcut every time.
If you want work that holds up long term, reach out. That's the standard we work to on every job.