Review on 🛠️ Pirate Patch Knockdown Texture Drywall Repair Tool on Amazon — Top-Quality DIY for Professionals by Eddie Rivas

(Not an expert just an OCD homeowner) This thing is awesome and I wish I had found it months ago before doing a lot of patching to cracked ones Fixing nails throughout the house. Other methods I've tried: 1) texturing with a brush (see home renovation video he posted in 2021) 2) with a stiff-bristled cleaning brush (see USG video on texturing without a hopper) 3) electric hopper gun (Wagner ) This thing is very similar to an electric hopper gun, with the added benefit of not having to make a huge mess and having better texture control. The disadvantages are that you only have one ready-made template to work with and the pirated patch is too small for large patches. Patching a large area takes a long time because you have to let the previous patch dry before applying it again. Also, the thing is metallic and very thin, it's scratched and dirty although it feels hard. Slightly overpriced, maybe $10-15 is more acceptable. A few tips: 1) I used a powdered 45 minute seam sealer mixed with water to a pancake batter consistency. I inflated the mixture as instructed. A little later, the pirate stain was barely covered. This seems like a good depth for the texture, but depending on the texture you may need to leave more material. 2) Make sure the area is completely flat before patching or you will end up with valley lines. Place a spatula/sewing knife on the area and check that it lies flat against the wall/ceiling. If not (if the knife rocks like a chair), apply another coat of joint sealer. You can use a blower to dry the compound layers very quickly (in seconds). 3) Don't sand the edges of the patch too much 4) Clean the pirate patch immediately after use 5) I used both PVA primer and regular primer and let it dry for a few hours before painting, otherwise the gloss of the paint between the patch and the rest of the wall will be too different, and the patch will stand out. Additional Tips and Quirks: The photos were my third attempt because I don't do the above on the first try. Annoyingly, some spots are so small that they become coated and clogged with grout and difficult to clean, even with small toothpicks. Maybe a brush and water will help. You can use a random orbital sander if the patch is large enough before patching with 80 grit, then with 150 grit just enough to remove the texture of the affected area and some of the surrounding area, and then smooth it out. Do not sand the edges of the patch (when it is finished and dry) too hard or the patch will be halo-like with a dull texture (see the bottom of the patch in the image, although it is not visible in FIG. true life). Just sand lightly. If you don't like how the patch looks unpainted, don't let it dry! Use a knife and spatula combination to remove it and try again. The paint does not cover the bugs. To mix the paint to match the old paint, start with the stack of a roller you use regularly and paint on the patch up to 3 inches from the patch, then reduce the stack and paint a few inches more. outside/around the patch. Keep doing this until it looks fairly uniform. If it doesn't get better, prime and paint the entire wall. For example, if you start with a 1 inch roll stack or sheepskin, progress to a 3/8 stack, then a smaller stack, etc. This looks better than feathering with a brush. Creator Tip: Create an updated video that explains the entire process from start to finish. The longer the better. Use a good camera and lighting, show the finished, colored and dried product, and maybe mention some of my tips and obstacles you might encounter. Present your product on an old wall. If the company releases a new version, I'll be happy to check it out. Thank you for reading!