Hey everyone! I'm in the middle of patching up a section of my ceiling drywall after cutting a strip to run romex through the joists. While the ceiling generally looks even, I've run into a problem: one end of the patch is sitting way too deep in the ceiling, while the other end sticks out compared to the original drywall. I'm not sure how to fix this – I can shim the deeper end, but what can I do about the section that's dropping away? Here's a link to some photos for reference: [here](https://imgur.com/a/OfIsDCI). Any advice would be super appreciated!
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First off, double-check that the replacement drywall section is oriented the same way as your original piece. Sometimes flipping it 180 degrees can help. If that doesn't work out, maybe consider shimming that lower end. Just remember, sometimes it's all about working with the unconventional shapes in older homes! Good luck!
Your drywall boards are tapered at the edges, which can cause differences in thickness depending on how you've cut the patch. Make sure the edges of your hole are aligned with a joist, so you can attach screws at the ends of your patch piece to prevent sagging or cracking later on.
It sounds like that sagging piece isn’t properly secured. You might want to add a piece of wood to the joist to support the drywall better, especially if that end is hanging lower. Just make sure to screw it in tightly!
Check out this video I found! It gives some great tips on drywall patching and might provide the solution you’re looking for: [This might help](https://youtu.be/T4g-OBXCy1k?si=pY39lmCQrUbbhF8A).
Good call! I actually had to replace mine too, it broke during removal. I think my mistake was extending my cut a few inches past the joist. It’s definitely trickier when the ceiling isn’t level.