[DonDavis]

Originally Posted by LeeH

Don - Did you just load up the new area with mud? Using a roller? Trowel?

I just mudded the gap first, then applied drywall tape and mudded/feathered it in.

Probably 12" wide area to cover the seam. I should've sanded down the existing wall, like you mentioned you'll do.

I did some practice spraying of the texture stuff in my back yard on scrap drywall. It helped.