Can anyone shed some light on this product from Prest-On? What are the pro’s and con’s of using such a system that supposedly eliminates the need for corner studs? Any real world experience with such a product?
Interesting Mike…but I have never seen them…look like a time saver if nobody ever leaned against a wall corner (or any other location a stud was missing) and popped the rock loose—
The reason I’m asking is that a local builder is beginning to use the clips a lot on new homes. I am not familiar with them so I was just wondering if they worked well. They do seem to have code approval so that’s a start I suppose. I’m not too concerned with the patch kit, just the effectiveness of the corner clips.
I’m not a huge fan of these kinds of products, but ill bet these are stronger than you think. Ill bet the Builders like them more than the drywallers, because the framers can think less… It may be more work for the hangers to install. Even if it does crack, does that mean they don’t work, or this is a new product and they probably arnt installed right?
Try this for patch work. This works great for small holes 4 inches square or less. No need for backing and the best part is that the all the material required is scrap anyway.
Scrap drywall 3 times larger than hole
Score the back as in photo
Remove all sections except middle piece, leave the paper on front side