Jealous_Cap8196 t1_jecu623 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:02 AM

Reddit brother. The board is 5/8 thick but it’s cut before the stud so the board has a slight bend. If you’re going to complete this job use 1/2 drywall because you can always add on with plaster to make a nice joint. If you buy 5/8 you MIGHT get a bump…….. but you have 7/8 to play so you can just go light on the compound. Either way you have play room, good luck sincerely a framing and drywall contractor

Cardboardraptor OP t1_jeebscd wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:10 PM

Thanks man. I'll just do 1/2 and skim coat it flush with the existing. Removed a tub from our bathroom that was attached straight to studs so I just need to patch up where it was.