Easily Learn How To Fix a Drywall Hole
If you have a hole in your wall, you can fix it yourself and it is a lot easier than you would have thought. There’s no need for anyone else to do it even if the hole is quite large. The following tips can help to make this repair.
Just a little bit of preparation needs to be done before you start fixing that hole in the wall. Firstly, gather all the tools you will require to make the repair. This will include coarse and fine grit sandpaper, compound and putty knives. If the hole is bigger in size, then you will probably need drywall, drywall nails and screws as well as a trowel. Ensure the area around the hold is clean before beginning so the compound will stick to the wall..
Smaller holes like the ones made by nails and screws can be easily filled in with putty and a putty knife. Filling in a hole where a switch plate used to be takes a little more work. Put some crumpled up newspaper into the hole so the putty has something to adhere to and then smooth it over with a putty knife that is bigger than the hole. After thoroughly drying out, then you can sand off the rough spots to ensure a perfect finish before painting.
Medium sized holes that are no larger than 10 inches require something called a hot patch. To do this cut a piece of drywall close to the size of the hole and then add the drywall tape to the edges of it to create a tab that will stick to the wall. Next you’ll want to apply the drywall compound to the entire area. This will need to be applied three or four times to ensure a perfectly smooth surface.
When you have a medium size hole, you are pretty well rebuilding a full piece of wall. Start off by taking away the damaged drywall. Remove it from one stud to the other. Now cut another piece of drywall approximately the same size as the new opening. Attach this to the studs with drywall nails or screws. Try to keep the seams as little as possible to avoid trying to fill in gaps later. Apply drywall tape to the seams and then apply putty with a putty knife or trowel. Let the area dry for atleast 24 hours before sanding down the bumps and rough spots on the surface. Repeat this procedure once or twice more to ensure that the new part of the wall is flush with the old part of the wall.
Do you want your work to look like it was done by a professional? The secret is to not over spackle. You won’t get anywhere quicker by applying large amounts of compound. Always apply small amounts of compound and then reapply three or four times, letting it dry between applications. This will ensure a professional looking finish that you’ll be proud of. If you still feel doing your own drywall repair is too much, then hiring a drywall contractor is not the end of the world.
