How to Fix Drywall Holes

How to Fix Drywall Holes

March 8, 2020 Off By Molly Wilson

Many modern people nowadays are using drywalls and gypsum boards in their homes. But, it can happen accidentally to make a hole in the wall and to destroy a modern look in any room of the home. There is a solution to fix drywall when there is a small hole. Stay with us in the following and read our short but useful post with ideas that will solve your wall problems!

Use drywall repair kit and fix drywall

The very first thing to do is to buy a drywall repair kit. the things you will need are:

  • Mesh Drywall Patch or Drywall tape
  • Utility Knife
  • Sandpaper or Block
  • Joint Compound
  • Putty KnifeĀ 

When you have all this stuff, it’s easy to repair the hole that is small and almost invisible, just follow the instruction below photos here.

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Instructions

You already saw the photos and you learned how to fix the holes in the drywall, but also read our instructions. Use the knife to clear the space around the hole in the drywall. Next, sand the area with sandpaper. After doing this, wipe off. Now, place the mesh patch over the hole but keep the hole in the center. Apply a thin layer over the hole and let the joint compound to dry about 24 hours. After it is fully dried, you need to sand down any bumps or ridges. Then, wipe the area clean and apply another layer, take paint and paint the wall. Now your hole is disappeared and you have the old wall! Congratulations!!!

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