How-To Patch Holes in Drywall
Live in a home long enough and you’ll have to patch holes in the walls. Whether they’re neatly punched out by door knobs or by roughhousing kids, holes happen no matter how careful you are. Remodeling also creates some holes when plumbing pipes and electrical outlets are removed.
Fortunately, fixing holes in drywall doesn’t require a lot of time or skill. We will go through the repair process step-by-step.
If you have a hole ranging from 1-1/2" to 6" in diameter, Homax has a product called Wall Patch available from hardware stores, paint dealers and home centers.
Supplies :
- Homax Wall Patch in appropriate size
- Homax Spray Texture (Optional)
- Sandable Spackling Compound
- Spackle Knife
- Small Piece of Sand Paper
Steps :
- The Wall Patch makes repairing a hole easy. It is available in three sizes, a 4 x 4" in., a 6 x 6" in., and a 8 x 8" in. Choose a size slightly larger than your hole.
- The next step is to lightly sand around the hole and wipe away any dust.
- Then install the Wall Patch by peeling off the backing paper and pressing it to the wall over the hole. Apply a light spackle or joint compound over the patch.
- Cover the entire patch area with compound, feathering the edges. Let dry, then sand. Repeat as needed to eliminate any visible edges of the patch.
- The next step is to apply drywall texture (if your wall is textured) so that the patch blends into the surrounding wall. A great product for this is Spray Texture offered by Homax. Follow directions on the aerosol can.
- Once the texture has dried, you can prime and paint it to match the rest of the room.
A little effort patching and matching interior texture before repainting can make the difference between a good job and a great job. With Homax’s "patch & repair" products, it is easy and the end results are great.