How to fix a hole in drywall Patch#

Apply joint compound to the hole and the area around it to accommodate the patch/paper.

How to fix a hole in drywall Patch#

Cut around the tracing on the scrap and peel away the gypsum from the paper, leaving only the small patch of drywall in the middle and 2вЂќ of the paper around it.Now trace вЂ“ in the middle of the scrap вЂ“ a hole slightly smaller than the one to be plugged in the wall.Turn the scrap over and estimate the size of the hole to be patched.Cut the scrap of drywall into a similar shape that is 3вЂќ larger than the hole, on all sides.Use a jab saw or utility knife to shape the existing hole into a square or rectangle shape.Sand once more, wipe free of dust, then paint.Feather the mud with a large putty knife and allow it to dry overnight.Add another layer of mud, making sure there are no bubbles beneath the tape.Apply joint compound to the seams and lay out your tape.Insert the new piece and screw it into place.This is known as backer-board, and provides an anchor for the new piece to screw into Use a piece of wood scrap to screw into the back of the wall.Put the patch in place to ensure it fits, then remove it.

Cut the damaged drywall tracing using a jab saw and utility knife.Hold the piece over the hole and trace around the outside with a pencil.Cut a square replacement drywall piece, slightly larger than the hole to repair.

While most small holes, scratches and dents can be filled in with lightweight spackling compound and a small putty knife, larger holes need more support and heavier mud. And in order to do it properly, the right kind of filler and anchoring are necessary. Regardless of the hole size, repairing drywall is relatively easy.