How to patch drywall
Tuesday Oct 11th, 2016
ShareRepairing a hole in the wall can be made easy with a few simple tools and tips. Here are some steps to this project:
STEP 1:
Scrape away loose debris For a repair on a smaller hole, simply scrape away loose debris to have a nice flat surface.
Scrape away loose debris For a repair on a smaller hole, simply scrape away loose debris to have a nice flat surface.
STEP 2:
Apply compound to hole. You can get a DAP product from a hardware store which goes on pink and turns white when dry. Using a dry wall knife, apply the compound to the hole – feathering out the edges.
STEP 3:
Sand down once the compound is dry, use a fine sand paper to even out the surface, leaving it smooth and ready to re- paint.
STEP 4:
For medium to larger holes, outline the damaged area with a square.
STEP 5:
Using a drywall knife or saw, cut away the damaged area.
STEP 6:
Cut a new piece of dry wall the same length
STEP 7:
Drill into the stud or a wooden block to hold the piece of dry wall in place.
STEP 8:
Cover with compound. After placing the filler piece in, use a wide dry wall knife and apply compound to close the gaps between the new piece of dry wall and the existing wall.
STEP 9:
Place dry wall tape over the gaps
STEP 10:
Apply more compound over the seams lengthwise then widthwise.
STEP 11:
Once it is dry, sand it to be flush with the existing wall and paint as required.
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