Drywall Repairs You Can Do Your Self

Don't stress over a hole in the wall. It is easily fixed -- by you! Yes, you can do it yourself and you won't have to call someone who is a Mr. Fix-It. Here are some helpful hints to fix that hole in your drywall.

YOu're ready to fix that hole in the wall so now it is time to gather what you will need for the job. These are: sandpaper in both fine and coarse grit, compound and putty knives. If you are working with a bigger hole, you will need drywall, drywall nails and screws and a trowel. Before you begin, clean the area surrounding the hole to ensure that the compound will adhere to the wall.

Determining your best way to repair the hole is the next thing to think about. What size is the hole? A hole which is no bigger than a dime, for example, one that has been made by a nail or a screw, just needs some putty patched over it. A putty knife or a scraper can even it out against the wall surface. When you're dealing with a bigger hole, you'll need to fill it with crumpled paper before you apply the putty (compound). The putty knife has to be bigger than the hole so it glides over the hole area and goes on smooth. After it dries is when you can smooth the surface with some sandpaper.

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.

Be easy on the spackling. Do not apply large amounts of compound thinking it will save you from applying more coats when it is dry. Apply compound in small amounts three or four times and let dry between applications. This is how your work can look like it was done by a professional.This is a job that if you don't want to handle your self you could just high a handyman to fix, you don't need a professional drywaller to get the job done.

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