It is very easy to repair a hole in the wall as long as you have the right equipment. The hole dimensions will determine how long it will take to finish the task. However, fixing sheetrock walls involves the same process.
Required Tools and Materials
Paint
Putty knife
Drywall compound
Drywall or sheetrock tape
Drywall screws
Drywall
Straightedge
Utility knife
Sandpaper (medium to fine grit)
Respirator
Electric fan (optional)
Remove paper or other debris on the hole. Brush the dust away or just tear out the paper. Use the soft bristle to smooth out the area around the hole.
Step 2
Smooth the area with sandpaper after using the brush. The time it takes to finish sanding will vary depending on the hole size.
Step 3
Using your knife, shape the hole into a symmetrical square. Use the straightedge to press on the material. Follow the line using the straightedge. Take off any extra material.
Step 4
To repair a hole in the wall, slice a piece of the drywall. Make the dimensions smaller than the square hole you shaped earlier.
Step 5
Set the patch in the hole. Screw this patch in the hole. Using this technique, you can connect the patch on the wall.
Step 6
Slice some drywall strips. Set these on the edges of the area you fixed.
Step 7
Get the drywall compound. Apply drywall compound but put a thin layer only. Apply the compound evenly using the putty knife. Tape it. Make sure the compound goes beyond the edge by six inches.
Step 8
Now the patched portion has to be sanded. Use the sandpaper only when the compound dried. Make sure to utilize the fine grit sandpaper. Make certain you remove any dirt before applying paint. After the paint dries, you are finished.
Note: use the same procedure regardless of the size of the hole. Do not forget to make the patch a bit smaller than the hole. This is important.
Tips and Warnings
If you cannot find the stud, use backing steps at the back of the drywall. Drying times vary; if the weather is hot, the wall will dry easily.
If it’s taking too long to dry, install an electric fan. This will accelerate the drying process. When painting, put a respirator on. If not, turn the fan on.
If you are going to repair a hole in the wall, assess the hole size. This is necessary so you can get the right amount of materials. This way you won’t run out of materials.
