Got A Hole In The Wall?
Greg K. Hansward
It's pretty easy to make a hole in a wall, but it's not so easy
to fix one. At least, it wasn't until now, when you came across
these great tips for repairing holes in walls.
Tip #1. Determine what size hole you are dealing with. Measure
the hole and determine the method as follows: small holes, such
as nail holes only need a patching with joint compound. Sand it
smooth after it has dried. For somewhat larger holes, about the
size of a deck of cards, you will need to place a filler such as
newspaper in it for a surface for the compound to adhere to.
Medium sized holes (about 3 inches by 3 inches) need a hot
patch, which is a piece of drywall applied by leaving a patch
on each side. Very large holes, over 3 inches in diameter have
to be treated just as a new wall. Remove nails and screws and
cut a piece of drywall, secure it in place and then tape,
compound and sand it just as you would a new wall.
Tip #2. Get all of your tools and supplies ready before you
start. Repairing wall holes requires quick work, so you don't
want to be looking around for supplies in the middle of the
job. If the hole requires more than just a compound patching,
you will need to have newspapers, drywall material, tape,
trowels, etc. on hand before you start.
Tip #3. Apply just enough spackle or compound. Excess will take
longer to dry and be subject to lumping. The rule is to apply as
little as possible and add more if necessary, letting it dry and
sanding between coats.
Tip #4. Repairing a hole means working Wit spackle or wall
compound, and this requires patience. This is not a job to be
rushed. Make sure the patching material is fully dry before you
sand and repaint. Don't skip coats; if you need to put more than
one or two to make sure the hole is filled and covered, do so.
It will be worth your while to take each step slowly, otherwise
the patch will show through and ruin the look of your wall. Use
the drying time to clean up your tools and work area.
Tip #5. No matter how smoothly you were able to put the
compound on, you have to sand the patch. You may not notice
now, but there may be ridges around the edge that will show up
once you apply a coat of paint. Sand lightly around the edges
and dust off the sanding before you paint the wall.
Follow these tips and you will guarantee yourself an excellent
patch up job, one that nobody will be able to spot once you are
finished.
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