How to Repair Cracks and Holes in Drywall

Kids, pets and doors can all leave tell-tale damage to your drywall. In a few short steps, youll learn how to repair drywall damage to get your walls back to normal.

A drywall knife is a tool for spreading joint compound. A putty knife is adequate for repairing small holes left by picture hooks, but larger jobs will require a drywall knife. There are many different sizes and types of drywall knives available. Typically, the larger the area youre repairing, the larger the knife youll need. Some knives are more flexible with a thin edge to help lay joint tape in joint compound along seams.

Small holes in drywall can be easily repaired. These types of holes include nail or screw holes (like those left from picture hooks), paper tears and indentations made by furniture and other hard objects.

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• sheetrock
• gypsum
• cracks
• holes
• repairs
• spackle
• joint compound
• drywall mud
• DIY
• home improvement
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[mackbrower]

Old school job. I would save time and search stepsavers on YouTube

[khanh604]

Thanx

[bradynorwood]

Yes! I needed this!



[colbrad07]

thanks man

[zachbself]

@rpaniccia100 every woman needs a husband dumb ass

[etam1616]

I'm gonna buy my supplies tomorrow and can't wait to fix the minor drywall damage around the house. Getting ready for the Holidays, so I'd like the small repairs done so I can relax and not be paranoid that someone will see them. Thanks!

[rpaniccia100]

Wow!  Thanks so much! Who needs a husband???

[nbroverman]

Very clear--I'm so less intimidated now! thanks!

[offdeadeye88]

Lol now I can the the whole in the wall I've been hiding from my parents for months thanks, is that stuff expensive

[aznEGGO]

now i know how to repair drywall. woot