How To Patch a Small Hole in Drywall

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While drywall is an inexpensive building material, it's not the sturdiest. Luckily, repairing the inevitable holes is a quick and easy process.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A utility knife
Sandpaper
Clean cloth
Putty knife
Spackling paste
Fiberglass mesh with adhesive backing
Paint
A drywall kit (optional)
A wall guard plate (optional)

Step 1: Buy a drywall kit

Consider buying a drywall kit. Sold in hardware stores, it contains almost everything you need to repair holes.

Step 2: Smooth and clean location

Use a knife to scrape off any loose plaster and then smooth the area with sandpaper. Clean with a damp cloth.

Step 3: Fill

If the hole is very small, like a nail or screw hole, fill it with spackling paste, let it dry, and sand it smooth.

Tip: If the hole is from a doorknob, consider installing a wall guard plate, which simply adheres over the damage and will protect your wall in the future.

Step 4: Cover with mesh

If the hole is larger, place an adhesive piece of fiberglass mesh over the hole so it overlaps on all sides by at least an inch.

Tip: Mesh patches can repair holes up to about 3" inches around.

Step 5: Cover with spackling paste

Use a putty knife to spread a layer of spackling paste over the mesh until the area is covered. Smooth it as best you can and let it dry overnight.

Step 6: Sand it smooth

Lightly sand the area smooth.

Step 7: Apply a second layer

Apply a light, second layer of spackling paste, let it dry overnight, and sand it smooth.

Step 8: Paint

Paint the repaired area.

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[fireninja312]

i have drywall below my dart board and i sure need repair and better aim

[cokefan3]

all that JUST for that little hole? man, i would just put a picture over it :/

[UKwildcatfan1985]

How many people are watching this because they punched a hole in the wall?

[njs43]

optional: duck tape.

[2035bjr]

wow was this dumb

[True2TheBlueYoViGang]

@Iamgandhiful i think ppl like it cuz of that becuase you can cut it open install a new outlet easier... still i see ur point it is a shit wall like u said leaning on it can even paranoi you... they're shit walls and sound bleeds through them like nothing. i can hear my neighbors when ever they talk next door... its a pretty shitty wall. im pretty sure they can here me every time i get laid or talk on the phone.

[True2TheBlueYoViGang]

@scoff131 spoiled little shit if i were ur fathr i would ram ur head up ur ass and then ram ur ass/head thru that hole and make u bleed until u fix it... spoiled little shits like u throw a tantrum every time u have to turn off ur playstation and do a little home work.. grow up dipshit the world doesn't revolve around u.

[True2TheBlueYoViGang]

@scoff131 spoiled little shit if i were ur fathr i would ram ur head up ur ass and then ram ur ass/head thru that hole and make u bleed until u fix it... spoiled little shits like u throw a tantrum every time u have to turn off ur playstation and do a little home work.. grow up dipshit the world doesn't revolve around u.

[britneystakes]

BTW I hate ERIC =- that fucking advertisement is EVERYWHERE.

[scoff131]

great fucking morning got pissed at my mom before school and punched my wall that i always punch and well i must of worn it down bc my fist went right through :/