Whether they’re intentionally made or not, holes in walls happen.
Larger holes in drywall are typically the result of an accident.
Completely fill the hole with spackle, then use the putty knife to scrape away any extra.
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If necessary, usepaint to touch up the repairfor a like-it-never-happened finish.
If you painted the room recently, use leftover paint from that project.
Kits come with a self-adhesive mesh patch that sticks to the drywall and covers the hole.
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Otherwise, the patch may not sit flush against the wall, resulting in an uneven finish.
Typically, spackle takes two to three hours to dry, while joint compound takes about 24 hours.
Sand and Paint
Sand down the dried spackle or joint compoundwith a sanding blockor sandpaper.
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Smooth out the repair so that the patch blends as seamlessly as possible with the rest of the wall.
Cover the entire patch and joint tape with joint compound using a putty knife.
If necessary, apply a second layer, then use the putty knife to smooth the joint compound.
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Feather the edges to help the repair blend in with the rest of the wall.
The work to fix the drywall will require creating the same textured appearance.
On average, it takes about 24 to 48 hours before the joint compound is ready for sanding.
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Smooth the joint compound with sandpaper or a sanding block to blend the repair with the wall.
Alternatively, you’re able to opt for a paint with primer.
Paint on a wall can fade over time, so leftover paint in the can may no longer match.
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In these situations, you may need to repaint the entire wall.
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