How Do You Repair Small And Medium Sized Holes In A Drywall?
The beauty of modern walls such as drywalls (also known as wallboard, gypsum board, or Sheetrock) is that even if you get holes in them, fixing or patching these walls is easy. Believe me, it’s no rocket science and you just need some hardware materials and a great deal of patience to pull the job off. Whether you’re repairing a small or medium sized hole, the techniques used are similar. Small and medium sized holes can be ½-inch to 6 inches in diameter. The smaller the hole, the easier it can be fixed, and the less time it takes. For Small Holes Small holes up to ½ inch across can be patched easily using a drywall compound. Other than cleaning the surrounding wall area, you don’t need a lot of preparation to fix holes this small. 1. Use a hammer or to tap the wall around the hole to create a slight depression. Alternately, you can also use the rounded edge of the screw to tap it more accurately. 2. Fill in the hole with the drywall compound. For really small holes, a single coating i
