How can I repair 3 inch hole in the wall on my own?

Question

I just purchased my first condo, and accidentally put a 3 inch hole in my living room wall while moving furniture. The wall is very thin. How can I fix this? Thanks, Lisa

Answer 1

measure The thickness of the drywall (probably half of an inch thick) you can find scraps of Sheetrock at most building sites if not some lowes centers sell small pieces of Sheetrock for repairs. when you have a piece of Sheetrock that is the same size of the hole. (it is usually easier to cut the hole square then cut a piece to match)
you will need drywall mud or plaster of paris (plaster of paris dries quickly) cut a small piece of wood that will fit into the hole but overlap on each side. screw this to the drywall on the back side of the hole with screws from the front on both sides making a brace, then screw you scrap piece to that board. fill the gaps with mud and when dry sand and paint. they also make small repair kits of mesh material at most home improvement centers. a place like lowes or home depot will be happy to direct you as to what you need

Answer 2

Go and get some spackle (drywall patching stuff). Look in the same area and see if they have patching screens there. What you will need to do is stuff the hole with paper or put a little screen or cloth or mesh tape across the hole (glued on the inside of the wall) and then cover it with spackle. Get it smooth. The spackle dries hard and then you can sand it if it's still rough, and then paint it to match.

Answer 3

dry wall screen and spackle