i have a good sized hole in my wall and id like to fix it myself. how to? what to use? how much would it cost?

Question

one of those generic white walls, size is about the diameter of a soda can.

Answer 1

I've answered this Q often here, and have made the repair more often.

The size of a soda can, by the way, is a minor hole in the big picture. The cost to you can easily be less than $10 for material.

First,,,do not just mud the hole, or assume that just the patch will keep this from being a weak spot and having the situation happen again.

Determine first if the hole is near a stud. If so, a large part of the support for the patch can come from the stud.

If not, I offer this.

First cut a square, larger than the hole. You should be able to find a "culled" piece of drywall at a home store, or from a drywall contractor.

On the reverese of the patch, which you have cut at the size of the hole you cut out, use contractor glue, in a caulking tube application. Attach wood strips, (lattice, firring strips, 1 x 2) just larger than the hole size. 2 should be enough in this case. Wait for the glue to cure, and then glue the exposed tabs. With a drywall screw as a handle, insert the patch, pull toward you, and let that cure. Then fill the seams with mud,,, likely 3 light applications,,,as mud shrinks, sand, and when smooth and flush, paint it.

Another option on the back side of the patch is to glue a piece of stud material,,,2 x 4, and using the same contractor adhesive press the patch into the pre-cut hole. The stud will press against the inside of the opposing wall. Then mud, sand, and paint.

I have a Q,,not that it strictly matters but,,, Is the hole behind where a doorknob might be on a door,,,if in fact there is one? A door stop would solve any further issues. If the hole is from a fist,,,as many of my repairs seem to be, I usually suggest punching a block wall the next time.

Rev. Steven

Answer 2

i assume it is a drywall wall. cut the hole so it is even and then cut a patch of new drywall the same shape but a inch larger on each side. then cut away everything but the surface paper from the patch so there is a paper flange all around it but the body of the patch matches the hole. then carefully cut the surface paper away from the wall around the hole so that the paper on the patch fits in the recess around the hole. use drywall mud to cover and seal it in place. sand and paint to match.

Answer 3

take a nail and a picture and hang the picture in front of the wall....hahaha.. no really what you want is wire mesh for a big hole and some spackle. chiken wire will do the job. nail the chiken wire inside the hole and then spakle over the hole. let it dry then sand down and paint....this can be harder than it sounds....