Best way to patch a hole in drywall?

Answer 1

A lot of that depends on how big the hole is and where it is located. Drywall Mud shrinks as it dries, so just filling the hole with Mud will require several reapplications. If it is a small hole, you might try to find a thin piece of wood like a tongue depressor and glue it to the back side of the wall across the hole. This is a little difficult to do and will require some mechanical holding of the tongue depressor.
A large hole can be more easily repaired by cutting the drywall out over to the nearest wall stud on each side. Make the cut out rectangular and wide enough to have room to work. Cut away the drywall until you have exposed enough of the wall stud to attach another piece of drywall to those studs. Cut a piece of replacement drywall of the same thickness and of a size that will fit closely inside the opening. Using a razor blade or similar tool, cut the rough edges of the wall board paper away so you won't have paper coming through your finish. Nail or screw the replacement wall board onto the wall studs and finish the seams with seam tape and Mud.

Answer 2

Depends on how big the hole is. If it is the size of a door knob or smaller you can purchase an adhesive backed wire mesh patch which you just stick over the hole and then cover it with Spackle. After 48 hours sand it smooth and spackle over it again, this time spreading the spackle further away from the patch in order to "feather" the spackle so that the hump from the added material isn't noticeable. Sometimes this process will take 3 -4 coats with sanding in between to get a smooth seamless patch.

Answer 3

as Ron stated, or if the hole is small, just stuff it with paper and use easy-sand...quick-dry 15min.

or you may make the hole round and cut a piece of square SR for the hole and slip it in with a screw in the middle using it for a handle, then get 1 1/4" drywall screws and screw in through the broken SR to the corners of the Lil sq piece of SR. Once secure, build up with joint compound or hot mud (easy-sand) 10-15-25 minute drying time mud.

there are three or four different brands out there

Answer 4

With drywall hole patch.

Answer 5

Cut the drywall from stud to stud, cut a new piece to replace the part you cut out. Use drywall screws to attach. Then you will need drywall tape and mud. Apply thin coat to the wall, apply tape, then a thin coat over the tape. Let dry, sand and then re coat. Let dry, sand, prime and then paint.
Good Luck!

Answer 6

According to the size of the hole that is being patched. You can purchase kits that make is ever so simple. If it is large, hire someone! IT is so hard to get it smooth yourself. But no matter how you repair it, when it comes to the finishing, use a wet sponge. It makes less mess and does not wreck your lungs. (Contrary to what alot of people think, even wearing a mask, sheetrock dust gets in your lungs.)

Answer 7

grey tape the inside of the hole - on the inside of the wall.
Fill with joint compound - DONE

Answer 8

Go to the hardware store they sell kits for this and they are easy to do, really.

Answer 9

with a name like patches you should be telling us??????

Answer 10

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/h2patchdrywall

http://www.artsparx.com/patch_drywall.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_4150_patch-hole-drywall.html

http://www.easy2diy.com/cm/easy/diy_ht_index.asp?page_id=35720209