how do you patch an indor wall after a small hole was cut into it?

Question

I like finding out how different problems are solved.

Answer 1

i have done this many many times as i worked for years as a mainainance man at a busy nite club and along with kids punching the walls i had to cut them open for wiring etcetera.Here we go.
1. trim the edges without enlarging the hole.
2. cut a piece of wall board 1 inch bigger than the hole ( the patch).
3 with a piece of paper make a pattern of the void
4. trace this pattern on the BACK of the patch piece
5. with your knife cut around this pattern and make radiating lines out to the edge
6. carefully remove the outside material. being carefull not to disturb the paper on the front.
now you should be getting the idea of what to do. put ample mud (NOT SPACKLE!!!) (drywall mud not some stuff from the drainage ditch) on the patch and around the edges of the hole and work as if it was a piece of drywall tape. This method really works and if anybody can improve on it then are a genius. If you dont like this method go jump on your head.

Answer 2

If you mean drywall I know of at least 4 methods.

1 Apply mesh joint tape over the opening and finish with joint compound (for small to medium sized holes holes).


the next two methods will be made easier by cutting the hole square


2 Cut a piece of wallboard larger than the opening, turn the piece over and remove enough gypsum so the piece fits the hole leaving the paper on the finish side to attach to the area around the hole. Attach and finish with joint compound.

3 Using a piece of plywood or 2x4. insert as a backer through the hole and fasten from the outside with drywall screws, Cut a piece of wallboard to fit and attach to the backer board and finish with joint tape and compound.

4 Cut a square opening in the drywall where the hole is from wall stud to wall stud exposing about 3/4 inches of stud on either side of the opening. (It may be necessary to install backing like above at the top and bottom of the opening) Cut and fit a piece of wallboard into the opening and fasten with drywall screws. Finish with joint tape and compound.

of course, nail holes can simply be filled with spackle and sanded smooth when dry.

Answer 3

you additionally could make a "warm patch", don't be responsive to why they call it that...yet, what you do is cut back a chew of sheetrock 2 inches greater advantageous than the hollow you go with to patch. turn the patch piece over and cut back the backing paper and gypsom to a length which will in good condition into the hollow ( do no longer cut back the paper on the face of the patch)! you ultimately finally end up with a patch that matches the hollow and has paper overlapping around the hollow. unfold some joint compound around the hollow, positioned the nice and snug patch on and upload a skinny layer of joint compound to gentle out the patch and surrounding section. permit this thoroughly dry, sand and paint. solid luck!

Answer 4

If its a small one I'd go and buy small container of drywall mud
that is pre-mixed/also a small metal spatula.or plastic..put it on lightly...let it dry ..then lightly sand it...make sure to put it on a least three times as large as the hole...spreading thicker at the hole and thinner as you go along.


Should the hole be deep...I would use piece drywall mesh first

Also, have put in piece of newpaper first...

Seen toothpaste put in very small holes...Really!

Hope that helped...............

Answer 5

purchase a square of same material cut a square where the hole is place the square it in the spot smooth chalk around it and paint if needed. of course you will need a tape measure.

Answer 6

It depends on the construction of the wall, is it solid or is it wood?

Answer 7

Hollywood patch....