how do i patch a hole in a wall?I have the mesh patch on but whats next?

Answer 1

It depends on how big the hole is. If its not too big, the mesh tape or patch is good, use dry wall mud and put on a thin layer. I usually apply several thin layers over a day or so, letting it dry in between. Then sand lightly and primer, ready to paint.

Answer 2

Poke a small hole in the middle of the mesh. Place a piece of string through the hole and tie a knot on the end to prevent the string from pulling back through the hole. Push the mesh into the area to be patched so it goes all the way in. (make sure the mesh patch is bigger than the hole to be patched. If the hole is not boken all the way through drill a hole in the broken flap part and place the knotted string through that part.) Use the string to center and pull the mesh back against the backside of the wallboard or sheetrock as it is called. Using a wide blade putty knife spread wallboard compound (putty) into the affected area and around the string. You might have to apply several layers. Let them dry in between coats of compound. You might also have to sand the area for eveness. Cut the string off with a razor blade when compound has hardened. Good Luck!

Answer 3

With your mesh patch on apply a coat of joint compound, thin layer, you'll see the compound ooze out of the little holes, that's good leave it alone. It will take 4 to 8 hrs to dry, apply second coat of compound same thickness, THIN but make it a little larger area this time, let dry and apply your final coat same way but again a little larger area. If the size of the patch was a baseball by the time all coats have been applied it will be a basketball. Now lightly sand with 150 gritt paper prime and paint. good luck

Answer 4

You need some joint compound, use a paint scraper or trowel to apply the compound on the patch. You have to press it in good to get it to stay. Smooth out to get most of the ridges out. Wait for a day until it drys good. Use sand paper or a hand sander to smooth out the patch to mesh in with the wall. Then you can paint to wall.

Answer 5

You need to purchase joint compound (or what drywallers call mud). Put several thin coats on and allow coats to dry per manufacturers specifications. Once dry, sand in between coats. If you don't have sand paper then wet sand with a sponge. Using a sponge makes less of a mess!

Answer 6

depending on how big the hole is, you might have to cut it out and put another piece of drywall, I would put three layer of joint compound. The ladies have it right on how do.... You ladies want a JOB.... Most ladies would say use palm sander.........NOT.....