How do you patch drywall?

Question

I live in an apartment and don't have paint to match the walls, but I'm too embarrassed to call maintenience about the hole in my wall. What is the best way to patch it?

Answer 1

Many home improvement stores, like Lowe's, have short how-to classes about installation of tiles, etc. You can call the stores and ask what classes are available and when. Often someone in the specific department will explain what you need and how to do things. And there are lots of books at your local library which have photographs and simple instructions. Not a hard job at all if it isn't a huge hole. It just takes some time and you learn as you go.

Answer 2

Depends on the size of the hole. If it is smaller than a baseball, you could cut the hole to a square size. Then get a piece of scrap drywall twice the size of the hole you cut. From the back side of the repair piece, cut away the plaster part to the size of the hole, leaving the paper on the front side. Put drywall compound all the way around the hole and press the repair piece into the hole. Cover the paper with drywall compound and smooth out. Let it dry and sand smooth.

Answer 3

First, a patched drywall uses the same, if not better materials to patch the wall, so the materials will be the same, if not better. Second, The patch is dependent upon how it is applied. If done right, It will be the same, if not better than the original wall. In conclusion, If it is done right, It will be virtually impossible to tell the difference between a patched wall and a non-patched wall.

Answer 4

predicated on the size of hole, a little backing in the hole to support the mud, then get some joint compound and smooth over the hole. when dry, place another thin coat over the shrunk area, let dry and paint away the following day.

to expedite the process in hours, you can get some hot mud like easy sand 15 minute mud and do the job in one day in a matter of hours.
cleanup after each application, because it drys hard and does not come off easily.
Its water soluble.

Answer 5

Depends how big the hole is they make advesive based patches and a small thing of spackling maybe a piece of sandpaper total cost around 5 to 10 that should take care of it

Answer 6

If it's small, you can buy some drywall patching plaster (brand: DAP) and a spackling knife for a couple bucks. Go to your local hardware store and tell them what your problem is, they'll set you up with everything you need, and for cheap.

Answer 7

buy the filler