Question on mending a small hole in my wall.?

Question

I accidently put a hole in my wall. The hole is not caved in, there is not just a big chunk missing, the part of the wall is still connected. But I do not know how to repair it myself. It is about the size of a baseball, perhaps slightly larger. Any help would be appreciated =)

Answer 1

A hole the size of a baseball or a fist?
O.K. that doesn't really mater, just been there before.
There are a couple of ways to fix a hole in drywall if you go to your local hardware store they can tell you what is the best but this is the ways I've fixed holes.

Step 1: Cut the hole out larger in a rectangle, when cutting angle the saw so it forms a wedge shape with the outside of the hole larger than the inside. (this is so when you cut a new piece of drywall it can't push all the way through).

Step 2: Cut a new piece of drywall the same size as the rectangle hole, (cutting with the saw the same angle before only in reverse so the wedge shape is larger on the out side than the inside).

Step 3: cut a piece of scrap wood the same lenght as the long side of the new drywall piece, about one inch wide & half inch thick.

Step 4: Dive a screw through the center of the new drywall piece into the center of the wood piece. line up the wood with the drywall and place in the hole. using a screw driver turn the screw a half of a turn so the wood turns and locks the drywall in place.

Step 5: spackel the edges of the patch wait for it to dry then sand it back down and paint to match (you will want to add a texture sand to the paint or you will have a smooth spot where you sanded and the rest of the wall will have texture)

There are also screen kits that you can buy that do a pretty good job but the way above is the strongest.

Answer 2

the size of a fist? square the hole off to around 5 inches or so an we'll make a butterfly patch. Next take a 7x7 inch piece of wall board an outline a 5x5 area in center on back of 7x7 piece. Now carefully scrib along lones with a razor knife about 1/4 inch or so. Snap off an peel to front paper, it should fitt in hole. Apply wall board compound around hole w/ putty knife an set in place. Skim area again w/ compound.,sand w/ 80 grit paper an match existing texture . They sell spray on textures at your local hardware stores. then paint,

Answer 3

Screw a drywall or other screw into the damaged part enough to pull it with your fingers. Use drywall cement(the brand is insignificant) Around the edges liberally. Pull the damaged part back to the origional position and let dry. Sand the repair. Tape edges if necessary and repeat. Then don,t put any more holes in your wall. LOL!

Answer 4

quick tip if u use drywall to patch hole ,, put some spackle on both sides of the hole and on the back side of the small peice of drywall put the drywall tape over the hole and take the peice that you want to patch it with and slightly push it in the hole , don't push to far the tape will act as a stop to keep it from falling inside the hole, then take a wide spackle knife to wipe it down flat allow to dry over nite and put another thin layer smooth it out as much as possible to keep from doing a lot of sanding ,if you have to keep adding thin layers till the hole is covered but let each layer dry first , I hope you understand what I'm talking about cause its a quick easy fix... Oh yea don't forget that you have to put a peice of tape over the patch also then add layers.

Answer 5

Go to the home center and get a metal patch in the drywall or paint department. They are self sticking, put it over the hole and using a putty knife, apply some drywall joint compound over the patch, sand with a fine sanding sponge or 150 grit sandpaper and paint.

Answer 6

Grab some builders plaster,insert the first lot in the indenture. Wait for that to dry,so you get a bit of a strong backing. do it again and again til its nearly covered over .And then leave that to dry then set. next morning spread a generous amount over the hole and surounding area scrape back excess with a trowel,wait til is half dry so you can work the plaster in with the contours of the rest of the wall.When your satisfied the plaster is fully dried out,then, sand it back flush with the wall......youll be right..landlord wont notice ...ha...ha

Answer 7

Go to the local hardware store.

You will need plaster patching materials. It may require a fiberglass mesh over the hole, then again if it is shallow enough and firm enough, you may be able to patch it with plaster patch applied in layers with the patch allowed to dry between layers. Sand down when finished to get a smooth finish. Then seal and paint.

It is critical to use several thin layers of patch and to allow time for it to dry between coats.

Answer 8

I think you have to cut the holes into even squares and get some 'extra' plaster board to measure and fit them exactly into the hole with some filler. Then you sand it down and repaint. It is a pain in the *** to do, i tried once after i put my foot through the wall in my sleep, i just ended up with a bigger uneven hole and had to get my brother to fix it.

Answer 9

Sound's like a temper tantrum to me. Once you patch it then you have to match the paint. Find a framed cork tack pin board and mount it over the hole.
I had to do that in my first apartment many years ago. Landlord saw it but he didn't say anything. I got my full deposit back. Held it on with liquid nails so he coulden't take it off.

Answer 10

It depends on what type of material you have for walls ie. sheet rock, paneling, etc. If it is sheet rock you will need a knife, another piece of sheet rock to patch the whole, sheet rock mud, joint tape, and a trowel. Go to the local hardware store and they should be able to point you in the right direction.