So, I'm at my mom's house...and I was mad and I punched a hole in my wall like a dumbass. Is there any way to fix it before she gets home lol....she's going to be pissed haha. And to make it even better...I'm a girl! and I don't know anything about this, much less be able to fix it. Any suggestions? Plz no insults I know I'm a dumbass lol.
2007-07-09 04:51:14 · 6 answers · asked by jennifo! the nympho 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Well, I had give it a try...I'm no quitter lol. Yea, I'm probaly gonna have to cover it. *sigh* great.
2007-07-09 05:03:36 · update #1
Cut it bigger and put a shelf unit in there - then tell her you added more storage space " Whata ya think "
I'm sure she'll be thrilled huh?
2007-07-09 05:33:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the size of the hole, let's say the hole is as big as you hand. 1st clean out the hole and trim the steetrock to make clean edges, the stuff the hole with news paper. Make sure you get enough paper in the hole to prevent it from moving when pushed. Get some joint compound and fill the hole, the newspaper gives you backing. Let the compound dry, putting a hair dryer on it will speed up the process. You may have to put the compound on a few times to fill. If you don't put the paper in tight enough then the compound will "sag" and the wall won't look right. It's best to put a thin layer on first, that way the newspaper doesn't get too wet. Sand smooth, make sure that the everything is even with the existing wall. When you are putting on the compound try and match the finish or texture. If the finish has bumps, there is a finish in a can that you can get from the hardware store. Paint, this will be the hardest thing to match because new paint over old never matches. The best way, if you have time is to paint the entire wall.
If the hole is very large then cut the sheetrock back to the studs in install a new piece of sheetrock. Then tape, putty and paint.
This may take a few days to get right, so cover (hide) if you can and repair as you get chances.
Yea, she'll be PO'd but it's always better to be honest and let her know you will fix it. She'll be less pissed than if she finds out on her own,
2007-07-09 06:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by bostep662 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run to Home Depot, and buy a sheetrock repair kit. You'll have to work, and it will never be perfect, but it might buy you a little time.
Or, measure the size of the hole, add 1 inch, and go get a piece of sheetrock (if you have any construction going on in your area, they will usually give you a piece of scrap). Cut the grey side to a little smaller the hole (you use your fist to measure, if the swelling has gone down), but the white side alone. The sheetrock, in between the papers, will chip out easily. Then place in hole, with white paper facing out, and smooth "float" (white mud) to blend with wall. Let dry 24 hours, then paint to match.
Make sure all the light bulbs in this room are loose, so Mom may not notice.
2007-07-09 06:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to insult, but if you have to ask, then the answer is probably no. I mean, you might be able to do it in time, but not in a way that she won't notice that something is amiss. Got a picture or poster you can hang over the spot?
2007-07-09 05:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by Brian A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't any way that I know of to fix it before she comes home, but maybe you could move a piece of furniture in front of it, or hang a picture there and tell her you just HAD to have that picture there...You are making me laugh. You ARE in a pickle! Good luck!
2007-07-09 05:02:25 · answer #5 · answered by P S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
type "sheetrock repair" into google.
2007-07-09 04:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by Hex92 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋