While i was very mad, i kicked the wall and made a hole the shape of my foot. big hole!!!! i need to take care of it tomorrow!!! Andmy parents cant see, and its right on the stairway!!! im covering it with a poster but it looks suspicious. help!!! tomorow im home alone, so what do i use!!!
2007-07-10 15:43:35 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Im only 13!!!
2007-07-10 15:43:46 · update #1
You're just going to have to rearrange your room and in the process "damage" the wall. The you can say that you did it by accident or something.
You need to control your anger.
2007-07-10 19:59:04 · answer #1 · answered by L C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd call a older friend or an uncle who won't tell. You have to fill the hole in with putty and sand that smooth and than paint it..or something like that..I know in order for it to look like the rest of the wall someone with some experience needs to do it. Go to the store and ask them what all u will need to fix it and they will sell u what u need and even tell u how to do it. or look it on on line. Hopefully there may already be what u need to fix it with in ur garage or shed. Make sure to match the paint the exact color. I have seen it done but I have never done it. And if u look closely you can still see where it was cause the rest of the wall need painting so when fresh paint was applied u could see how much the rest of the wall needed painting!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!
2007-07-10 22:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by sash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't you blame it on a brother or sister?
If you can't do that, as one of the other answerers said; you're going to need someone older you can trust to not to tell on you to help fix it (you are really going to owe them). It will be difficult to get it done in one day. Before you even start, check to see if there is any leftover matching paint around. If there is, you can try this: You will need some wood scraps, some drywall screws, a #2 Phillups screwdriver, a piece of scrap drywall big enough for a patch, a box cutter or sharp knife, some drywall "mud", sand paper, and a flashlight as well as the paint and supplies. To start, carefully trim/enlarge the hole to the smallest square/rectangle or circular shape that you can (this will make later steps easier); find a scrap of soft wood, such as pine, about 6" longer than the width of the hole in the long direction, (but narrower than the hole). Partly screw a drywall screw in the center as a "handle"; slip it into the hole and center it so it bridges to hole on the back side of the drywall (about 3" overlapping each edge). Now, while holding it in position (don't lose it inside the wall!) put 1 or 2 drywall screws through the drywall into each end of the board. Remove the screw used as a "handle". Now you have a board secured covering most of the hole on the backside of the drywall. (If the hole is big, you can use a second board if necessary). Note: it is not necessary to totaly fill in the hole with wood! you are just making a place to attach the replacement drywall to. Now you need to get a scrap of drywall (of the same thickness as used in your wall [usually 1/2 or 5/8"]; you will need to trim it as close as possible to the shape of the hole; try to have only a very narrow space between the patch and the wall-hole edges this way you won't need to use a lot of drywall mud to fill between the patch and the wall this is the only way you might get it to dry fast enough! Once the patch is cut to size, fit it into positon and use some drywall screws to secure it to the boards you installed. Don't push too hard when trying to start the screws! you don't want to break the wall again! Make sure any drywall screws are tight enough that the head digs slightly below the surface of the wallboard. The patch should come out level with the surface of the rest of the wall. Now you need to fill in the cracks and screw holes with drywall "mud"; You want to use as little as possible to accomplish this; just fill slightly above the surrounding surface; and let it dry. Because the amount you should be using will be quite small, you might find it easier to spread it with your finger. Once it is dry, you will need to sand it lightly to bring it down level with the surface. To see if it is level with the surface, turn out the lights and hold a flashlight so the light is shining almost parellel to the wall, and any imperfections should be obvious. Once it's level, you will need to paint it; make certian you get the correct paint and that it is well- stirred and since the wall was probably painted with a roller; if you use a brush it is likely to show. If you can't find a roller you can try dabbing it on with a dry sponge or clean shop rag etc (you may need to experiment to get the best match). Make certian to clean up any mess and air out the paint smell before they get home! If you run out of time, replace the poster and do the painting the next time they're out.
(It might be easier to just endure the spanking)
2007-07-11 00:39:04 · answer #3 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I knew you were 13, when I heard what you did. Just leave the poster, you are not going to be able to fix the hole. Confession is good for the soul. Also the beating might not be as bad if you show them the hole, rather than let them find it. You could tell them a burglar was in the house and your second karate kick missed him and got the wall.
2007-07-10 22:51:03 · answer #4 · answered by T C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just fess up and offer to pay for the horrible mistake and chalk it up to the experiences of life that you never want to repeat again.
Honesty is always policy when it come to your parents. No matter how good the job is, it will be a bit noticable and a reminder that you need to stop and think before reacting.
Remember whenever you get angry or frustrated: Take 2 (min.) and come back after thinking it through.
2007-07-10 22:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by donna D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your in trouble..... to repair a hole the size of your foot, you will need more then a day even if you had all the items to repair it.. the mud needs time to dry between sanding and painting
2007-07-10 22:54:21 · answer #6 · answered by P.T. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut a square hole stud to stud, but only cut half way on the stud so that you will have something to nail to. then buy a small bag of mud and paper, dry then sand then paint
2007-07-11 00:59:00 · answer #7 · answered by lbarton52@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Trying to fix it will make more of a mess than just admitting what you did and apologizing for it. Also, you'll get some credit for being honest.
2007-07-10 22:55:04 · answer #8 · answered by kadi_troi 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to tell your parents what happened. Trust me...you would rather them find out from you then on their own. They will admire you for being up front and confessing. I say tell them, and offer to help fix it. Don't try to do it yourself...CONFESS!
2007-07-10 23:16:21 · answer #9 · answered by Froggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
confess..........and ask your Dad if he can show you how to repair it......be good for both of you
2007-07-11 01:58:27 · answer #10 · answered by sreshowtime 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋