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Repairing a Hole in Drywall

November 9, 2011

Repairing a Hole in DrywallYou see a lot of these holes in the wall where a doorknob has gone through the sheet rock or wallboard. You can use a laundry detergent bottle cap for this as fix. Find the size cap that slides into the round knob hole. Apply a small bead of silicone seal or gorilla glue to the back of the flare-out on the cap.

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Insert and let dry. Presto! Now the doorknob will fit into the wall.

You can also dress this up by cutting out the hole size (2 1/2 inches) in a small piece of paneling. Arrange how you want it to look, and glue it behind the cap-flare before inserting in the wall.

Source: Inspired by Poor But Proud of this website.

By VIETVET from Perkinston, MS

 
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Bronze Post Medal for All Time! 181 Posts
November 2, 2010

Mix a half teaspoon of vinegar into each quart of plaster you use on your next repair job, and the "mud" will take longer to set up, thereby giving you just that much more working time.

 
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June 26, 2013

If you have a disposable bakers bag and a plain round tip, you can put a few tablespoons of putty in the bakers bag and pipe it into the hole.

 
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January 25, 2019

This project shows how to patch a hole in your wall, after removing a screw, properly before painting over it again. It is cheap and easy to do and it doesn't take very long to do.

Patching Screw Holes in Walls - finished project

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January 19, 2012

The first thing you need to do is determine if the hole is near electrical wiring. If it is, make sure the power is off to that wall or the whole room.

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You can use extension cords from the other room for your power tools.

A drawing showing how to repair a hole in drywall.

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July 12, 2007

When filling holes before painting, mix the filler with the paint instead of water. It will be easy to match the colour afterwards and the patch won't be so noticeable.

 
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January 10, 2005

I am going to paint my bathroom ceiling and am having a problem with a hole in my ceiling. It is small, near a corner of the wall. How do i patch it? Is there a way to do it without having to tape and compound? Or without takiing the whole piece down?



Thanks,

Susan :)

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By Vicki (Guest Post)
January 10, 20050 found this helpful

I have had success using caulking to fill fairly good sized holes.Make sure it is smooth when you finish because you cannot sand it.Also make sure it is paintable caulk.Best of Luck

 
By Lisa (Guest Post)
January 11, 20050 found this helpful

If the hole is 'right through' you should stuff some newspaper into it so there will be backing for your patching material. Make sure the paper does not bulge out beyond the finished surface, then use inexpensive, drywall spackle from the hardware store. I use the lightweight variety that dries quickly and can be sanded.

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If the surface I'm repairing is textured I usually go back after 10 or 15 minutes and gently scratch and poke the patch to recreate texture (it dries smooth otherwise). When it is completely dry, paint to match the surrounding area. Priming first works best, but if it's a small or discrete area I often skip that step.

 

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January 12, 20050 found this helpful

Cut the hole out with a narrow blade saw to form a neat rectangle, avoid the corner angle itself if possible. Cut a piece of board slightly larger than the hole and put a small screw through the centre to give you a 'handle'. Manipulate the piece of board at an angle through the hole and lay it inside/on top of the hole. Apply a stripe of appropriate contact adhesive to the edges of the board/hole, (this can be applied before inserting the patch in the hole).

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Pull the board down over the hole by the screw 'handle' and apply some pressure until the glue takes. You can also hang a small weight from the screw to maintain pressure for longer. When the glue is dry remove the screw. You are left with a neat shallow depression to fill with any appropriate filler. This method will allow you to sand the area to a fine surface so it is indistinguishable from the surrounding ceiling.

Regards

Jo

 
By Sherry (Guest Post)
January 12, 20050 found this helpful

You can buy sheetrock repair kits at any home improvement store. They are very easy to use and don't cost a lot.

 
By David (Guest Post)
July 28, 20050 found this helpful

Wall patches are a great idea. They come in different sizes from 4 inches to 6. Put the patch over the hole and take a heavy weight spackling or like a 20 minute joint compound and spread over the hole patch and be sure to flare out from the end of the patch about 3 to 6 inches.

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Let dry and sand down as needed and put another coat on. Sand down and make sure its smooth then spray on desired texture. Its really not as hard as it sounds.

 
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June 7, 2005

I have a wall in my shower that had cracked tiles and started out to be a small hole but now it has grown. I am covering it with a poster board. I am wondering what to do to repair the sheetrock and retile it? Who would I call to help me fix this, a plumber or a contractor? Any suggestions?



Brenda in Missouri

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By sean (Guest Post)
June 26, 20050 found this helpful

call a tile guy or do it yourself. many how to's on the web.
search for how to repair tile or how to install.

seems like a lot of tools are involved so paying a guy to do it is probably best. many cycles of drying involved. with a pro it'll still take at least 3 days for install/dry/install/dry/install stages.

 
By Janene Winkhart (Guest Post)
February 6, 20070 found this helpful

Drywall in shower is not the same as on a regular wall. If doing this on your own be sure and get proper instruction for what supplies you will need to use.

 
March 9, 20110 found this helpful

I had a fiend from my church take all the old tile off the wall & put a tub-surround ( fiberglass type) on the wall. he was able to get me a used one which saved me a lot of money. He is just a handyman type of person who has done several repairs to his house.

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He knew what to get so I didn't have to make several trips to the hardware store. I would ask around. Then if that doesn't pan out call a handyman 1st. Check your local newspaper ads & local bulletin boards.

 
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