How to Fix a Hole in the Wall

July 1st, 2009 by Mike

I can put your mind at ease with a simple fix to a simple problem. Have you ever had a hole in your wall? Well, I got a few simple tips that can help you fix those holes. After reading this you will be able to turn that frown upside down and put a smile back on your face!

Use a plaster patch; This is the most popular way to fix a medium to large sized hole in a wall can be performed in just a couple hours. The first step to this process is to start marking out a rectangle on the wall around your hole that you need repaired. After you have drawn out your lines use a small saw to carefully cut the rectangle from the wall. Next you want to use the rectangle as a template to make an outline for a duplicate rectangle made out of a piece of plaster board. After making the outline gets a ruler to extend the rectangle. You want to make it two inches larger on each side. After cutting two inches on both sides, you have just created your patch. Now remove the paper from the backside of the patch around the two inch overlap. You will then want to make sure to apply a good amount of pressure to the patch on the hole in the wall so it sets properly. The last step to the process is to sand over the overlap area to make sure it’s flush with the wall, and then paint the area.

Using patching plaster; this is another great alternative for patching a hole in your wall. You want to start the process by cutting out a piece of metal screening. You want it to be a little bigger then the hole you are fixing. After insert some wire ties through the screening and though the hole. Use the wire ties to affix a piece of dowel vertically across the outside of the hole; this is helping you hold the screen in place. The next step is to add a finishing coat of plaster over the area. Finally sand the patching plaster making sure it’s flush and apply a coat of paint.

Use some joint compound; you can repair the holes in your walls that may be a little smaller. This method can be used to repair holes from nails, wall anchors, or picture hangers. All you do is get a hammer and gently tap the way to make a small depression. If you choose you can also use the end of a screw driver and tap the other end with the hammer for more accuracy. Then fill the depression with joint compound. The rest is easier just doing the sanding part. All that is left is to paint a fresh coat over the area.