Patching Wall Mount Holes

Patch a big hole in 9 steps.

Patching wall mount holes.

Repairing holes in the walls is the first step in pre. Then attach the second 1x3 to the opposite side of the cutout. Start by cutting the ragged hole into a neat square or rectangle. Fixing a large hole in a lath and plaster wall 1.

For holes that don t extend to studs on either side you will need to reinforce the hole. You will need to remove all of the damaged area while making sure to not expand the damage. Smooth a thin layer of drywall patching compound around the exterior of the large hole. Get your supplies together before you begin.

Place drywall piece over the damaged area image 1 and trace around it with a pencil image 2. Gather and purchase your materials. Insert the patch into the hole and smooth the overhanging paper margin onto the patching compound which. Be sure it overlaps into the hole by 1.

It s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound but for dime size and larger drywall repairs and for holes that are deep it s best to use a joint compound that sets up by a chemical reaction these are available in powder form with setting times ranging from five to 90 minutes. Bob shows how to fix holes in walls caused by fasteners such as toggle bolts molly bolts and anchors. Coarse grade screws for wood.