You can also use a razor if you dont have a power tool. Drywall sheets are vulnerable to breaking and crumbling, but can easily be repaired with drywall compound and a little sanding and painting. Housesmarts diy were patching a hole in drywall episode 100. Turn the patch over and score four lines, snap it, and peel off the gypsum core. Hold the drywall patch over hole and trace its outline onto the wall. Decide whether you want to repaint the whole wall or just touch up patched areas.
A scrap of drywall, a leftover piece of window screening, some joint compound, and a few common tools are all it takes, if you use the holepatching technique demonstrated on the following stepbystep by this old house general contractor tom silva. Lots of money can be saved by doing your own drywall work. Cables and different diy projects might leave a hole on your wall, small or big. How to patch large holes in drywall home repairs, hole. And it really does make a huge different in the appearance. How to patch large holes in drywall diy home repair, home. This video will walk you through stepbystep how to fix a hole thats bigger. For larger holes you can cut out the hole into a regular shape, like a square, then cut a new piece of drywall to the same size and shape for the patch. How to patch a hole in the ceiling diy home repair.
Repair large wall holes with a drywall patch super blog. Big holes in drywall aka anything larger than 6 inches across are a little bit harder to fix than your usual little holes. Find out how to fix both small and large holes in drywall. This project guide will show you how to patch drywall in a few easy steps. Once were out of college, patching holes in drywall involves more than a little toothpaste. Mar 23, 2015 watch how to patch and repair a hole or cracks in drywall or sheetrock with these simple steps. Over time, gypsumboard walls can sustain ugly cracks or holes. Fixing holes in drywall is a common part of maintaining walls. Drywall has a span rating, 12 drywall can span sixteen inches both horizontally and vertically, although you may find it spanning twenty four inches.
Drywall is also known as wallboard, gypsum board, and sheetrock. Drywall damage can range from small cracks to large holes, but most repairs are easy and inexpensive to fix. Or can i press fit a piece of wooden dowel to form a firm base for the spackle. Consider these points and plan your purchases accordingly.
For tiny holes and popped nails, use 4inch drywall knife to apply two or three thin coats of joint compound. How to fix small holes in drywall with a patch dummies. How to repair drywall how to fix a hole in the wall youtube. Theyre too big for a patch like we used before, so youll actually need to buy a panel of drywall and patch your hole wit. From small holes and scratches to holes in your walls, watch this video on how you can repair your drywall. Bigger holes that are larger than the spacing for the framing need to be attached to the framing members. How to repair small holes in drywall article how to repair damaged drywall video how to repair a popped nail in drywall video video transcript a hole in drywall thats larger than the head of a nail requires more repair than just the application of some spackling. Fear not you can use a drywall patch to repair large wall holes or spackle to repair smaller ones depending on how big the holes are, patching your walls. At the joint between the existing wall and the new patch, apply self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape. Cracks in drywall also called wallboard, gypsum board, and sheetrock are common because its surface is made of paper. Check out this video is a combo tip that shows you how to make holes and fix them.
The following method will work to fix large holes of a foot or more in drywall walls and ceilings. How to patch holes in drywall, large and small chris loves. The previous owners left numerous holes in the drywall. How big of a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone. Large areas of repair might seem overwhelming and easily subbed out to a contractor or handyman, but it really is a relatively easy endeavor. We thought it would be helpful to put together a video on how to repair every kind of hole, small to very large and even the deep cracks in between. Learn how to fix both small and large holes in drywall.
But 3m has put together a largehole kit that makes that repair really simple. Product costs, availability and item numbers may vary online or by market. Small holes can be patched over with drywall tape or a selfadhesive drywall patch, but large holes need a more rigid material to span over the. You will only need a few simple tools to repair the drywall.
You want to cover the hole with a drywall patch, by first cutting a piece of drywall that fits inside of the hole using a small rotary tool, a drywall saw, or a jig saw. Feb 08, 2017 drywall is relatively simple to install and easy to repair. How to patch a large hole in drywall fine homebuilding. To install the patch, youll need to install a couple of pieces of blocking, like one by twos, into the hole and attach them with drywall screws, so that half of the block is visible in the hole. Mark goes step by step through the process of repairing a. But we fixed it up by patching holes tiny, medium, and big ones, repairing corners, and painting. In this video, this old house general contractor tom silva explains how to patch a drywall. The hole were patching was in our garage when we first moved in. To fix a large hole in drywall, make a clean cutout around the hole and insert a replacement piece of wallboard into the hole. Theyre too big for a patch, so youll actually need to buy a panel of drywall and patch it with that. Stepbystep instructions for patching a drywall hole using fiberglass mesh tape. How to repair a hole in textured drywall todays homeowner.
How big a hole in drywall can be fixed by spackle alone. Patching large holes step 1 remove damaged drywall. Ill show this video to my dad when im not grounded. If the hole is less than 4 inches wide, use a peelandstick patch to cover. We have six different ways to make the repair depending on the size, type and place of the damage. So i decided to make a short video, showing how i went about repairing the plasterboard. How to patch holes in drywall, large and small chris.
How to repair drywall and fix a large hole in the plaster wall the. A full list of tools and materials for fixing drywall can be found below. You can watch the video below or on youtube right here. I was asked if i could repair some large drywall holes in the plasterboard walls of this rental property. Remove any crumbling plaster or paper from the edges of the hole and measure it across. Drywall holes are easy to fix, even without a drywall repair kit. Drywall repair cost does not have to be expensive, and this same method can be used for ceiling drywall repairs. How to fix large holes in drywall with a patch dummies. Sep 24, 2018 over the near decade weve been renovation our house, i cant even count how many holes weve repaired in our home. Maybe one of your friends had too much scotch at the weekly poker game and when he stood up to go to the bathroom he stumbled and put his hand through the wall.
To patch a large hole in the ceiling, use two or three pieces of drywall. Watch how to patch and repair a hole or cracks in drywall or. How to repair drywall how to fix a hole in the wall if you make as many. It comes with a plastic piece that you curl up and put into the hole. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Measure the thickness of the drywall most likely 12 in. He then screws the drywall patch to the wood using a drilldriver.
Is the process the same for patching a hole in ceiling drywall. A fast and easy way to patch a large hole in plasterboard walls here is a simple way for repairing a large hole in plasterboard walls. Patching different holes there are several situations where you can get holes in your drywall, and this post is about patching different holes and ways to fix them. Patching wall board cracks and holes before painting. How to fix a large hole in the wall home repair tutor. Comes with necessary tools to help with wall repair. How to repair cracks and holes in drywall drywall damage can range from small cracks to large holes, but most repairs are easy and inexpensive to fix. How to repair drywall drywall repair tips sheetrock repair.
To get full project details and materials for fixing drywall. Large hole smooth the dried compound with a hand sander fitted with coarse sanding mesh. For large holes, cut a piece of drywall slightly larger than hole. The challenge of patching holes in drywall is in covering the gap. Each with the diameter of a coaxial cable, which i want to patch up. While small holes in drywall can be repaired by filling the hole with spackling or joint compound, larger holes will require a patch made from scrap drywall. Get an extra piece of drywall and cut a patch 2 inches larger than the hole on all sides.
This video shows patching small holes and gouges in drywall, what drywall repair tools youll need, and how to paint the patch. There arent any special tools needed for drywall repair. How to repair large holes in walls and ceilings doit. Joint compound is fine for filling cracks, but wont work for small holes bigger than a quarter. First, remove the damaged drywall by cutting a rectangular piece out around the damaged area. How to fix drywall holes drywall can withstand only limited abuse. For holes that might be too gig for just spackle, yet a bit small for drywall tape, one trick ive not seen mentioned before is to use a. From small dents to large holes, there are several ways to fix surface. Dec 29, 2018 drywall repairs done in just a few minutes using my favorite drywall trick that uses science to help you get a quick finish without sanding. Patching drywall holes holes less than 3 inches in diameter can be backed and filled. This tip uses housewrap of all things as part of the fix. Maybe your walls are full of ittybitty holes from nails since removed or maybe theres a gargantuan hole from that time you moved the tv across the living room to fix the feng shui. Whatever the reason, theres no better way to look handy and. In this video we show you all about drywall repair, teaching you how to patch a large hole in the wall.
Fortunately, drywall is fairly easy to repair, but there is an art to it. This process wont work on lath plaster, try one of the plaster repair techniques on this page instead. If you apply joint compound directly to large gouges, the damage will. For large holes, you may wish to use a sheet of aluminum or galvanized screening. How to fix a large hole in the wall by home repair tutor. These drywall repair videos and plaster repair videos are provided with this in mind. Drywall repairs done in just a few minutes using my favorite drywall trick that uses science to help you get a quick finish without sanding. Jul 15, 2014 these drywall repair videos and plaster repair videos are provided with this in mind. Find a scrap of drywall thats the same thickness as the damaged drywall, and cut out a squarecornered patch big enough to cover the hole. A door flung open too hard can produce a doorknobsize hole in the wall. As we continue work on the basement update, i figured it would make sense that i break down the different tasks and go through them in detail.
Little holes are particularly easy with spackle, but even using mesh patches, patching compound, and chunks of drywall werent too hard. Heres a video showing how to fix a big hole in drywall. Use of video content for personal projects is at your own risk. Cut two 1x2 cleats slightly longer than the size of the hole. The challenge of fixing holes in drywall is in covering the gap. How to patch holes in drywall, large and small september 24, 2018. For mediumsize holes, peel off the backing sheet from the metal patch to expose the adhesive. Fixing cracks in drywall even if the crack is big is an inexpensive repair that can make a damaged wall look fresh and new again. How to fix a big hole in the wall fast, drywall repair diy youtube. Oct 14, 2019 from small dents to large holes, there are several ways to fix surface defects on your walls. This video will show how to quickly to patch holes in drywall. How to repair cracks and holes in drywall howtos diy. How to patch large holes in drywall home repairs, how to.
Start by using a drywall saw to cut a square around the hole. For larger holes shoving paper into the hole frequently results in lots of paper inside the wall cavity before you get it sitting just right for patching. How to repair drywall and fix a large hole in the plaster. Using a new behindthewall system and fiber reinforced compound allows an easy fix for holes ranging from 3 in. Doing drywall repair is a pretty typical diy project, but if youve got a larger hole, sometimes it can be timeconsuming and messy. For small cracks and holes, tom recommends a patching spackle that can be applied easily using a small putty knife. Watch this video to see how to repair a large hole in drywall using a drywall patch. How to patch a large hole in drywall patching drywall. Cut a new piece of drywall the same size as the piece you removed. I think someone might have rammed it with their car ouch.
Patch plaster walls repair holes in plaster surfaces using these steps. A video demonstrating how to fix different types and sizes of drywall. To patch a large hole, you must install a support brace that you can screw your drywall to. How to patch large holes in drywall diy home repair. How to patch large holes in drywall home repairs, hole in. Patching small holes and gouges in drywall drywall and plaster repair can be tough to learn, and a good drywall repair how to video is a sure way to gain extra insight into these topics. How to fix a hole in drywall can be one of your top concerns when getting ready for a move. Spackles are generally applied in one coat and then lightly sanded before repainting. Sep 18, 2018 i was asked if i could repair some large drywall holes in the plasterboard walls of this rental property. Square up the sides of the hole using a drywall saw andor utility knife. Is it possible to buy smaller pieces of drywall to use for patching. Holes and cracks in wallboardsmall or largeare easy to repair, and the finished patch will be almost invisible. From small dents to large holes, there are several ways to fix surface defects on your walls.