How To Fix A Wall – How to Repair And Patch Drywall Damage?

I need to know how to fix a wall. I have a large hole in my drywall that needs fixed fast… If you have a hole in the wall and need to fix it, we have the info on this page to get it fixed FAST. There are quick cheaper fixes to fix a wall and there are more time consuming wall fixes on drywall. A quick fix will hide the hole in the wall but may not be the way to go if you want a permanent fix. Below we will describe the easiest and also the most professional ways to fix a wall/drywall hole…

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall

First here are the tools and materials you MAY need to fix a wall with a hole in it…

FIX A WALL – TOOLS: You may need depending on how large the hole in the wall is:
Gloves, Drill, Joint Knife, Putty Knife, Tape Measure, Wide Trowel, a Dust Mask, Drywall Saw, Utility Knife and Scissors.

FIX A WALL – MATERIALS: You may need depending on how large the hole in the wall is:
Spackle, Drywall Screws, Joint Compound, Repair Fabric, Construction Adhesive, Drywall Tape, Masking Tape, Drywall Screen, Sanding Sponge, Drywall Patch Kit, Drywall Patch Plaster and Drywall Scraps.

HOW TO FIX A WALL – FAST AND EASY – LARGE HOLE IN WALL:

1 – Wipe the wall down with cleaning spray to remove any dirt or large debris.
2 – Use some repair fabric to cover the large hole.
3 – Cut the repair fabric a few inches bigger than the actual hole so it can stick to the existing wall.
4 – Stick the repair fabric to the outside of the hole.
5 – Once the repair fabric is adhered, use some patching plaster (spackle) to cover the hole.
6 – Use a plaster knife or putty knife or something similar and apply the patching plaster (spackle) to the repair fabric.
7 – Smooth the plaster (spackle) into the repair fabric so it blends into the wall.
8 – Make the first application deeper into the wall and let dry.
9 – After the plaster (spackle) is dry, apply a second coat and slide the tool around carefully until you blend the spackle until perfect and even with the wall.
10 – If you see cracks after application, wait for it to dry and add a small amount of spackle to the cracked areas and smooth out.
11 – Let the spackle dry and sand it down to be flush with the wall if needed.
12 – Once all is dry, paint the area with the same color paint if applicable.
13 – DONE!

Fix Wall and Drywall Holes – Spackle – Plaster – Tools – Fabric

HOW TO FIX A WALL – SMALLER HOLE IN WALL (Not through the drywall, only slight drywall damage):

1 – Wipe the wall down with cleaning spray to remove any dirt or large debris.
2 – Let the wall completely dry.
3 – Get a trowel or putty knife.
4 – Use a Spackle product to cover the hole.
5 – Once dry, open the spackle can and use the putty knife to PUSH the spacle into the hole.
6 – Use the plaster knife or putty knife to smooth out the spackle to fill in the hole.
7 – Once you have it smooth, stop and let it dry.
8 – If after drying you are not happy with the patch work, apply a lite coat of spackle over the hole once again.
9 – Let the spackle dry and sand it down to be flush with the wall if needed.
10 – Once all is dry, paint the area with the same color paint if applicable.
11 – DONE!

Below are the tools and materials that are recommended for a fast fix for repairing a hole in your wall:

Duck Brand 282084 Self-Adhesive Drywall Repair Fabric

Dap Ready to Use Patching Plaster To Fix Holes In Walls

Warner ProGrip Full Flex Plaster Spackle Broad Knife

Below are a variation of videos that will help you fix a wall with a hole.
Explaining different ways to repair the wall depending on the hole size on your wall and depth of damage.

Drywall Patch Repair: How to Fix a Hole in the Wall By Craftsman

Drywall Repair: How to Fix a Hole in the Wall

How to Repair Drywall? – Repair a Hole in the Wall

How To Repair Fix Large Hole In Wall – Drywall

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