How do you patch a hole in drywall that is 2" wide?

Made by Mitch
by Made by Mitch

The hole that needs patched is too small to put a board behind, but too large to just use putty ty patch. Should I cut the hole bigger? Or is there maybe a better solution?

  5 answers
  • Sta31342746 Sta31342746 on Aug 13, 2018

    Purchase a peal and stick drywall patch

  • FrugalFamilyTimes.com FrugalFamilyTimes.com on Aug 13, 2018

    As crazy as it sounds, auto body filler ("Bondo") can work well in this application. Try building it up in layers and expect to do some sanding to even it out. It has fumes, so work in a ventilated area.

  • Edie Edie on Aug 13, 2018

    I would use a popsicle stick or cardboard as a backer. Can sometimes fill with some fluffed up steel wool as support.

  • Linda Linda on Aug 13, 2018

    Okay is this is kind of rigging but stick some wadded up paper into the whole. Then use a sticky mesh materials over the spot then sparkle over that. After it drys sand it and paint.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Aug 13, 2018

    Hi Mitch,

    You could use Expanding Foam Spray and shave it down once dry, or wet newspaper and pack it out and let it dry and then, use filler. Best of luck!