How to Repair a Drywall Hole
by
Holly
(IC: homeowner)
Large holes in your wall can easily be created with just a firm bump. They might be daunting to fix but are definitely a DIY project that you can tackle without any fear!
Tools / Materials:
Utility knife, scrap drywall, drywall joint tap, drywall screws, taping knives (14" and 3" are most useful), electric drill, scrap wood (preferably 1x1), sanding block, quick set joint compound, square measuring tape, pencil
Tools / Materials:
Utility knife, scrap drywall, drywall joint tap, drywall screws, taping knives (14" and 3" are most useful), electric drill, scrap wood (preferably 1x1), sanding block, quick set joint compound, square measuring tape, pencil
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Published January 19th, 2015 7:43 PM
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Marsha Neal on Jan 25, 2015This is so great! Our "professional builder" left a huge hole in our master bedroom wall. Someone on his crew cut the wall plug hole twice as large as it should have been, and they just left it!!!! So, this will help us sort out this problem!!! Thanks!
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