Patching Wall Mount Holes

Measure the hole then cut a scrap piece of drywall that is slightly larger than the hole s diameter.

Patching wall mount holes.

Bob shows how to fix holes in walls caused by fasteners such as toggle bolts molly bolts and anchors. Fixing a large hole in a lath and plaster wall 1. You will need to remove all of the damaged area while making sure to not expand the damage. Start by cutting the ragged hole into a neat square or rectangle.

After cutting a. Smooth a thin layer of drywall patching compound around the exterior of the large hole. For holes that don t extend to studs on either side you will need to reinforce the hole. 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.

Insert the patch into the hole and smooth the overhanging paper margin onto the patching compound which. Then attach the second 1x3 to the opposite side of the cutout. Slip one of the 1x3s into the wall cavity and screw it to the edge of the cutout. Patch a big hole in 9 steps.

Gather and purchase your materials. Get your supplies together before you begin. Repairing holes in the walls is the first step in pre.