Do you have an unsightly hole in your drywall that's covered by a picture? Maybe you have a strategically placed couch over the hole? Did you have a big party and somebody got rowdy? You can fix it! These easy to follow steps and advice for fixing holes of any kind should have your holes patched in no time.
In most cases when the hole is small enough, you can put a small amount of joint compound in the hole. You can purchase small tubs of joint compound and small throw away plastic spackling knifes for quick repairs. First sand the paint slightly around the hole. Stuff in a small piece of newspaper or paper into the hole. Put on a coat of joint compound and let it dry overnight. Sand down the edges of the now dry joint compound. In a small tray or bowl, mix a few drops of water and joint compound. This makes the store bought joint compound a little softer to apply in a thinner coat. Place in a thin coat over any small dimples. Let it dry and repeat the last steps until all the imperfections are gone. At the local home improvement center, buy a can of wall texture. They sell all kinds of textures in a can for small fixes, so look through the selection to find what kind of texture matches the texture in your home. Shake the can thoroughly before you set up the sprayer. Always test spray a pattern first on a scrap piece of wood or cardboard, that way you don't mess up to bad on your first try. It defiantly takes a little skill and determination to get a correct match for your drywall pattern.
Source: Associatedcontent.com
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