Walls & framing
Patch a hole in drywall
Spackle, patches, compound and primer for nail holes, dents, doorknob holes and bigger cut-outs, and how to make them disappear under paint.
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Nail and screw holes, dents
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Holes under ½″.
Wall anchors pulled out, screw pops that tore the paper.
Squared off and filled with a new piece of drywall on backer clips.
Cut back to the studs on each side and screw in a new piece.
½″ drywall
Most walls and ceilings
⅝″ drywall
Garages, fire walls, some ceilings
Repaint the whole wall
Hides patches best
Water stains, soft spots or mold?
Built before 1978?
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Patching means sanding old paint.
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