Have you ever wished that a small crack or hole in your wall would go away? Those little flaws don’t need to be a big deal. With a few tools and some work, you can make your walls look great again. In a few easy steps, this guide will show you how to fix those large and small marks. Ready to learn how to do a smooth Drywall Repair? Then you can be sure that your home will look great again.
Getting the Area of Trouble Ready
- Before you can fix the area, you need to make it ready. To get a good result, this is the first and most important thing to do. Clean the slate before you start drawing.
- First, clean up the area around the crack or hole. Remove any paint or drywall that is coming off.
- Use a pocket knife to cut off any frayed ends that make the hole look clean. This helps it fill up faster.
- Lastly, sand the area lightly to make it smooth and ready for the next step.
Be Careful When Patching
- Now is the time to fix the hole or crack. How you fix it will depend on how bad the harm is.
- For small cracks, you can use joint cement and a putty knife. Put the filler on top of the crack.
- A self-sticking patch is a great way to fix small holes. Cover the hole with the patch and then joint glue.
- You’ll have to cut a new piece of drywall to fit if the holes are big. To keep the new piece in place, put small pieces of wood under the wall.
- Then, cover the seams and screws with joint cement, just like you would for a new wall.
Adding Style at the End
- The last step is to cover up the fix. At this point, your wait will be worth it.
- After putting on the joint solution, let it dry all the way through. It might take a while.
- Fine-grit sandpaper should be used to smooth the spot until it is level with the rest of the wall after it dries.
- Put on a small layer of compound, let it dry, and then sand it. Do this over and over again. The surface is now smooth. This is a key part of the Drywall Repair process.
Now you can prime the spot and paint it to match the rest of the wall. You did it! That flaw is no longer there! You now know how to fix your walls if they ever need it again. They look nice and smooth again.
