| If you want to repair wall that has been damaged by a | | | | have all your tools ready to go. |
| hole then you should follow these 5 tips that can help | | | | When you have a big hole to fill in then you need to |
| guide the way. | | | | cut your drywall way before you get your compound |
| 1) Figure out how big the hole is is the first step. | | | | going. You might also want to see that your hole is |
| Different size holes will require different procedures for | | | | really the size that matches your procedure. If you |
| fixing the hole in your wall. You might just need to put | | | | start to work on the hole and then realize that you |
| a little compound in your want and then sand the spot | | | | don't have enough newspaper, then you could have a |
| over for a clean looking finish. | | | | real problem. |
| If you are dealing with a bigger hole then you should fill | | | | 3. Don't Use Too Much Spackle |
| it up with newspaper before putting the compound | | | | Since you are using lots of compound to fill in the hole |
| over it. This will make it more secure and you can | | | | then you might think that this will fix everything for you, |
| save on compound. | | | | but this is not true. You need to make sure that the |
| If the hole is larger then you might need to patch it up | | | | compound has something to grip onto like newspaper. |
| by filing it with drywall and a flap on each side. | | | | You want to minimize the amount that you use and |
| If you have a really big hole then you need to think of it | | | | make sure that you put it down very smoothly You |
| as a whole new space to be repaired. You need to | | | | also want to make sure it is applied very evenly. |
| get rid of anything in the wall frame and then cut out | | | | 4. Be Patient |
| new drywall. You can secure this down and then | | | | If you are doing this in your own home then chances |
| complete the wall. | | | | are you want to get on with it. You need to actually |
| You should take measurements of your hole and then | | | | take the time to think about what you are doing before |
| figure out what course of action to proceed with. You | | | | you get started. You want to make sure you sand |
| want to make sure you do the right course of action | | | | and finish your wall properly. If you try to sand before |
| depending on how big your hole is. | | | | your wall is dry it can be a mess! Make sure you clean |
| 2. Preparation | | | | your tools well so they don' get full of sticky compound |
| When you have decided how to fill up the hole then | | | | that dries on them. |
| you want to make sure you have everything you | | | | 5. The Finish |
| need. It will save you lots of time if you have the right | | | | Make sure you don't skip over the sanding process. |
| tools and supplies to begin with. You will need to get to | | | | There may be bumps you can't see at the time, but |
| work fast when your compound has been be made | | | | that will become more apparent later on! |
| because it dries fairly quickly. This makes it crucial to | | | | |