Home Repair DIY – How to Fix Minor Wall Damage
The walls in your home are subjected to a lot of abuse and sometimes, they don’t always fare well. Small holes can happen from a door being thrown open, furniture pressing against an area or even the occasional unwitting victim of a temper tantrum. Nail holes can also be unsightly once the pictures come down. Even the smallest hole can look very unsightly. You will sit in your chair and stare at that hole and ponder how you can cover it up. Or, you could repair the damage to the wall with very little effort! You can pick up everything you need to do the wall repair at Greenwood Hardware.
You will need a few supplies:
- Spackle
- Fiberglass drywall patches
- Putty knife
- Sandpaper
- Paint roller
- Paint that matches existing wall color
Nail Hole Patch Jobs
The little holes left behind by hanging pictures are relatively easy to fix and will leave your wall looking like new again!
- Wipe the wall down with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris.
- Use the putty knife to get a small portion of the spackling paste on the end of the knife.
- Rub the paste over the holes making a thin layer of the compound.
- Smooth out the paste with the edge of the putty knife.
- Allow the spackle to completely dry and then use a fine grit sand paper to smooth out the area.
- Use a paint roller to paint over the repaired area with a matching paint.
Holes Bigger Than a Quarter, Smaller Than 2 Inches
Fixing a small hole is essentially the same steps as above. However, you will want to use joint compound instead of spackle for a small hole repair. Spackling paste is thicker and doesn’t spread quite as easy as the joint compound.
- Clean the area you will be fixing.
- Apply a self-adhesive fiberglass wall repair patch over the hole.
- Use a putty knife or drywall knife to spread joint compound over the patch until it is completely covered. Smooth out any bumps in the compound with the drywall knife.
- Allow the compound to completely dry before sanding the area until the surface is smooth.
- Apply a second layer of compound and repeat the drying and sanding process.
- Paint over the area with a matching paint.
Wall repair is a lot easier than many people think. Walls that are free of holes give your home a quick facelift with very little effort. If you don’t know the exact shade of paint on an existing wall, head to the hardware store and pick up some swatches to try and match it. If that doesn’t produce results, consider repainting the room with a new color of paint.
Check out the paint section at your local hardware and you are sure to find a color that appeals to you and will really give your home a whole new look. Don’t suffer any longer! Head to Greenwood Hardware today and pick up the tools you need to take care of those little holes in the wall that have been bugging you. And if you have any questions, we are here for you. Come on in, or contact us online today!