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Small holes are defined as those that are less than about
2 inches in diameter. There's no need to make a wallboard
patch for these little holes because a peel-and-stick
repair patch works just great and provides a quick and
professional looking repair. |
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 Inspect the
damaged area to see if there are any cracks around the
edge of the hole. If there aren't, just fill the hole with spackling compound and let it dry. Then sand it until it
is smooth. |
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If the edges are cracked, you will need to use a
peel-and-stick repair patch, which has a metal mesh center
for strength, to repair the hole. Just cut or shape the
patch to fit the specific repair area. |
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 Cover the
patch with spackling compound or wallboard compound and
let the patched area dry. Smooth the repaired area using a
damp sponge to eliminate the dust normally caused by dry
sanding. Apply additional coats of compound if necessary
and then smooth the entire area using a wide blade
wallboard knife. |
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RELATED PROJECTS
Patching Large Holes in Wallboard
Resetting Popped Nails |
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