Patching a drywall hole

[Ghost_Rider_2.0]

So yeah, I understand what to do, it's a small hole made from the doorknob because the door stopper spring came out ages ago, gonna put some mesh tape and cover that with some compound. The question is how do I match the surrounding wall texture onto the patched hole without the use of a spray gun(or whatever contractors usually use)?

[Virus]

So yeah, I understand what to do, it's a small hole made from the doorknob because the door stopper spring came out ages ago, gonna put some mesh tape and cover that with some compound. The question is how do I match the surrounding wall texture onto the patched hole without the use of a spray gun(or whatever contractors usually use)?

Okay, is the dry wall textured? Normally you path the hole, let the compound dry, then repaint.

I don't use the mesh tape method because there is an obvious bulge in the wall, but what ever floats your boat or finds your lost remote.

[Ghost_Rider_2.0]

Will there be an obvious bulge in the wall if the original hole is no bigger than a door knob, when using the mesh tape? Yes, the surrounding dry wall is textured.

[Vega]

Sand paper, dawg

[Virus]

Will there be an obvious bulge in the wall if the original hole is no bigger than a door knob, when using the mesh tape? Yes, the surrounding dry wall is textured.

Yep, even if sanded. The mesh tape is being applied over the top of the hole, so no matter what you do, the tape will not be flush with the drywall.


What I do If I can't patch it with another peice of dry wall is the following:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard just small enough to be pushed through the hole, but long enough when you turn it, it can't be pulled out of the hole.

2. Poke a hole in the middle of the cardboard and tie fishing line to it.

3. Apply construction adhesive to the cardboard that will touch the back side of the drywall.

4. Get a chair and tie the other end of the fishing line to it.

5. Place the cardboard inside the hole, rotate it, and keep the string taught with the chair.

6. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to dry.

7. cut the fishing line from the cardboard.

8. Apply compound normally.

9. Sand

10. Repaint.

Clear as mud?

[moxsniks]

one would cut a square of drywall slightly larger then the hole then put it up to the hole and trace around it and cut the wall where you traced it. Then put a strip of wood into the hole and pull it up against the opening a put a couple of drywall screws to hold it. Now get the piece you cut smear some drywall mud on the edges put it in the wall put a drywall screw in to secure it .trowel the excess mud, fill the screws holding the wood & sand.
Dont know what texture you have most newer homes have blown on then troweled flat. So put some balls of drywall mud on a spoon then flick it at the repair area wait till it drys a bit then trowel it flat sand and paint. They also sell it in a spray can. post a pic of the texture

[Trauntj]

If your walls are spanish lace, you're pretty well fucked if you're trying to make the patch blend in. Also if you use the mesh tape correctly with the compound and sand it down after it is dried, it won't be a bulge and you can prime and paint right over it. Spanish lace is just not a good idea for walls because repairs are basically impossible to hide. Also sand the hole down before you apply the mesh tape for best results.

[Ghost_Rider_2.0]

Yeah, the wall has that blown on texture, not exactly the Spanish lace kind though. Did some searching around and I believe it's a knockdown texture, so the question is what can I do other than hire someone or buying a texture gun, to get a matching texture on the patch w/ out it looking like shit and costing a pretty penny.

[seafoo]

If its a small hole you don't need to mess with strips of wood or mesh tape. You will need a (small) piece of drywall to cut replacement piece from though. This is assuming the hole is all the way through the wall, if its not you don't need to mess with this, just use joint compound (( yeah, spackle)) and sand. Just do it like this:

1. With a razor knife, resize the hole so that it is a perfect square, say (for instance) 3"x3"
2. Cut a piece of drywall so that it is the exact size to fit in this opening. (This is the reason for resizeing the hole. It makes it easier to get a snug fit.)
3. Caulk around the edges of the hole and the edges of the replacement piece. Smear it in good w/fingers so it sticks.
4. Place piece into hole. Gravity and the stickiness of the caulk will hold the piece in place while the caulk dries. Clean area so no caulk is sticking out proud of the wall surface and fit replacement piece so it is sitting slightly below flush of the wall surface.
5. After caulk dries you need to cover the patch with joint compound, let dry, sand, and repaint.

As far as i know i invented this method and it works like a charm. I've actually fixed some rather large holes with it.

[GatorWarrior]

http://www.dap.com/product_details.aspx?BrandID=125&SubcatID=21
That, on the inside of the hole... Works like a charm

[smitty]

Yep, even if sanded. The mesh tape is being applied over the top of the hole, so no matter what you do, the tape will not be flush with the drywall.


What I do If I can't patch it with another peice of dry wall is the following:

1. Cut a piece of cardboard just small enough to be pushed through the hole, but long enough when you turn it, it can't be pulled out of the hole.

2. Poke a hole in the middle of the cardboard and tie fishing line to it.

3. Apply construction adhesive to the cardboard that will touch the back side of the drywall.

4. Get a chair and tie the other end of the fishing line to it.

5. Place the cardboard inside the hole, rotate it, and keep the string taught with the chair.

6. Wait 24 hours for the adhesive to dry.

7. cut the fishing line from the cardboard.

8. Apply compound normally.

9. Sand

10. Repaint.

Clear as mud?

do this. it's pretty much the best advice.

you use mesh tape for joining sheets of gyprock. The edges are rebated so that the tape is flush or below the sheet.

[Death Snuggle]

Yeah, the wall has that blown on texture, not exactly the Spanish lace kind though. Did some searching around and I believe it's a knockdown texture, so the question is what can I do other than hire someone or buying a texture gun, to get a matching texture on the patch w/ out it looking like shit and costing a pretty penny.

There's no decent way to do it, regretfully. It's almost impossible to match to existing pattern because it is random. You could patch it normally and then painstakingly etch it to correct it, but fuck wasting all that time and effort...

[Dr rocker]

I would use wooden soldiers and screws for a larger hole, for smaller, flute a piece in with a craft knife. Havent a clue for texture, I allways smooth skim, so I dont know what spanish lace ect is, but geussing you could lightly sand the surrounding area, brush over with water/pva mix and gently blow or clap plaster powder?

[Death Snuggle]

I would use wooden soldiers and screws for a larger hole, for smaller, flute a piece in with a craft knife. Havent a clue for texture, I allways smooth skim, so I dont know what spanish lace ect is, but geussing you could lightly sand the surrounding area, brush over with water/pva mix and gently blow or clap plaster powder?

Drywall textures (http://www.drywallbyjake.com/textures.htm)

Yeah, knockdown is still a pain to repair but I've only seen it used on walls 2 times.