After the joint compound has dried thoroughly sand it down with sandpaper, a sanding sponge or drywall sanding material. You may have to go back and apply a thin layer of joint compound, let it dry and sand again, then repeat this process until you get a smooth surface that blends with the surrounding wall. In my personal experience hot glue is good for holding the pieces while a better glue is used to permanently hold the drywall repairs. However over time the hot glue looses it's ability to hold tight to the drywall backing.
I have never tried a hot glue gun! This removes the patching over screw holes. Don't forget to paint the patch with primer first. Joint compound absorbs paint differently you will be able to see the patch if you just paint with regular wall paint. Next rental paint job I'm trying this. Great job My grandson just poked another one. Introduction: Fix a Hole in Drywall Sheetrock.
By wannabemadsci Follow. More by the author:. More About wannabemadsci ». Whether it's the doorknob whacking a hole in the wall. Your hot-tempered friend punching his fist through it. Patching a hole in a sheetrock wall is not hard at all.
Cut the string and pull it out. It served its purpose. Paint and you're done! Enjoy the now invisible 'hole in the wall'!
Participated in the Remix 2. Did you make this project? Apply a second coat of drywall compound to make an even surface. Let this dry for at least twelve hours. You might have to match the wall texture. You can do this with an air compressor and hopper. You might be able to find spray on wall textures which makes it much easier. You can find these handy tips along with many other home construction ideas at www.
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