LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Walls in every home get a few nicks, dings and holes. But these drywall can be fixed in a few easy, inexpensive steps.
Brownsboro Hardware and Paint's Jim Lehrer shows how to repair the smallest nail holes to the dents left by door knobs. He says a little spackling or a mesh patch can make your walls look like new.
Repairing drywall:
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 repair patch works just great and provides a quick and professional looking repair.
Supplies you'll need include a putty knife, wallboard knife, joint compound, repair patch and sandpaper or a sanding sponge.
1. 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 joint compound and let it dry. Then sand it until it is smooth.
2. If the edges are cracked, you will need to use a 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.
3. Cover the patch with joint 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.
Brownsboro Hardware & Paint
4858 Brownsboro Road
Louisville, KY 40207
502-897-1591
OR
9521 US Highway 42
Prospect, KY 40059
502-292-2595
Brownsboro Hardware & Paint is a locally owned, full-service hardware store in Louisville, Kentucky. With two locations we have been serving the East End of Louisville since 1960. They are your local source for Weber® grills, The Big Green Egg®, Benjamin Moore Paint® and all your hardware needs.
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