How to Fix a Hole In Wall

はじめに

Have you ever opened a door too hard and it hit the wall causing a small hole in the wall? This is a problem that so many people have, especially with children in the home. Most modern homes have walls made of a material called drywall. A hole in drywall is very easy to patch. It requires no prior skill or experience. This fix requires inexpensive tools and materials that you may find at a local hardware store or you may even already have some of these items at home. This is a guide on how to patch a small hole in the wall for beginners. This guide will include a complete step by step guide along with all tools and materials that are needed to complete this task.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Dry wall

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Use pliers (or tweezers if the hole is very small) to clean out hole by removing the drywall out of the hole.

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Use scissors to cut drywall mesh.
To ensure that the entire hole is covered, cut a piece of mesh larger than the size of the hole.

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手順3

Use a damp sponge to apply moisture to make the mesh stick to the wall, covering the entire hole.

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Use a drywall knife to apply the drywall compound over the mesh. Make sure to spread a generous amount over the entire mesh.
Let the compound dry for about 30 minutes.
You can speed up the drying process by placing a fan directly in front of the drying compound.