A hole in the wall is one of the most common drywall calls. The right repair depends on its size, its location and what is behind it.
A screw hole and a fist-sized impact need different repairs. Matching the method to the hole is what keeps the patch from cracking, sinking or showing through paint later.
Small holes from nails, screws and wall anchors are cleaned of loose paper and filled with compound in thin coats. Anchors that are spinning or protruding are pushed in or removed first so the surface sits flat.
Even small fills shrink as they dry, so a second coat and light sanding are what make them disappear under paint.
A doorknob or impact hole has broken board around the edge. The damaged area is trimmed back to solid gypsum, a backing support or patch piece is installed, and the seams are taped so the repair does not crack.
Adding a door stop after the repair prevents the same hole from returning in the same spot.
See also: Same-day drywall repair
Large holes are cut square to the nearest framing or fitted with wood backing, then a new piece of drywall of the same thickness is screwed in. Every seam is taped and finished in stages, feathered wide so the patch blends into the wall.
Before closing an access opening, check that any plumbing or wiring work behind it is finished and inspected if required.
Clear expectations. A considered plan.
A finish that brings the room together.
A close-up and a wider shot of each area, plus what caused it if you know — a leak, a door handle, settling or old plumbing work.
We confirm whether each spot can be patched or needs a section cut out, and note any moisture issue that must be fixed first.
Damaged board is cut back or backed, taped and filled in several thin coats, with drying time and sanding between each.
The repair is feathered into the surrounding wall or ceiling and checked under normal light so it is ready for primer and paint.
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Yes, though it is usually more economical to group several holes into one visit, since each needs drying time between coats.
Yes. The patch is cut around the box. Power to the box should be off during the work, and any damaged electrical components should be handled by an electrician.
Usually because it had no backing or no tape over the seams. A patch that is properly supported and taped is far less likely to crack.
Yes. Cracks need a different approach than holes — see our drywall crack repair page.
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