From a doorknob hole to a section cut out for plumbing access, patching restores the damaged area and finishes it so it disappears into the wall.
A good patch is more than filling a hole. The patch needs solid backing, tape at the seams, and coats of compound feathered wide enough that the repair does not telegraph through the paint.
Small holes from anchors or picture hooks can be filled and finished directly. Medium holes need a backing support behind the board. Large openings are squared up and patched with a new piece of drywall, taped at all seams.
A patch without proper backing or taping cracks again. The few extra steps are what make the repair last.
See also: Same-day drywall repair
Cracks over doors, at corners and along seams usually come from movement in the framing. Re-taping the joint is more durable than filling the crack, because the tape bridges the movement.
If a crack keeps returning in the same spot, it is worth understanding why before patching it a third time.
A feathered patch should be invisible once primed and painted. Existing texture and paint colour affect the match, so confirm whether texturing and painting are part of your scope.
See also: Drywall and painting in one project
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.
A closer look at each type of project. See all projects.
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We do. Drywall patch repair in Ottawa ranges from a single doorknob hole to dozens of plumbing or electrical access holes, and small jobs are welcome.
Yes. Grouping several small repairs into one visit is usually more economical, because every patch needs multiple coats with drying time between them.
The hands-on work is quick, but compound needs to dry between coats, so most patches take two or three short visits or a longer single visit with fast-setting compound.
A properly backed, taped and feathered patch should not show under paint. Heavy texture or glossy existing paint can affect the match and should be discussed up front.
Yes. Ceiling patches follow the same approach with overhead access and protection of the room below. See our ceiling drywall page for larger ceiling work.
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