Easy Hole-In-The-Wall Repair Tips
Removing wallpaper or removing old wallpaper can sometimes
result in some of the drywall or sheetrock coming off with the
wallpaper. Don't worry this is a common occurrence - especially
when the wallpaper is very old.
The question is how do you fix the holes in the sheetrock once
the wallpaper is removed?
There are a couple of ways you can easily repair the holes - The
first method, if it's a small hole, is to purchase some drywall
or sheetrock filler. There are a number of manufactures that
produce the filling agent and it can be easily purchased at your
local hardware or DIY retailer. The filler is usually white in
color and has the consistency of putty. Depending upon the size
of the hole, follow these directions-
Small Holes
1. To repair the hole, use a small "filling knife" or you can
even use the wallpaper scraper you used in your removal project.
2. Sprinkle or spray the hole and area with clean water - just
enough to get it wet.
3. Using the filling knife or scraper, push the filling agent
into the hole. Apply enough filler until it is level with the
surface of the wall. Remove the excess with the edge of the
filling knife or scraper.
4. Allow the filler to dry completely. Depending upon the
product you are using, the filler may shrink slightly during the
drying process. If this is the case, you may need to make a
second application
5. Once the filler is dry, use a light grade sand paper to
remove any excess filler that is not level with the wall.
6. Finally, you can now paint or wallpaper the wall.
Large Holes
1. For large holes, you will need a filling knife or wallpaper
scraper, a few sheets of newspaper, and a small roll of "Drywall
Seam Tape.
2. Start by removing any dust or small pieces of sheetrock or
drywall from the hole. Next, sprinkle or lightly spay clean
water on the hole and surrounding wall.
3. Moisten the newspaper and gently push it into the hole so
that it fills up the majority of the hole area.
4. Next, apply the filling agent on top of the newspaper and to
the remaining hole area.
5. Using the drywall seam tape, cut a piece of tape to just fit
over the hole area. Apply the tape over the hole.
6. Again apply the drywall filler over the tape and smooth the
area with the edge of the filling knife or scraper.
7. Allow the filler to dry completely and then sand the area
with a light grade sandpaper.
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