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How to Patch a Wall
Now is the time to repair any wall damage before you paint. Ensure the beauty of your freshly painted walls by repairing any small holes or cracks.
For Best Results:
For large holes, please refer to How to Repair a Hole.
Suggested Tools & Supplies
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Putty Knife
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Patching Material (Spackle)
- Sandpaper (100, 220 Grit)
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Step 1Grab your tools.
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Step 2Find areas on your wall with holes or small cracks that need to be patched to create a uniform surface.
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Step 3Using the putty knife scrape off any excess dry wall around the holes.
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Step 4Grabbing a small amount of spackle with your putty knife, cover the hole by gently pressing the putty knife against the wall to fill the hole.
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Step 5Wait a couple of hours until the spackle is dry to the touch.
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Step 6Grab your sandpaper and gently sand to remove any bumps to smooth out the dry spackle.
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Step 7With a rag, wipe down the wall to remove any excess dust.
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