How Do You Spackle A Hole In Drywall?
This article will assist you in patching holes in drywall. Don’t be afraid to take that picture down because you don’t know how to fix the hole. The first step is buy the things needed. You can purchase joint compound at almost any hardware store or Walmart. Buy only a small tub if you don’t need much. Joint compound will actually last a long time when properly stored. You will also need a putty knife. You can either buy a plastic cheap one or metal one. Either one will work fine and last years. The final thing is a light grade sandpaper. Take your putty knife and gently go over the hole to be patched. This will even out the service and clean up the area. Take your putty knife and scoop out a small amount of joint compound. You can now spread the joint compound over the hole. Do not worry about the excess joint compound around the hole. This drys pretty quick but give it 24 hours. The last step is to sand the area down. You can either buy sandpaper or a sanding block. Sand the area dow