Subscribe for free diy fun tips for maintenance at your place. Youll need a putty knife putty or drywall compound primer 120 grit sandpaper or a sanding sponge the color paint of the.
Lightly sand the wall around the dent.
How to fix a large dent in the wall.
Watch this video to find out more.
In this video i demonstrate one way of patching some holes and dents in the wall caused by a flat screen tv.
Cover the tape with more joint compound and allow it to dry before sanding.
Remove any loose paint and drywall bits and clean the dent and the area around with a mild soap.
How to fix a large hole in the wall by home repair tutor.
For larger cracks or defects apply joint compound to the wall then cover the crack with paper drywall tape pressed into the wet compound.
How to fix up a dented wall.
Repairing the dent on a drywall or plaster wall is similar to the dent in the car but it is something that the homeowner can easily fix no matter if it is drywall or plaster.
In this video rob shows you how to easily fix a hole in the wall.
Examine the dent and remove any loose plaster.
In this episode i cover minor dings old nail and screw holes and nail pops.
The flat screen tv was moved to another wall and my job is to fix the holes and dents.
Clean the affected area.
Score the drywall around the dent with a utility knife.
This is part one in a series about repairing drywall in your home.
Use a drywall knife to cover the patch with lightweight joint compound in a crisscross pattern feathering the edges so it blends with the wall.
Make the score lines 1 inch away from the edge of the dent.
Watch for parts 2 and 3 for bigger repair projects.
Gently tear off the drywall paper within the scored lines.
To feather the edge increase pressure and angle on the drywall knife as you reach the outer edges of the patch area to minimize or thin the joint compound on the drywall.
Starting with the small gouge or dent the basic premise is to fill the hole sand it smooth then prime and touch up the area with paint.
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