Next, load a bit of spackling paste onto your putty knife and apply the product directly to the hole. Work in enough of the paste so that it leaves a small mound over the hole, then press the flat side of the knife firmly against the mound in order to flatten it.
Finally, swipe the blade in a broad motion across the repaired area, leaving the filled-in hole perfectly level with the finished drywall. Allow the spackling sufficient time to dry. Sand lightly when dry. If you want to patch a somewhat larger hole—an area with a diameter of one or two inches—the process becomes slightly more complicated, if only because it involves a material you might not have on hand: mesh tape. You can buy mesh tape either as a roll or as a precut square. After sanding the area to be patched, completely cover it with mesh.
As you spread the joint compound, pay special attention to the seams where the mesh tape meets the surrounding drywall. Once you can no longer see the tape, use the putty knife to flatten the mounded joint compound, then scrape the surface in wide, smooth side-to-side movements that create an even finish.
A larger patch involves a commensurately greater commitment of time and effort to complete. In fact, the patching process here is not very different from the one that was used to install your drywall in the first place. Begin by using a drywall saw to cut evenly around the problem area. If possible—and to do this, you may need to make the hole larger than seems strictly necessary—make your hole big enough to expose one of the wall studs. With the drywall patch firmly in place, apply mesh tape over all the seams between the patch and the existing drywall.
Then load up your putty knife with joint compound and proceed to cover the mesh completely. Allow the compound to dry for about eight hours before you begin the final stage: sanding the patched area and repainting the freshly repaired drywall.
The tools in bold are required for each step, regardless of hole size. Small holes in drywall are simple to fix. Any hole larger than a nickel should be repaired with the instructions under Medium or Large hole.
Use spackle or joint compound to fill the hole. Spackle may shrink as it dries in larger holes and may require an extra application. Joint compound may run out or bulge as it sets and will require sanding and a second application. For a professional finish follow the instructions under Large hole. This method requires finesse to feather the joint compound into the rest of the wall — if not done correctly, you will see a slight bulge in the wall.
You must feather the repair area gradually reduce the thickness outward when applying the joint compound and in the sanding stage. Use a drywall patch that is slightly larger than the hole that needs to be repaired.
You can purchase these at your local hardware store. Look for a kit, which will include everything you need. Take your time, and be careful not to nick any wires or plumbing during installation. Although this method requires more tools, the final result is more professional looking.
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