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Patching a Hole in a Drywall Board
Each type of hole, depending on its size and the condition
of the surrounding wall surface, requires its own type of
solution.
Holes left behind by thumbtacks or wall hooks, by a hammer
strike that missed its mark or the corner of a desk that
slipped during the moving process, can all be easily
repaired at nominal cost and without leaving the slightest
hint that they ever existed.
Split-free holes
To drill through wood without damaging the surface at the
exit point, lay the drilled piece flat over another piece of
scrap wood placed beneath and drill through into the second
piece.
Special drywall hammer
When you install drywall, use a specially designed hammer.
It's fitted with a slightly curved and textured head which
doesn't damage the panel and it leaves a slight embossing
that promotes the adherence of joint compound.
Nails fixed solidly in plaster
To fix nails solidly in plaster or plasterboard to hang
picture frames and decorations, put them in vinegar
beforehand. They'll rust and the rust will hold them in
place.
Cutting drywall precisely
When you have to replace a piece of drywall and must work
around obstacles such as electrical outlets, switches and
ceiling lights, dust them with chalk line powder. Fit the
drywall against the obstacles and the dust will leave marks
where the holes must be cut. Cut the holes, fit the piece
and you'll only have to screw it into place.
Nailing into sellotape
When you must hang a picture on plasterboard or a plaster
wall, stick a piece of transparent sellotape on the wall
before driving in the nail. The nail hole will be less
likely to crumble.
Filling holes with flour
To quickly fill small nail holes in walls, mix flour with
the paint that colors the wall to make a paste. With a putty
knife or a spatula, fill the holes in the same way that you
would using joint compound and wipe off the excess. This
colored paste will fill the holes and you won't have to get
out the paintbrush. |
