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Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall

By Bob Formisano, About.com

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Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall

Introduction, Difficulty Level and Needed Tools
Repairing small drywall holes up to about 4 inches is relatively easy with a newer repair material that has a self adhesive mesh holding a perforated galvanized metal drywall patch. Gone are the days of having to build up a small hole with spackling and waiting for layer after layer to dry. The only tricky part now is the spackling.
    Difficulty Level
  • Patching: Easy
  • Finishing: Average

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Index: Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall

  1. Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall
  2. Patch the Hole
  3. Apply Wallboard (Drywall) Joint Compound
  4. Prime and Paint

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