🔨 Carpentry
Patch a Drywall Hole
⏱️2 hrs + drying💰$15–30🟢Beginner⭐4.7 (334 reviews)
Make doorknob holes and other damage disappear with a smooth, paintable patch.
Cut a clean opening
Use a drywall saw to make a square around the damaged area.
Add backing
Cut a piece of wood to span the hole and screw it in from inside.
Cut and attach a patch
Cut a drywall patch to fit, screw to the backing, tape the seams.
Apply joint compound
Skim 3 thin coats, sanding lightly between each. Feather edges wide.
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