Patching Drywall  Surfaces 

Rating 1.5 -Beginner

Step 1: 

Remove all cover plates, or any items that may interfere with patching your hole. Remove any loose pieces, dirt and dust from the hole area.

Step 2: 

Use drywall tape or adhesive mesh tape, found at Hardware store or your local hardware store. Be sure to cover the full crack using multiple strips if necessary.

Step 3:  

Apply joint compound (a.k.a. drywall compound, or plaster wall fix) with a joint taping knife, medium sized putty knife or scraper. Smooth and feather out the surface with your knife. Feathering helps blend the slightly higher seams into the wall surface.

Step 4:  

Allow the patch to dry thoroughly and then sand it to a smooth surface. Use #220 grit sandpaper. Rap sand paper around a sanding block or piece of wood to prevent digging into the newly patched surface.

Step 5: 

Apply an additional layer of plaster compound if necessary, feathering outward to help blend seams. Once dry, sand smooth as before.

Step 6: 

After sanding, remove all plaster dust with a Tack cloth. Prime the plaster patch with Ben Moore primer, to seal the patch and prepare the surface for your finished coat of paint. Allow to dry completely.

Step 7:  

Paint over primer with your appropriate wall color. Allow to dry, then replace any cover plates, pictures, etc.

Your completed wall!

Step 8: Clean brushes up with warm, soapy water (latex paints).

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