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How to Patch a Wall

Now is the time to repair any wall damage before you paint. Ensure the beauty of your freshly painted walls by repairing any small holes or cracks.

For Best Results:

For large holes, please refer to How to Repair a Hole.

Suggested Tools & Supplies

Putty Knife
Patching Material (Spackle)
Sandpaper (100, 220 Grit)

Step 1
Grab your tools.
Step 2
Find areas on your wall with holes or small cracks that need to be patched to create a uniform surface.
Step 3
Using the putty knife scrape off any excess dry wall around the holes.
Step 4
Grabbing a small amount of spackle with your putty knife, cover the hole by gently pressing the putty knife against the wall to fill the hole.
Step 5
Wait a couple of hours until the spackle is dry to the touch.
Step 6
Grab your sandpaper and gently sand to remove any bumps to smooth out the dry spackle.
Step 7
With a rag, wipe down the wall to remove any excess dust.

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