How to Fix Holes in Drywall - 4 Easy Methods

Summary by Krater

A DIY tutorial demonstrating how to repair four different sizes of drywall damage, ranging from small nail holes to large stud-to-stud holes, using joint compound, mesh patches, the Presto Patch, California patches, and board backing.

From the video

Answers: How do you repair different sizes of drywall holes?

• small drywall hole repair
• fist-size drywall hole repair
• mesh patch drywall repair
• Presto Patch drywall repair
• California patch drywall repair
• board backed drywall repair
• stud-to-stud drywall replacement
• drywall feathering
• drywall texture matching
• drywall painting

What it concludes

• Holes under an inch in size can be patched with joint compound alone without tape or kits.
• Mesh adhesive patches and Presto Patches are effective for fist-sized drywall holes up to 7-9 inches.
• Board backing using scrap wood like plywood or MDF provides necessary structural support for holes larger than fist-size.
• Replacing drywall from stud to stud is the recommended method for major wall damage.
• Metal joint knives make feathering and smoothing drywall mud easier than plastic ones.
• Matching the wall texture (orange peel or knockdown) after painting completes an invisible repair.