
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.
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.
Putty Knife
Patching Material (Spackle)
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