How To Patch Drywall Anchor Holes
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How to patch drywall anchor holes. Hang a smallish weight on the thread and let dry overnight. 9 attach a screw into the anchor using a. For the best results use topping or all purpose joint compound. Poke the wood through the hole and use the thread to pull it up to the center of the hole pointing either up and down or side to side. Place a piece of paper or mesh drywall joint tape over the hole and wipe flat using the putty knife.
Allow the material to dry and sand lightly with a piece of drywall sandpaper. Once you have your holes drilled take a hammer and lightly tap the plastic anchors into the holes you just drilled. First scrape out any paint from the two cross slots using a utility knife or paring knife 2 fill the hole deeply with spackle or joint compound using a 1 putty knife. If you are using the self drilling type then just simply screw them into the wall. 4 cover the tape.
Mix a tablespoon or two of water into three or four cups of the joint compound to make it easier to spread. If you re hanging something very heavy and you want to make sure it s a strong patch and if you don t mind a hole at least an inch or two and a little patching filler paint you could put a piece of wood behind it and screw it into the good drywall on either side. Knife to spread it. Allow to dry as you work your way through this how to patch drywall project. Spread a thin coat of joint compound over the area.
Overfill it slightly leaving a small mound. No tape wood or screws needed. Then patch it with the larger drywall piece you cut out if you cut it out carefully. Press a wall anchor into the drilled hole. If you glob this stuff on the anchor and put the anchor back in the same hole you might have to use some painter s tape to hold it in place and let it dry.
Lay a 1 8 in thick bed of patch drywall compound over the joints and press paper tape into the compound with a flexible 6 in. Tools i use often. Immediately apply a thin layer of compound on top of the tape. To get tighter joints. This is my super easy and effective patch for holes up to 8 inches.