How to Patch a Fist Sized Hole in Drywall

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Alright, in this DIY I am going to explain step by step how you can patch a hole in your drywall. Let’s not worry about how the hole got there, or who was drinking what during the party. Let’s just get this thing fixed and get on with our lives.

If you have a good fist sized hole in your wall, this is what you need to do to patch it up. First you’re going to need to get the following supplies.

Supplies: (6) 1 ¼ “ Drywall Screws, (1) can of Spackle (Splurge and buy the really light weight quick drying stuff), (1) piece of 1x2” board 2 or 3’ long, (1) piece of drywall larger than your hole, and (1) Can of Texture Spray

Tools: 2”-4” Putty Knife, Sandpaper, Wall Board Saw, Pencil, Drill w/Screw Driving Bit, Saw and a Rag

So, you‘ve got your supplies lined up. First thing you do is draw a square around the hole. Then using a good quality utility knife, or a Wall Board Saw cut out the square you just drew. Do it carefully so as not to break it apart.

Next you are going to measure across the square and add about 4”-6” to your measurement. Now cut your piece of 1x2” board to that length. This piece of wood is going to become a support for your drywall patch. Insert the wood into the hole and position it across the center with the ends overlapping the drywall on the inside of the hole.

Secure the board in place using 4 drywall screws and your drill. Pull the board against the wall with one hand and screw through the drywall into the board. At this point you should have a square hole in the wall with a piece of wood board running through the middle inside the hole with 4 screws attaching it to the drywall.

Next trace the old square piece with the hole in it on to the new drywall piece and then cut it out. This will become your new patch.

Insert the patch into the hole in the wall against the piece of wood and secure it to the wood with 2 drywall screws. Now using sand paper, sand the edges of your square to make sure there won’t be any loose debris. Using a putty knife, apply a thin coat of spackle to the whole area, smoothing it across the patch.

Once the spackle has set, use a sandpaper block to blend the edges of the repair area even with the wall. With you patch dry and sanded, all that you have left to do is apply some texture to the repaired area, let it dry and paint it to match the rest of the wall.

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