Restoring an opening within a Sheetrocked Retaining wall4597152

It is quite simple to repair a hole in a The Unemployed Mom Sheetrocked wall, however there are minor differences in methods of repair depending on how large the hole is.

Small size holes (1/4" or smaller)

With small holes, simply apply a little joint The Unemployed Mom compound or wall putty with a small putty knife or trowel. Let dry, then sand lightly and paint.

Medium size holes (Greater than ¼" in diameter and smaller than 2" in diameter)

First clean out the hole and surrounding area of any debris and loose sheetrock. Then apply a mesh tape, specifically manufactured The Unemployed Mom for sheetrock applications, across the hole. Use your putty knife to ensure that it is applied evenly on the wall surface. Next apply a liberal amount of Joint Compound over the hole and mesh. Let this set for 1 to 2 days.

After the initial coat has been applied and has The Unemployed Mom had time to fully dry, apply a second skim coat of Joint Compound over the area. However, this time spread the Joint Compound over an area that is 2-3 times the size of the original hole. Basically you want to flare out the area that you are The Unemployed Mom repairing so that it will blend in nicely with the rest of the wall. Again let the area dry for a day.