I’m not really sure how the big hole in the drywall near our water heater got there, but it finally got on my nerves enough to get itself fixed. I didn’t have any drywall tools, so the fix cost me a little more than $25. At least I got some new tools out of it, and I plan on doing more drywalling in the future.
Tools:
- Drywall taping joint knife
- Mud pan
- 20 minute joint compound
- 8 inch hole patch
- 100 grit drywall sandpaper
Tools Used To Fix Hole In Drywall
After assesing the hole, I made sure there were no edges sticking outward.
Hole In Wall
The 8 inch hole patch was applied to the hole in the wall. The application was just peel and stick because of the adhesive back on the patch.
Applying Adhesive Drywall Patch
The 20 minute powdered patch compound was mixed with a ratio of 2 parts patch compound to 1 part water. I made the mistake of doing this right in the mud pan the first time. Some water came out the sides because the mud pan isn’t totally sealed. Next time I’ll mix it in a small bucket first.
Mixing Powdered Drywall Patch Compound
Using the taping knife I applied the patch compound liberally to the patch and a good portion of the surrounding area.
Drywall Patch Compound Applied
Once the patch compound was dried, it was sanded with the 100 grit drywall sandpaper and sanding block.
Sanding Patch Compound
The area will be painted later when we redo the garage. At least I was able to escape painting this time.
Fixed Hole