Holes in drywall are a common occurrence. Whether or not there are children in the house, it is not surprising to find a hole has been made in your drywall. Instead of replacing the entire piece of drywall, it is much faster and easier to patch up the small hole. There are a few different ways to patch up a hole in the drywall, but there is only one proper way to do so without any of the shortcuts that will just cause problems in the long run.
Instructions
1. Cut the hole in the drywall out to the closest stud. Insert a drywall jab saw into the hole and cut out an even square until reaching the closest stud in the wall. The studs will more than likely be spaced 16 inches apart.
2. Cut a 1-by-2-inch furring strip with a circular saw so it is the size of the opening and set it behind the drywall, horizontally along the top so it touches the stud. Allow for half of the furring strip to hang down over the opening. Insert 3/4-inch screws through the drywall and into the furring strip to secure it in place. Repeat the process for a furring strip at the bottom of the opening.
3. Measure and mark on the new piece of drywall the size of the opening. Cut it to size with a utility knife. Follow along a T-square and score the drywall. Snap the drywall, and cut the back to break it into the desired-size piece. Set the drywall in the opening and screw it into the furring strips that are hanging down and into the stud in the wall.
4. Apply drywall tape around the outside perimeter of the drywall. Roll out the self-adhesive tape and overlap it at each corner. Cut it off with scissors. Spread out joint compound over the area with a taping knife. Cover all of the new drywall, and wait one hour for it to dry. Apply a second coat in the same manner.
5. Apply a third coat after 30 minutes, and wait one hour for it to dry. Sand down the entire area with fine grade sandpaper until the new drywall blends in completely with the old drywall.
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