Review of WAL-Board Tools Drywall Repair Patch
One of the previous owners of our house must have had some anger issues. There were several fist size holes in the drywall in the garage. Maybe the previous owner hated it? Or maybe some kids were just having fun. For many years I covered the holes with trade posters I got from work but I decided it was time to fix them once an for all! I wanted a neat and clean look.
In the past there was only really two ways to mend large holes in drywall. Replace the entire piece or cut out a square area slightly bigger than the bad spot then cut another small piece of drywall to fit in the hole and secure it with Spackle. Wallboard Tool offers a easy third alternative in their Drywall Repair Patch.
Start by thoroughly cleaning the drywall around the hole to be patched to remove any dust and dirt. Next use tin snips to cut a patch out of the 8" x 8" drywall repair patch so that it extends a half inch around the hole to be repaired. If possible try to make the it square or rectangular in dimension. Now remove the paper on the back of the aluminum mesh to reveal the adhesive and place it so that it completely covers the hole in the drywall. Press firmly on the patch so that it adheres to the drywall.
Follow this by a thin layer of spackle starting at the center of the patch and working your way out to the edges. Apply just enough spackle so that you can no longer see the mesh pattern of the patch and that the spackle extends a little past the edges. Let the spackle dry over night. Next day use 150 Grit sandpaper on a sanding block to feather the spackle so that the edges of the patch transition smoothly to the surrounding drywall. A good coat of paint and you are done!
The Drywall Repair Patches worked wonderfully in repairing the holes in walls of my garage and I am sure you will find numerous applications around your household as well.
Great Drywall Repair Video by The Home Depot
