Most homeowner's at some point, will attempt to patch their own drywall. Some get it right, others realize that this is much trickier than it looks.
But, if you're one of those that love to DIY, we got you. Jacks the Handyman of Cooper City is here to give you some guidance.
You will need some tools for the drywall patch. First you will need medium grit sandpaper. You will also need a putty knife, compound (drywall mud or DAP mud), a patch screen (if the hole is larger that an inch), paper towels or a work towel, paint primer, and finally paint.
First the area must be prepped correctly. Using medium grit sandpaper, smooth the area and remove any excess old paint or anchors that might be in the wall. Wipe away any dust and ensure that the wall is smooth.
Apply compound with the putty knife. Apply several layers and smooth out as best as you can. There are some putty products that are color coded and will actually turn color once they are dry.
Once the putty is dry (this can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours depending on how thick the puddy needed to be over the hole), use the same sandpaper and smooth the puddy to become flush with the existing wall.
Once the repaired area is smoothed and flush, paint with primer and let dry.
Finally apply new paint. It is best to paint the entire wall where the drywall was repaired. At least to the next corner of the wall adjacent to the patch wall.
Good luck on your drywall repair, and remember to call Jacks the Handyman at 954-953-4971 for any and all of your home repair needs!