I How to Repair Small Holes in a Wall

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scrape or sand away any loose plaster, peeled paint, or
wallboard face to ensure a soli d base for patching.
For a professional appearance, carefully check your
walls for damage after a tear out, and repair the
wallboard or plaster as needed. After a tearout it's
almost inevitable that you'll need to patch holes in
walls, especially small nail holes. But occasionally
some of the wallboard face will come loose and that,
too, needs to be repaired before attempting to install a
new closet system. We recommend premixed patching
compounds to reduce drying time. These quick-drying
materials allow you to patch and paint a wall in the
same day.
A.REMOVE LOOSE MATERIALS
Scrape, peel, or sand away any loose plaster, peeled
paint, or wallboard face paper (tear off only loose
paper, removing as little paper as possible) to ensure
a solid base for patching.
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Fill holes with lightweight spackle, using a putty knife.
Lightly sand the area with 150-grit sandpaper.
B. FILL HOLES WITH SPACKLE
1. Fill holes with lightweight spackle. Apply the
spackle with the smallest putty knife or wallboard
knife that will span the entire hole.
2. Let the spackle dry.
Note: For larger holes, you may need to apply two
coats of spackle. Let the first coat dry completely
before adding the second coat.
C. SAND & FINISH
1. Once the spackle is completely dry, sand the
surface smooth with ISO-grit sandpaper.
2. Wipe away dust with a slightly dampened
sponge, and then prime the area with
PYA primer.
3. Paint or finish the walls as desired before
starting to design the interior for a new closet.
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