How To Repair Drywall Before Painting
Introduction
Painting a room isn’t the easiest thing to do. So, if you’ve got some holes in your drywall that need patching before you get started, don’t worry! I’m going to show you how easy it is to patch those pesky little holes (and other rough spots) so that your walls are smooth and ready for priming—which will make painting even easier!
Fill the holes in your drywall using a premixed spackling paste or lightweight joint compound.
You can fill the holes in your drywall with premixed spackling paste or lightweight joint compound. Be sure to buy a product specifically for repairing drywall, as some home improvement stores sell generic versions that may not be strong enough for the job.
Here’s what you do:
Mix equal parts of water and compound together using a paintbrush or putty knife until it is smooth and thin enough to spread easily onto the wall.
Apply the mixture over the hole, then use your finger to gently push it into place so there are no gaps between the patch and surrounding surface. Allow the repair to dry overnight before painting over it.
Sand the holes and other rough spots so they’re smooth with the rest of the wall.
Sand the holes and other rough spots so they’re smooth with the rest of the wall. Use a sanding sponge, not sandpaper. Use a sanding sponge to sand the whole wall. Use a sanding sponge to sand the holes. Use a sanding sponge to sand the other rough spots.
Buy a patching kit.
You can buy a patching kit at your local hardware store, or even online. If you don’t have any drywall experience, these kits are pretty straightforward to use—just match the type of drywall in your home to the corresponding kit, and follow the instructions.
Your kit should include a sanding sponge for smoothing out any rough edges after you’ve patched the hole or crack. You’ll also need some joint compound (a kind of putty).
Clean up any loose dust that remains, then apply a primer coat to the walls to facilitate even paint application.
Now that you’ve removed any loose dust from the walls, use a damp cloth to wipe down the area where you cleaned. This helps get rid of any dust that may have gotten on the wall and makes your room look cleaner.
When you’re done cleaning, it’s time to prime! Primer is an important step in preparing walls for painting because it helps paint stick better and look better overall. It doesn’t matter how big or small your project is—priming will make a difference!
Patching holes in drywall before painting is an important step that shouldn’t be skipped!
When it comes to drywall, you may be thinking, “Why bother? I’ll just paint over the hole and nobody will know.” Yeah, sure. That’s what we all think at first. But don’t be so quick to dismiss this vital step in your prep work—drying out a hole in your wall means that moisture goes through to the wood framing below it, which can lead to mold or mildew growth. And nobody likes mildew.
Before you begin patching up that ding or divot in your wall, prepare both surfaces with primer and then sand them smooth so they’re ready for paint! Then apply some patching compound using a putty knife until everything looks even once again (this may require multiple coats). Now get ready for the best part: painting over those unsightly holes with confidence knowing they won’t be showing through any time soon…
Conclusion
Now that you’ve repaired your drywall and painted it, the only thing left is to enjoy your beautiful new room! Remember to take care of your paint job by keeping it clean and protected from damage. The best way to do this is by following proper paint maintenance techniques like using a soft cloth on the walls when they’re dirty or cleaning them with mild soap and water as needed.