How to Repair Drywall

STEPS:
00:10 Small dents
00:21 Popped nail-heads
00:34 Door knob holes
00:52 Small holes (under 6")
01:25 Large holes
01:54 Corners
02:18 Finishing textures

TIPS
00:58 2' x 2' panels are available for repairs.
01:09 Check the hole for electrical wires. Typically they're attached to studs
01:35 Shine a flashlight into the hole to check for wiring.
01:59 Corner beads are available in a variety of materials.
02:37 Practice on scrap drywall or wood.

TOOLS:
Drill
Drywall Saw
Utility Knife
Joint Knife
Tape Measure
Scissors
Dust Mask

MATERIALS
Construction Adhesive
Drywall Tape
Masking Tape
Drywall Screws
Joint Compound
Drywall Patch Kit
Drywall Scraps
Drywall Patch Plaster
Drywall Screen
Sanding Sponge

DURATION:
~60 mins

MORE INFO:

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[janetthompson]

This is one of the absolute best "how to videos". They didn't waste a second and I had a job that needed to get done quickly. Really the best and concise. Thanks

[ThatKiltedGuyDIY]

Some tips from a 35 Year drywall pro who's done 15 years of nothing but repairs- 1-When fixing a popped nail, also drive a screw right next to the popped one to lock it down, or it will pop again. 2- Don't try to smooth out an 8" repair with a 2" knife. It only looks smooth on video but I promise, it's most likely not. Use a 10" knife. (I demonstrate this in one of my videos). 3-NEVER use regular joint compound over mesh tape. Always use fast setting mud, or you increase the risk of it cracking (I learned the hard way, and the manufacturer even says to do this). Use paper tape if you choose regular joint compound. 4- When doing a knockdown texture, wait several minutes before knocking it down or it will smear flat and look terrible. 5- Practice on some scrap before doing any of these things to avoid failure. Hope that helps, as it's my goal to help you all do a much better job on your drywall. Good luck, and feel free to ask me questions (probably best on my channel as I may never see it here)

[neelshiv]

The production value of the scene when the door knob slams through the drywall is amazing.

[thatarmyveteranguy]

My brand new home has just finished being built, & I have been at Lowes everyday since then. Lowes is a lifesaver for new home owners that have no idea how easy it is to do minor home maintenance & these diy videos make it even better. Good job Lowes.

[musictube]

That tip about the textured finish, and flicking paint on with a rough brush! A+

[SeanDague]

Seriously, one of the best things I've ever seen about drywall repair. Keep up the great work.

[YoRayBurger]

That joint compound playdoh seems like the answer to everything

[ChristianPostier]

This isnt advertised enough, your Videos are prob under appreciated, but thanks for putting these online, very VERY useful.

[Highcastle_of_Tone]

Pound for pound, about the best set of tutorials for drywall repair I've seen on YouTube.

[deanslegos]

Guess who should have watched this before he finished

[luisf.b]

My English Bull Terrier just ran down the hallway at mach 1 then tried turning at the end of her runway.... epic fail ( polished hardwood floors)
Now i have a 1 foot dent in the drywall.. thanks Lowes for teaching me how to repair her runway crash zone.
( its now reinforced with a 2x4 on the inside)

[BoYcLuE]

This is possibly the most under-appreciated video on YouTube.

[ojdidit]

Yep, watched this video then drove straight to Lowes for joint tape, drywall screws and compound. Had cut a fairly good size piece out of my bathroom ceiling where I thought I had a leak... The cut out piece of drywall has been leaning against the wall for years. Never found the leak, but thanks for the inspiration Lowes!

[TubeViewer]

I used to work at lowes and people would always complain about the spray texture in a can not working. It works great, but make sure you follow the instructions or else it will make a mess! Good video!

[ImpactedGnome]

You are a lifesaver! My cats have shredded and taken chunks out of the drywall under the window they love to look out of. I thought I would have to completely replace that whole section of drywall, but this video made it seem simple enough to fix without doing so. This will be my project this Summer. Thanks!

[tjbethlehem]

Incredible amount of information in about as long as it took me to put the hole in the wall, thank you so very much for a to the point video. Extremely useful 👍

[billc]

Found this video before I renovated a large bathroom and put in a new kitchen and had to fix the walls in the adjacent eat in kitchen room. I used what I learned here many, many times to complete repair of walls damaged after removing tile in the bathroom. Everything came out perfect and my wife couldn’t find where I had done the repairs and large patches. This video also helped us patch the ceiling Sheetrock where we removed the large 6” recessed lights and replaced them with the new 3” LED lights to update the new kitchen. This video was amazing and very helpful including the best way to fix nail pops.

[orangeapples]

What is this channel? The production level is amazing, the audio and video are clear, the information is quick and informative. Spend like 3 days binging these videos and you'll be ready to start those home projects.

[causmosis]

Perfect video on beginner drywall repair. Simple, clear and concise.

[clearmanny]

Awesome video, I was using a piece of wood for every little hole in my drywall now I learn new method for 6" or less holes, please keep videos coming, really appreciated