How to fill holes in walls from nails or screws. | Hyde Tools

This is actually a pretty easy job if you have the right tools and materials. The most important step is to "dimple" the damaged area so that no drywall paper is sticking out. Then, use a lightweight spackle or joint compound and fill the hole, using a putty knife or multitool to press the material firmly into the hold. Then use the knife or multitool to smooth the area. After drying, sand and paint the repaired area.

Tools & Materials seen in this video:

Chapters:
0:00 Common mistakes
0:29 Creating a "dimple"
1:00 Using a putty knife
1:21 Choosing a spackle
1:39 Applying spackle

[TruthConsultant]

Thank you for getting to the point and giving great info!!!

[angrysquek]

This might sound like a dumb question, but I have a hole from a nail but there's a bit more of the wall taken off around it. It's not massive though. Should I plaster it? or can I still use this filler? I'd personally prefer to use the filler because it isn't a massive hole, but then again, I want to do it the right way :) Thank you! 😄

[ChrisDavis]

I’m doing this but after it dried it gets sucked into the hole and there’s just a shallower hole.

[MicaelaHoo]

What do I do if I tried to patch up the holes (incorrectly) and painted two coats over the entire wall and the area has small blisters?

[EakanGopalakrishnan]

Is this drywall? Is this plastered brick wall?

[sierra]

Hi! Do I have to use the 5 in one tool? Is there something else to scrape the extra scraps drywall around the hole?