How To Fix A Bathroom Wall Hole

Apply drywall mud to the seams and screw holes then apply drywall tape over the mud.

How to fix a bathroom wall hole.

Measure the hole then cut a scrap piece of drywall that is slightly larger than the hole s diameter. Run strips of self adhesive fiberglass drywall tape around the patch centering the tape on the seams. Let the compound dry overnight and then sand until smooth. This will allow you to attach a new piece of sheetrock to the studs.

Screw it into the studs or furring strips with the drywall screws. Place drywall piece over the damaged area image 1 and trace around it with a pencil image 2. Cut a piece of cement board to fit the wall cutout allowing for a 1 4 inch gap between the cement board and surrounding drywall. Tape and mud the joint.

Step 4 apply a coat of joint compound to the edges using a 6 inch drywall knife. Use a razor knife to cut down the center of the stud. Using a putty knife you are going to apply the resin to the hole. Scrape away loose debris from the hole.

Smooth out the tape and mud with a drywall knife squeezing the excess out from under the tape. It s important to use as much ceramic tile filler as the hole will allow. Repeat with a second coat. Use a 6 inch drywall taping knife to spread drywall joint compound across the patch and tape to create a smooth flat surface.

You want to fill the hole entirely and get the patch level to the shower or tub wall. Cover the hole or dent with fast drying spackle to bring the spackle level with the drywall surface and let it dry 24 hours or the time recommended by the manufacturer s instructions. Cut a piece of greenboard drywall to fit the hole. Cut two pieces of 2x4 slightly larger than the hole.

Make sure to let the entire filler dry. After quickly combining these two products with the. Use a drywall or reciprocating saw to cut out the area within the traced lines image 3. Fasten the cement board to the studs with cement board screws.

Make sure your cuts are parallel to each other.