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Posted by jj3000 on February 7, 2005, 8:11 pm
What is the best way to repair a hole in the wall that was punched in
by a door handle?
My first thought is to use those steel mesh things that you just
adhere over the area, mud, sand and texture.
Recently I also learned that you can cut out a square/rectangle and
install a piece of replacement sheetrock held by "instabacks" - those
brackets that allow you to anchor sheetrock adjacent to sheetrock. Or
use a couple pieces of wood behind the wall might work for this
purpose also. The problem would then be I have to mud and tape 4
sides which I'm not the best at. I have tried this in the garage and
looks decent but I'm not sure if I am up for it for inside the house.
Or maybe this technique might be better for bigger holes.
So I am thinking that with my skills.. the mesh patches might blend in
better rather than being able to see a subtle rectangular repair.
What's is your opinion?
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Posted by Jeff Wisnia on February 7, 2005, 11:39 pm
jj3000 wrote:
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> What is the best way to repair a hole in the wall that was punched in
> by a door handle?
>
> My first thought is to use those steel mesh things that you just
> adhere over the area, mud, sand and texture.
>
> Recently I also learned that you can cut out a square/rectangle and
> install a piece of replacement sheetrock held by "instabacks" - those
> brackets that allow you to anchor sheetrock adjacent to sheetrock. Or
> use a couple pieces of wood behind the wall might work for this
> purpose also. The problem would then be I have to mud and tape 4
> sides which I'm not the best at. I have tried this in the garage and
> looks decent but I'm not sure if I am up for it for inside the house.
> Or maybe this technique might be better for bigger holes.
>
>
> So I am thinking that with my skills.. the mesh patches might blend in
> better rather than being able to see a subtle rectangular repair.
>
> What's is your opinion?
If the holes aren't too large you might consider covering them with some
doorknob wall bumper plates. Some of them have rubber pads on them. They
will avoid future damage unless someone REALLY whacks the doorknob into
the wall. Or, at least put a bumper on after you patch the wall.
Like on this page:
http://www.adamsmfg.com/protectors.htm
HTH,
Jeff
--
Jeffry Wisnia
(W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
"As long as there are final exams, there will be prayer in public
schools"
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Posted by Colbyt on February 7, 2005, 11:41 pm
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> What is the best way to repair a hole in the wall that was punched in
> by a door handle?
> My first thought is to use those steel mesh things that you just
> adhere over the area, mud, sand and texture.
> Recently I also learned that you can cut out a square/rectangle and
> install a piece of replacement sheetrock held by "instabacks" - those
> brackets that allow you to anchor sheetrock adjacent to sheetrock. Or
> use a couple pieces of wood behind the wall might work for this
> purpose also. The problem would then be I have to mud and tape 4
> sides which I'm not the best at. I have tried this in the garage and
> looks decent but I'm not sure if I am up for it for inside the house.
> Or maybe this technique might be better for bigger holes.
> So I am thinking that with my skills.. the mesh patches might blend in
> better rather than being able to see a subtle rectangular repair.
> What's is your opinion?
Cut it out enough to get a couple of scab boards behind the hole. Secure
them in place. Add the drywall patch. Finish two sides at a time. Getting
in a hurry and trying to do all 4 at the same time results in frustration
and an inferior job for most of us.
So whole cares if it takes a week to do it right as long as it looks great
when you are done?
Colbyt
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Posted by Jim Yanik on February 8, 2005, 7:55 pm
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>> What is the best way to repair a hole in the wall that was punched in
>> by a door handle?
>> My first thought is to use those steel mesh things that you just
>> adhere over the area, mud, sand and texture.
>> Recently I also learned that you can cut out a square/rectangle and
>> install a piece of replacement sheetrock held by "instabacks" - those
>> brackets that allow you to anchor sheetrock adjacent to sheetrock.
>> Or use a couple pieces of wood behind the wall might work for this
>> purpose also. The problem would then be I have to mud and tape 4
>> sides which I'm not the best at. I have tried this in the garage and
>> looks decent but I'm not sure if I am up for it for inside the house.
>> Or maybe this technique might be better for bigger holes.
>> So I am thinking that with my skills.. the mesh patches might blend
>> in better rather than being able to see a subtle rectangular repair.
>> What's is your opinion?
>
> Cut it out enough to get a couple of scab boards behind the hole.
> Secure them in place. Add the drywall patch. Finish two sides at a
> time. Getting in a hurry and trying to do all 4 at the same time
> results in frustration and an inferior job for most of us.
>
> So whole cares if it takes a week to do it right as long as it looks
> great when you are done?
>
>
> Colbyt
>
>
I pick up some paint mixing sticks(free at HD) to use as back supports for
wallboard patches;glue or screw them in,and the same for the patch.They cut
easily,score them with a utility knife and snap off what you need.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
kua.net
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Posted by Bill Stock on February 8, 2005, 12:08 am
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> What is the best way to repair a hole in the wall that was punched in
> by a door handle?
> My first thought is to use those steel mesh things that you just
> adhere over the area, mud, sand and texture.
> Recently I also learned that you can cut out a square/rectangle and
> install a piece of replacement sheetrock held by "instabacks" - those
> brackets that allow you to anchor sheetrock adjacent to sheetrock. Or
> use a couple pieces of wood behind the wall might work for this
> purpose also. The problem would then be I have to mud and tape 4
> sides which I'm not the best at. I have tried this in the garage and
> looks decent but I'm not sure if I am up for it for inside the house.
> Or maybe this technique might be better for bigger holes.
> So I am thinking that with my skills.. the mesh patches might blend in
> better rather than being able to see a subtle rectangular repair.
> What's is your opinion?
My method for fixing such holes is as follows:
1) If the punch out is in one piece, save it.
2) Make a support board to place behind the hole. I usually rip a 2x4 about
1/2" thick and 5 or 6 inches long.
3) Put a temporary drywall screw in the middle of your board to hold it
tight against the inside of your hole, while you put a couple of screws in
your board to hold it in place. Remove your temporary screw.
4) Screw your saved piece (punch out) to the support board you installed.
You can make a replacement with a hole saw, if your punch out is broken up
or lost inside the wall. A rectangular patch works too of course, depending
on your hole.
5) Mud/tape and sand as required. Makes a nice patch.
I also use this for repairing any holes I made to fish wires.
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> by a door handle?
>
> My first thought is to use those steel mesh things that you just
> adhere over the area, mud, sand and texture.
>
> Recently I also learned that you can cut out a square/rectangle and
> install a piece of replacement sheetrock held by "instabacks" - those
> brackets that allow you to anchor sheetrock adjacent to sheetrock. Or
> use a couple pieces of wood behind the wall might work for this
> purpose also. The problem would then be I have to mud and tape 4
> sides which I'm not the best at. I have tried this in the garage and
> looks decent but I'm not sure if I am up for it for inside the house.
> Or maybe this technique might be better for bigger holes.
>
>
> So I am thinking that with my skills.. the mesh patches might blend in
> better rather than being able to see a subtle rectangular repair.
>
> What's is your opinion?