Fixing nail holes in walls: Interior tips

If you rent a house, or if you love rearranging your wall decorations ocasionally, you can damage your walls with nails a lot.

Luckily, small holes are pretty easy to fix - you just need to know how to do it.

Here are a few tips that might help you.

Clean the Hole

Start by inspecting the nail hole. Remove any debris or loose pieces around it. You can use a damp cloth or sponge to clean the area and let it dry.

Fill the Hole

Take a small amount of spackling paste on your putty knife or scraper. Press the paste into the hole, filling it completely. 

Apply a bit more than needed to ensure the hole is fully covered. Smooth it out, so it's flush with the wall's surface.

Let It Dry

Allow the spackling paste to dry completely. The drying time may vary but typically takes a few hours. 

Follow the instructions on the product label for precise drying times.

Sand It Smooth

After the spackling paste has dried, use fine-grit sandpaper to gently sand the patched area. 

The goal is to make it smooth and level with the rest of the wall. 

Sand in a circular motion, and be careful not to sand too hard to avoid damaging the wall. Wipe away any dust with a damp cloth.

Paint (If Needed)

If your wall is painted, you may need to touch up the patched area with the same paint color to blend it in. 

Use a small paintbrush and allow it to dry thoroughly. If you don't have leftover paint, you can take a paint chip to a store for color matching.

Final Inspection

After the paint has dried, inspect the patched area to ensure it matches the surrounding wall and is smooth and well-blended. 

Make any necessary touch-ups if the color or texture doesn't match perfectly.

Conclusion

That's the process for fixing nail holes in your wall. It may take a little time for the spackling paste and paint to dry completely, so be patient. 

Once you're finished, your wall should look as good as new.
 

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• 25 October 2023

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