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Four steps to patch up drywall

If you want to repair dents ty or spackling compound.
and shallow holes in drywall, The product should over-
here are four simple steps to flow slightly around the
ensure you get the best possi- edges. Once it dries, you can
ble result. sand down the filler until it’s
1. Sand down the edges. smooth and blends in with
This step ensures the wood the wall. If the hole isn’t com-
putty or spackling compound pletely filled, you’ll need to
adheres to the wall. Use a repeat this step until the sur-
fine-grit sandpaper (120 or face is even.
150) to lightly sand the area 4. Repaint the entire wall.
around the hole. While it might be tempt-
2. Clean the surface. Once ing to only paint the affect-
you finish sanding, vacuum ed area, the repair work will
up dust and debris clinging to likely be noticeable if you
the wall, then wipe down the do. For seamless results, take
area with a damp cloth. Be the time to repaint the entire
sure to let the wall dry com- wall.
pletely before you apply the To find all the materials
filler and paint. you need to complete this
3. Apply enough product. repair, visit your nearest hard-
Use a trowel to completely ware or home improvement
fill the hole with wood put- store.
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