How to repair holes In drywall
There are also a few methods to recover from large holes. The first involves using a triangular plug for holes that are too large to span with tape but not big enough to cut down on the studs.
1. Cutting a patch from drywall, bevel the edges towards the back of the piece. Then traces the outline of the patch around the hole (the damaged area) and cutting the building boards. Make sure to bevel the edges too, so the patch will nest in the opening but not covered by.
2. use a large wooden screw as a temporary handle.
3. After the spread of compound around the edges, pushing the patch in the hole until it approximately 1/16 inch is recessed, and smoothing of the compound.
4. After the compound dries, tape and finish the patch, so that it matches the surrounding wall.
The other method for patching large holes calls for the purchase of a drywall patch made of a square layer of aluminium (for its rigidity and moisture proof-ness), mesh tape and sticky support to easily keep on the wall. They come in sizes ranging from 4-inch x 4 inch, all the way to 8-inch x 8-inch. These drywall patches are a bit expensive, but well worth the installation time saved. You just stick them to the damaged area, and then compound the area with mud.
