By
eHow Home & Garden Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Things You’ll Need:
- Paintbrushes (old)
- Razor Knives
- Putty Knives
- Sandpaper
- Stepladders
Step1
Purchase a container of premixed spackle or drywall joint compound and a roll of adhesive mesh tape if you have any holes larger than a dime to be patched.
Step2
Strip away any raised portions of the drywall paper or old paint at the edge of the hole.
Step3
Dust the hole with an old paintbrush to remove any lose drywall dust.
Step4
Wet the hole with a damp sponge or old paintbrush dipped in plain water.
Step5
Press spackle into open hole with a putty knife.
Step6
Smooth spackle with a putty knife until flush with wall.
Step7
Allow spackle to dry overnight, then sand and dust until smooth.
Step8
Repeat steps 3 through 6.