How to Patch a Hole Using Toothpaste

Have you ever moved, and needed to patch holes in the walls or wood, fast, but didn’t have drywall putty on hand? Try this to make a quick patch!!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Toothpaste (a white toothpaste like Colgate works best)
• Putty or butter knife
• Sand paper
• Paint

1. Using sand paper, clean the surface edges of the hole.

2. Squeeze toothpaste into hole, relieving the air bubbles from the tube first.

3. Using the putty or butter knife, push the toothpaste into the hole and scrape the excess off the surface.

4. Let the toothpaste dry for 20 to 30 minutes.

5. Use sand paper, once again, to smooth the surface. Prime and paint the hole as necessary--hole patched!!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you get all the air bubbles out of the paste to avoid cracking.

[Zibahrose]

on 3/13/2009 I would have never thought...!

[showpup]

on 9/27/2008 I've done this with nail holes before. Works like a charm.

[AbbyNormal]

on 5/25/2008 I use toothpaste all the time. I don't sand it though. I smooth it when I apply the toothpaste to the wall!