Drywall Repair Guides
Fixes for holes, cracks, water damage, and texture matching in drywall and plaster.
Easy
How to Fix Cracks in Drywall
Thin cracks in a wall or ceiling, often near corners, door frames, or where a wall meets the ceiling.
ModerateHow to Fix a Large Hole in Drywall
A hole roughly 3 inches or larger — too big for spackle alone to fill without cracking or falling out.
EasyHow to Fix Nail Pops in Drywall
Small raised bumps or circular cracks in the paint, usually in a line along a wall or ceiling, where the drywall was originally fastened to a stud.
EasyHow to Patch a Small Hole in Drywall
A small hole or dent in the wall (roughly nail-hole to golf-ball size) from a doorknob, picture hook, or minor impact.
ModerateHow to Repair Water-Damaged Drywall
A brown/yellow stain, bubbling paint, sagging, or a soft spot on a wall or ceiling, usually below a bathroom, roof, or plumbing line.