- 1). 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.
- 2). Strip away any raised portions of the drywall paper or old paint at the edge of the hole.
- 3). Dust the hole with an old paintbrush to remove any lose drywall dust.
- 4). Wet the hole with a damp sponge or old paintbrush dipped in plain water.
- 5). Press spackle into open hole with a putty knife.
- 6). Smooth spackle with a putty knife until flush with wall.
- 7). Allow spackle to dry overnight, then sand and dust until smooth.
- 8). Repeat steps 3 through 6.