Pro-tip for fixing large holes: Fixing large holes in your wall is a bit more labor-intensive. However, if the wall has a considerable amount of nail holes (for example, from a gallery wall), it may be necessary to paint the entire wall. Spot painting the filled nail hole should be sufficient. Using a small paintbrush, apply paint to the spackled area in light strokes. Once your final sanding is complete and the nail hole has been filled, it’s time to touch up the area to blend in with the existing wall paint. If the nail hole is still visible, apply a second coat of spackle, following Steps 2 – 5. Use a 150 grit sandpaper (fine grit) to smooth out the spackled area for a seamless look. Part of learning how to fill holes in walls that have been damaged is to eliminate any uneven areas. If there is excess spackle around the nail hole (there may be a thin line from when it was applied), take your spackle knife and align it to the wall. If the weather is humid, this may take a bit longer. Take care of your other pre-move repairs as you let your spackle dry for approximately one hour. Step 3: Allow the spackle to dry completely. Make sure the spackle has filled the nail hole. With your spackle knife, apply a thin layer of spackle compound onto the nail hole at a 45-degree angle. Spackle, also known as compound or putty, is a wall paste. If the nail doesn’t come out cleanly and some of the drywall pops out, gently tap the area with a hammer or the handle of your spackle knife to flatten any bumps.
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