Repairing Holes Through Plaster Walls - Method 1

If there is a large hole through the wall, patching plaster will not stick. Two methods can be used: Method 1:

1. Mark a rectangle on the wall which includes the hole.
2. With a knife or key hole saw cut out the rectangle being careful not to break it.
3. On a scrap piece of plaster-board, copy the section of the wall.
4. Then mark a frame about 2" wide around the section of wall.
5. After cutting, remove the paper on one side and the plaster from the frame around the patch. The 2" frame of paper will stick out like an ear all around which will hold the patch in place.
6. Spread patching plaster around the edge of the hold and around the edge of the patch. Put the patch in the hole and press the paper ears into the plaster and hold it while it sets.
7. Sand lightly and paint.

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