Easiest wall FIX EVER!

[@brianmuso]

I shared this video with my Anger Management group and they all loved it.

[@zekearchuleta6061]

60 and still learning Tricks of the Trades ! And Thank You All Vets.

[@Benny.13]

I never thought I would ever enjoy watching a damn hole being patched on a wall !?? Amazing work ! Thanks

[@angelabullard9220]

You are awesome! You remind me of my Dad! He was a Master Carpenter and excellent Drywaller. Sadly, he passed away in 1982. He would have LOVED KZbin.

[@m.jasperson7150]

Hey Paul. I have been a custom home builder here in AZ for nearly 8 years. I only build new houses but often find that from time to time the dry wall phase will have the occasional dent/hole.I have been one that has subscribed to the older method by just buying the "kit" and going to town. THA K YOU for showing me this method as it not only saves time but more importantly MONEY. And in the end I feel it's a MUCH stronger base as well by using the drywall itself instead of gobs of mud. Thank you again for making this video Paul.

[@davidstimpson7123]

I love the quality of the video, good camera work and excellent sound, no echoes and fading. Best of all inspires me to do it!

[@mpnewhart8022]

Thanks just did the patch last night, worked great. The hard part for me is the fading the patch. I put a quick coat last night and plan to put a heavier coat tonight .

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Mp, Did you wet the patch prior to installing? If so, you should have been able to squeeze the mud out and get the patch pretty tight, the second coat should be thin, not heavy. If you put too much mud on top you will have a lump on your wall. You can check it by taking a flashlight and skimming it across the patch with the lights off. You will see any imperfections and especially any lumps. Set the flashlight on the wall, next to the patch and shoot the light across the patch, it sill create shadows on the lumps or imperfections. GOOD LUCK and Thanks for your comment! Paul

[@baddad18]

Patched lots of drywall holes and never saw this method. Thanks so much Paul for sharing - your tips have always proved exceptionally useful and as you always say "easy".

[@tossedsaladandscrambledegg8576]

This guy has the best home carpentry videos! Genius ways to do things. I used his technique to build three fence gates. Couldn't have done it without his help. Paul, thanks for your Military and Police support! I'm currently overseas and can't wait to get back and use this idea to fix a couple door handle dings in the walls.

[@paulstoolbox]

If your wall is not completely broken through, you will not have to do this. You can simply fill the hole with drywall mud, let it dry overnight and use drywall tape to cover it. You can put a thin coat over the tape and your done. I usually mix up a little hot mud to fill holes like this, then use regular drywall mud on the finish coat. Hope this helps my friend, it is good to hear from you again. Thank you for your service! Paul

[@Ladosligese]

so u had it all fixed .. and just to show us how to do stuff , you smash the wall .. how awsome are you man :D .. ty for teaching me something new :)

[@wscottparks]

I appreciate this video. I learned a lot and then when you saluted this Veteran, that was the icing on the cake. Thanks for that!!!!

[@paulstoolbox]

Good morning Scott, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. I recently had a viewer that told me I have no right bringing politics to my channel. I told him that this is not politics, it's a matter of respect and he is no longer welcome on my channel I also mentioned that he would do us both a favor by leaving this Great Country that offends him.LOL. Have a good day friend and thank you!! Paul

[@37south47]

That's a good fix! I've done a lot of drywall work and never used that kinda patch. Funny how I just ran across this video and wasn't even looking. My teenage son just ran his fist thru the wall last night so I've got a perfect opportunity to teach him how to patch it with this new technique. And btw I just subbed also!

[@wudger901]

Paul-Thanks for another well explained, well demonstrated, well videoed, useful demonstration for both 'handy homeowners' (like myself) and pros alike. All the accolades are well deserved. I only wish you could do more!

[@jethrob2830]

My father was a finisher for years, he tried to teach it to me but I joined the Navy instead, I can do it (taping/finishing) but not to his caliber so I was interested in your tips and pressed "like" before the end but then I heard your comment about the military, and for that I needed to pause and say thank you.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you for watching and showing your patriotism! I had a few war of words with anti- American idiots and it is good to hear from people with integrity! Have a good day! Paul

[@cheeto4493]

When I do that, I score the wall around the butterfly patch and then pull some the paper off underneath, especially if it is already painted. That way the patch sits flush with the wall and doesn't bump out on a low textured wall.

[@wayneb4863]

Hey Guy, I had a short lasting job when I was younger taping and mudding. I was glad many times I had this little bit of experience. Because of this I was able to perform all of my own drywalling projects and repairs in my own home. However, having to patch larger holes was always a challenge. I've experimented several different ways...including using those kits which I absolutely hated. Hopefully, I won't have to repair such large holes, but thanks to you I know of a better and more simpler way. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!

[@rodneylemen9304]

Paul you're a genius, I'm a DIY'er and thought I pretty much knew it all but like Moninn said you learn something everyday. Thanks for your knowledge and the video.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Rodney, I am definitely the sharpest tool in the shed, but I love to work! I am like you, I believe in learning something new everyday and I try to share as much information as I can. Thanks! Paul

[@libertywagon3197]

I moved some can lights in the ceiling using this method! Awesome! Thanks Paul.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you Liberty and I like your Avatar! Paul

[@icfbuild1]

Great video. I'm just a home owner but have put up my share of drywall. I have never heard of a butterfly patch. Great video. Much respect for our military!

[@paulstoolbox]

Good morning Icfbuild, I really appreciate you taking the time to watch my video. Thanks to our military, I have the freedom to do these videos. It's a sad day when punks are allowed to disrespect our military by kneeling during the National Anthem. If you are a veteran, I thank you for your service, if you are a civilian, thank you for your patriotism! Have a good day! Paul

[@michaellohre1470]

Paul, first video I've seen of yours. You are a good teacher and I would have saved lots of time in my years as a landlord if I would have known this technique. Now I do. Thank you. Not having to put a 2 by 4 or support behind the patch really saves time.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Michael, I'm glad I could help, thank you for watching and commenting! Paul

[@thebordernow]

Clever! Clever! Clever! This is one of those tips that, once you see it done, just makes so much sense but you probably wouldn't have come up with first on your own. Great video instructional technique, especially with all the commentary about the Why's and How's, and not just the What's. I've seen another video with a square hole patch using this same basic idea but that guy did not have the tip about dampening the paper "wings" first and sure enough I didn't get as smooth and flat an adhesion point. The tip here about cramming the hole with mud before putting the repair plug in was also good. But I think the two (new to me, at least) best tips were using a hole saw to easily cut a repair plug and making the hole to be repaired match, and also making and using your own hole saw template guide. Simply genius. One other great tip - another once "you see it, it's obvious" tip: how to score the drywall into segments to easily tear off portions around a circle. Most repair practical new tips and tricks per video minute than I've seen in a long time! Thanks, Paul. (Although, personally, I don't think I would ever place my hand that close to a hole saw myself in case it caught and jumped...)

[@MrKendyll]

I've seen this plugged before. Every time I've tried it, it came out wrong. Now, after watching you, I think I know what I screwed up. Thanks.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Kendyll, I'm glad I could help. If you have any problems or questions, let me know. Thanks! Paul

[@Dan-nw1tq]

Cheers mate . I'm in a rental and had a hole from furniture banging into it . and had to fix it asap my dad had all the tools so made it so easy and like you said I just drove into a construction side near me and picked up some scrap plaster board and got it done in no time and properly ... thanks again Dan from Australia.

[@complexbboy]

30 yrs in the drywall game and this is a new one for me. Very entertaining and smart fix especially if you have different dept boards. Cheers from Ireland.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey complexboy, Thank you for watching and commenting on my channel. Ireland so cool, I plan on going there to vacation one day, it's on my bucket list! Paul

[@jessiet5208]

Great video - clear, concise instructions without extraneous chatting. Very well done!

[@benoitlambert100]

Good tricks to learn on how to patch holes in a wall....Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@michb7414]

Crazy simple ...I learned something today.... I am always fixing holes in walls. This is a great technique Thank U

[@hmoore9133]

I wish I would have seen this when I was still in college. I could have gotten my deposit back. Live and learn.

[@glasscricket8254]

SERIOUSLY IMPRESSED ! ! Not likely I’ll ever do dry wall patching but I’m book marking this just case.

[@jodyclaborn]

Well, I feel really stupid now! Seems so obvious but I've never seen anyone do it this way. This is absolutely brilliant! It makes me sick how much time I've wasted in the past fixing silly holes in drywall. I'll definitely be subscribing! Thanks Paul!

[@badlandskid]

Awesome tips. I only have one thing to add.... before you drill through the existing drywall on the wall, check for any wires or plumbing that could get nicked by the hole saw.

[@vincelindataylor4168]

A couple of things you are very welcome I had 22.5 years in the USMC and love it when people thank those who gave them the freedom they have also have to sons that will be lifers. The tips are a great help like I said I had 2 sons and 2 daughters where was that help back then LOL now it's 7 grandkids But anyway thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

[@holdwholetruthholy1511]

Great vid, Man. No dragged out intro. Good camera work - focussed but no overextended close-ups. Concise & clear instructions - easy to follow using simple tools/techniques. And lastly, it was quick and high quality work that resulted in a near-perfect end product. Thanks. As you can tell, I get pissed at all the self-promoting or product name-dropping here on this site. More and more fakers are wasting a bunch of our limited project time while helping us save or improve very little

[@diy-aholic6501]

You taught an old dog a new trick Never saw this technique before. Learned something new today!

[@picklefacevideo]

Thanks for smashing a hole in your wall just to demonstrate an excellent way to patch. Outstanding!

[@robertbass5788]

Thanks for the "Salute" to the Armed Forces, seriously easy looking wall patch and you explained it in a way a 5 year old would understand. Awesome.

[@neillbuchner]

Whioa! From South Africa. I consider myself quite the handyman yet I was pleasantly surprised with your presentation. I am so impressed! Thank you ever so much! Neill

[@zach9886]

Man that's a good idea. Simplest way is usually the best way. I've patched drywall to and normally for a large hole you have to find a stud and cut around the hole and all the way to the closest stud and then measure and cut sheetrock to fit. I really wish I knew about this back when I was doing it, its genius. Great video

[@tome1136]

I've seen people cut a square patch but never seen the hole saw technique....nice job and good tip

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Tom, Thank you for taking the time to comment and watch my video! Paul

[@MarzNet256]

Great trick and awesome technique. As a cabinetmaker, I have been using the hole template trick for drilling large holes with hole saws in thin plywoods for years. BTW, I checked out your custom cabinets...very nice.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey MarzNet256, I'm with you my friend, I have a set pluwood squares that have various size holes in them. I use them for drilling in granite without needing a pilot bit and for fine tuning small holes for cabinets. I plan on doing a video of this set in the near future. We think a lot alike! Thanks! Paul

[@o.a.5044]

Nice and easy! A friend of mine referred me to this vid. I have four pucks to mud (after recessed lighting was installed). Thank you for a well put-together lesson. :)

[@paulstoolbox]

Good morning, I should have stated that you need a backer board for ceilings because the patch will sag from the weight. This is how you can do it. Make your plugs the same way that I did, get a 1"x2" x8" piece of wood and slip it in the hole. Center the wood so the ends go past the opening and lays flat on the ceiling. Pull down on the wood keeping friction on the wood against the ceiling. Carefully run a 1 1/2" drywall screw into the ceiling, attaching it to the wood on both sides of the hole. Mud your patch and press it in the hole. run a screw through the patch and the wood. This will keep the patch in place and allow the mud to dry without sagging, If you have any questions,let me know. Good Luck! Paul

[@stevepeters4185]

Thanks for your videos. I am a self proclaimed handyman and you have great ideas.

[@SaltySugar]

Butterfly patch, new words to me. I heard of the California patch which is basically the same thing. This version or the way you showed how its done impressed me. Great example and technique here. Also this video was executed really well. Good job and thank you for the video! I will be trying this out soon as well saying "Butterfly patch" ha ha. Beats using wood for a backer and saves a bit of money.

[@chuckgrunt100]

Very informative. Quick paced and a very good explanation of how to do a patch. Thanks for the video!

[@TheFrias7]

Nice video. As a father of 5 children I sometimes have holes in my walls. I will use this method next time. Thanks

[@nancystrickland3183]

Between teenagers and rental houses there always seems to be something needing a patch. This IS IT!!! Thank you so very much! I'll use it on my next project.

[@SkilledEddie]

I'm an electrician i make a ton of holes in drywall and the quickest way is just drill the busted hole with a 6 inch hole saw to make it perfectly round. Next drill a "puck" with the same 6 inch hole saw out of scrap drywall. Get a piece of 1x strapping to screw the puck patch to. Fill with mud and done. The patch you show is called a "blowout patch" which works but when you mud it you have to blend it out otherwise you will have a big bump in the drywall. And rooms with color painted walls show bumps very easily.

[@andrewthames8186]

Great Idea! i don't know if is your idea or discovery but it's handy. I also like the way you describe your working process. Very easy to follow. Thanks

[@hangugeohaksaeng]

Great video! For whatever reason drywall has always intimidated me. You make this look easy and your presentation was encouraging. Thanks a bunch!

[@jonvanjovi]

A very nice way of fixing a hole.. i did exactly what your video showed and darn i was so happy with my wall.. thank you very much. God bless!

[@bralic1564]

Awesome tip, I have hated patching holes in sheet rock for years because of adding braces... I will definitely try this on my next patch!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Bralic, I hope it works well for you and thank you for watching! Paul

[@sanchezbarbiquiu4267]

great video! I like the way this gentleman did the small project.

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on my video. Have a great day! Paul

[@jamesholder5725]

Useful. You are really good at these instructional type videos.

[@michaelvillarini2553]

GREAT TIP I'M in the trade and this tip comes In handy great video and the way you explained it was simple thank you for Sharing and I'm lookking forward for future tips

[@warrenturner3987]

Great educational video. This will save me time and money. I have sons and grandsons that can be a little rough on my walls.

[@danielhiemstra3834]

why you have a gamer profile pic when you are a "Grandpa"

[@ramaroodle]

Thanks. Out here on the west coast we call these California patches. :-) Like the "wet the back" tip, the flashlight tip and the comment from somebody about pealing back the paper on the wall. Fairing out the bump has always been a challenge for me.

[@-arb-]

I don't remember how I found this video, but I'm glad I did! This is great method - does a much nicer job than the nightmare patches I've done in the past. It almost makes me want to put some holes in the wall to celebrate.

[@DYDXjnovshoe]

Not sure how i got here, but I am glad i did. Ended up watching the entire video and being a new home owner I am sure i will use this. Awesome video!

[@CJGrace]

AHHA! Awesome! I just moved into a house that has a lot of holes to be plugged! Thanks for this video!

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you for watching CJ! Paul

[@U2WB]

Fantastic !! I can't thank you enough for this very informative video. I have a hole in a drywall ceiling that I've been staring at for some time and trying to figure out how best to patch it. Now I feel confident that I can do it easily. Thought I was going to have to replace a whole section !

[@alext9067]

Paul, when you butter for the actual disk to push in, butter the disk instead of the wall. Otherwise the disk will push the compound into the wall and leave the joint dry at that point. Otherwise it's always worked great for me. I just cut the blank square, but i'm lazy. Good video.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Alex, Thank you for watching and commenting. It is always good to get different perspectives that work. I'm sure you're not lazy and it is good to hear from you. Thanks! Paul

[@AtomkeySinclair]

Neato - I do something similar using square sections. But I think I will be getting some larger hole saws. Geez - you learn something new all the time. Thanks for the lesson.

[@mrsyounger8352]

That was so smart and you are so adorable! Hehe... though seriously, I really appreciate your clear instructions and tips

[@paulstoolbox]

Thank you Mrs Younger, you are too nice! Have a good day! Paul

[@dlpostman]

Great tip! I love the detail you give , leaves nothing to guess. I also love your patriotic attitude.

[@Machtyn]

I've used this method before. But this video gave me some better ideas from one more experienced. Thanks!

[@TARWERG]

nice work I could've use it a year ago . now I know what to do if my kids decorate the wall with hols . u got the like and new follower thank u

[@matwick53]

Great job Paul. Lots of good information here. I've always used a hot patch never even knew about this kind of patch. Thanks for all you share , it's really appreciated.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Matt, Thanks for taking the time to comment, It means a lot to me! Paul

[@marclancaster8781]

I am a maintenance guy at an apartment community. I shared this video on an apartment management and maintenance Facebook page and the guys thought it was brilliant!

[@leedevore7445]

I really appreciate your time to explain a simple way to patch holes in drywall. It will save me considerable time. Thanks

[@panama-sx2oh]

thanks paul very good step by step patching video i usually use wood n screws n sheetrock to patch but you took this to a new level of patching thanks

[@feliperuedaa]

Great advice Paul. I appreciate the effort on putting these videos together. I now have a real solution to a big hole I have and did not know how to fix!! Nice!

[@paulstoolbox]

Thanks,Felipe I really appreciate your comment! Let me know if you run into any problems. Paul

[@johnnybgood1288]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I always knew there had to be an easier way! Your step by step instructions were spot on! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jerrydeanbrasuell]

just stumbled across your video. I have done my fare share of drywall patching, but honestly have never seen it done this way... but have to say this is downright clever awesome. Thanks for posting this. I will be using this technique in the future! subscribed as well!

[@paulstoolbox]

Hey Jerry, I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! Thanks! Paul

[@jackcolt6875]

Nice demonstration and great technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@ony5030]

Nice job! I might try this one time thanks. you could make the patch stronger+longer lasting if you wet the dry chalk of the plasterboard on the wall+butterfly patch.

[@fullerlax]

Hey Paul I really like your videos thanks for taking your time to make these, I hope you make good money on advertising because you provide good value to everyone who watches them.

[@paulstoolbox]

Hi Alex, I really appreciate you taking the time to view my videos and especially taking the time to comment! P.S. I'm still working 2 jobs, but hopefully I will be able to cut back before I get too old. Have a good day my friend! Paul

[@AufBerghofNAM]

Paul's the man. great way to hide bullet holes.

[@paulstoolbox]

LOL Felix!

[@lendavis1301]

Nice tip Paul! I have a hole my son created playing football indoors. This technique will get applied.

[@paulstoolbox]

LOL Len, My son gave me practice when he was young. Wrestling with his friends. Have a good day!. Paul

[@smackroscoe]

Subscribed because of this video. I expect more great things from you. Thank you for all that you do for us.

[@erikprice3271]

Great video. Best technique I've seen for covering holes. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@paulstoolbox]

Good morning Erik, Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it! Paul

[@tomw4231]

Thanks for this video. This technique is brilliant and easy. I put it to use right way and it worked very well.

[@wade2677]

That's a great fix. I will try it next time. You can also use card board as the guide hole. Works well. Nice vid.

[@paulstoolbox]

Good tip Dave, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Thanks! Paul

[@MW-jm8qb]

liked and described :) well done, nice pace to video, no nonsense, nice audio feed as well... nothing worse than not being able to hear something important.

[@suncitybooks5542]

If you use your guide to cut the patches you can remove the drill from the hole saw and cut the patches without a hole in the middle

[@470blp911]

Thank you for such an easy and inexpensive repair tip.

[@Shifty761989]

Who thumbs downed this video, some people are unbelievable. Great, clear video. Thanks

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

thanks for making this video I have always patched drywall by cutting out a square hole then backing it up with something then screwing a drywall square to that which works good for large holes but sucks for small holes, this is a great fix the whole video was informative and well done !

[@jjamesjr87]

Been doing this for decades. (i come from a long line of carpenters). But we always "squared up" the hole and measured the repair piece. Of course, this was back when hole saws weren't as common as they are now, lol!

[@leefloro1796]

Clear and concise. Great presenter. Will definitely use this tip.

[@santoorsudha]

Excellent Instructions, Paul.... Great informative video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@woohunter1]

I thought I was doing good with square or rectangle patches, but the use of hole saw bits is genius!

[@kermitkinne8814]

Dang! Brilliant concept and really good explanation as you proceed in video .... adding you to my favorites. Thank you good vet !!

[@jackzim]

Thank you, I saw this video at the perfect time. I'm selling a house that needs a lot of drywall patching and this will save me a lot of work.

[@bveracka]

Great lesson. Like most folks with drywall in their houses, I have a few holes in mine. Since a lot of my walls are white, this will be an easy fix. Thanks for sharing your technique; it's a good one!

[@Letsroll000]

You showed a pic of the wall when finished with the old brick painting look. Would be interested how this was achieved. Doing a garage/bedroom conversion now would be an option I would consider. Have always liked that look. Thank you for the video.

[@lauolsen]

This is awesome, cheep and easy to do- WITH a pro result!! What I really like is, that you show and tell, so that even I can understand and make a patch myself. I just did one at a friend's house, and they were impressed. Thanks for this video Poul ;-)

[@roadcspeed89]

I just happened to run across this video, earned a sub for this. Can't believe I didn't think of this. Looking forward to seeing what else i can learn.

[@TBAKATrueBrownii]

Paul is an expert Drywaller/Plasterer! Good Job...Homework well done; he's no D.I.Y-Cowboy!

[@mrjeffro4500]

Template idea is great can use that when i cut a hole too small & need to enlarge in any circumstances,thanks Paul

[@maryschreffler1797]

very helpful. does it work with square cutouts and bigger holes