How to Patch Small Holes in Walls | Ask This Old House

[@quezlark7875]

I really like how patient Tom is and how he actually let's people learn and do things themselves.

[@TheNormanmurk]

Im a 20 year carpenter and I've always loved it. I love these guys because they get right to the point with very simple yet effectively correct principles. I've been a very long time fan and I thank you guys for giving my customers a truly talented show of professioal and direct carpenters videos to see. Thank you very much again your longtime fan, Norm!

[@thecappy]

Love all these videos. Used to watch as a kid with Bob and Norm. Now as a homeowner these videos are invaluable.

[@br6145]

Its the simple things he does like cut the piece of drywall first and trace it onto the wall.. instead of cutting a square hole, measuring it and then cutting the drywall patch, like i have always done. Not anymore.

[@PerfectTag]

That's true lol

[@davec.3198]

The less you measure.. the better the results. I learned that with tile work.

[@CitarNosis317]

6:15 - "When the client does not pay, Tom brings the pain."

[@ymir_icegod3913]

There is no hole in it. Well there is now 😂

[@librequito]

Americans houses walls.

[@williamskrainski8407]

Everyone pays 2:26

[@MaximilianonMars]

@keith cunningham those are good points, however it does look shoddy and cheap to us Europeans; our walls are solid brick or breeze block with plaster directly on, you couldn't punch through it and would instead break your hand if you tried. We have seen videos however of people jumping through drywall and it doesn't inspire confidence in the strength of your homes.

[@derewreck]

That’s why they call him Tommy two guns

[@santaclaus179]

what I like so much about tom that he has such a great way to explain things , that everything looks easy, he is a wonderful teacher, also the other experts of the group.

[@Bertuzz84]

As a Dutch person with a solid brick wall house this is completely fascinating to me. You can just bump into a wall like that and dent it... absolutely crazy.

[@ellmatic]

Now I'm curious why a kaaskop with a solid brick wall house is watching a video about patching holes in walls... 🤔

[@abdullahalblehshi4375]

That right punch is SAVAGE

[@sptrader6316]

Good thing that there wasn't a stud behind it when he punched the wall.

[@RoyFabian]

@@sptrader6316 Tom probably would have punched through the stud too 😆

[@OpiumBride]

That's a real man... It really turned me on 😂

[@boredmillionaire9914]

heartily laughed out loud when he punched the wall. so relatable. 😂

[@stephenzies8867]

Tom Silva Is The Best

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

This will really help with repairs in my shop. They guy that lived there before me had some rage issues and punched holes in the walls.

[@dennisleslie]

2:47 "There you go. Alright. That's done. Don't play with it anymore"..... "Oh Kai" lol

[@ziguigadiel7089]

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[@MoSportsUSA]

Personally, I use drywall mud to patch instead of spackle. Spackling requires sanding with the attendant dust, extra work, tools, etc. Drywall mud is water-based, so a damp sponge can be used to lightly, and in several directions over the patch, literally wipe away excess until only the area repaired is left for paint and/or primer.

[@MaximilianonMars]

Wet wiping it helps a lot but then sanding makes it A#1.

[@tripjet999]

@@MaximilianonMars Wet sanding.

[@InspiredJJ]

Here is all of this stuff, you have something else… Tom is awesome 👍

[@albduke]

I wish I had a friend like her

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

"Ya Tom, we poured our own foundation, hand laid all of our flooring, rebuilt all the plumbing and electrical ourselves, and my wife and I put on our new roof. The reason we called you to come all the way across the country to our house is we can't figure out how to fix this loose baseboard..."

[@Ss31994]

Scotch Budmeister 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@N3VADAN]

Hahahahaha

[@Cookefan59]

Scotch Budmeister 😂

[@Cookefan59]

Yah, we were like,what do we do so we went and did shopping with Amy and Becky and then we came back and it was like still there Oh my god.

[@takgrillo]

"Just let it dry until tomorrow, sand it, add two more layers, sand it, paint it... after it's finished sent me a photo of the work you did and I'll send you my bill"

[@Pancake4o]

Lmfao

[@chinousmc2k4]

LMAO!!

[@paulwilliams8555]

How about a little plaster of Paris wait a few minutes joint compound and you're done that metal and mesh patch is old school

[@snakedoc6812]

@@paulwilliams8555 he charges by the hour

[@nicklangmusic]

Legit laughed out loud when he punched that hole in the wall.

[@sheagoff6009]

“There’s no hole” Tom punches hole “there is now” lol

[@joshcowart2446]

Another method for small holes is to cut the hole in the wall about 2” smaller than the patch you cut. Then cut the paper on one side of the patch at that 2” line. Scrape off the gypsum and use the paper to secure it to the wall.

[@xRadio2006x]

I love this channel. I made some holes in my walls to route some Ethernet cable and tried to keep them as close to studs as I could for repair purposes...now, I can just screw in a piece of wood and keep kicking. Great video!

[@danb.709]

Fewer coats done neatly and or correctly is less time and work. Also a setting type joint compound will definitely speed things up and is great for this type of small repair, it also bonds better to plaster than an all purpose mud.

[@jonathandavis9699]

When should you use the mesh drywall patches as opposed to cutting a piece of drywall and patching?

[@danb.709]

I like how people gave thumbs up without giving any advice. I would say never use the mesh patch unless you just don't have time or confidence to do it right. It lies on top of the wall adding thickness that will be noticeable in the middle of large wall and depending on climate, humidity, if it ever gets damp ect.. it may begin to crack and separate over time.

[@SpideySensei72]

Wouldn't it depend entirele on the size and location area of the hole? For example, he used the patch underneath the window sill due to its size and location. However, if she had huge holes in the drywall she'd have more room to cut a larger space and place those furring strips behind it to support the new drywall patch.

[@noonespecial9233]

I feel like Spidey is right. The metal patch works perfectly in a weird spot, like up against that window. Or if you had a hole right by a light switch or socket, and didn't want to risk screwing up your electric by sawing through the gypsum board. Personal story, had a party and someone got a little too...plastered (hah) and fell into the wall and made a big dent with a hole in the middle. It was too big for a metal patch, and since it was like the middle of the wall it was easily accessible for me to cut out the damage and do the "proper" patch job.

[@lonewolf3564]

I used to do construction and contracting. You basically use a metal patch depending on where the location of the hole is and what size the hole is, and if the hole is in an area where you might ever anticipate needing to nail, mount or hang something. A wire mesh patch will not allow you to hang anything in that section of the repaired wall. Consider the wire mesh to be a Band-Aid cosmetic fix for tiny holes in non-important spaces. My general rule of thumb is if the hole is bigger than 3 inches in size then the wire mesh patch won't cut it and you must do as Tommy showed where you cut out a section of the drywall and replace it with a backer board and use a drywall section as a patch.

[@mitchellpollock1]

Its amazing how much I learn from watching these videos.

[@cpg8000]

Tommy is the very best on all accounts.

[@you238]

6:12 That's a nice wall you have there, be a shame if something happened to it.

[@takatsu5]

For the demo at the end I'd do a California patch. I've done a lot of them and they look great- no tape, just joint compound.

[@MrOmaralamri]

OKAY!

[@robertspeer8340]

If you mix your mud spackle etc with paint to a peanut butter consistency and put your tape or patch it lays down the first and maybe only coat. Use the technic to patch small nail holes, etc less work and less mess and less time on site.

[@Mr_PoopiePaints004]

There's no hole here Tom: give me second 👊

[@tomtalley2192]

I cut the patch before taking the backing off. Also , I use 20 minute easy sand for the first coat. Dries harder than ready mix j c.

[@1122ss]

use plaster of paris for the large hole it dries in 30 min , sand , tape if necessary, and feather it out with joint compound, sand and paint

[@Icanhasautomaticcheeseburger]

Me: "Huh, I wonder why there's a big spike in viewership at the end of this video?" Tom: *Punches wall like it owes him money. Me: "Aaaah!, THAT'S why..."

[@Rowdyrecords55]

He's both the Bob Ross and Chuck Norris of home repairs.

[@Phyoomz]

Such a perfect description! 😂

[@roddydiasuka4793]

Ask this old house, I really like your videos and I hope one day I will be like you, because your videos are very helpfuuuuuuuul . Good luck with everything. God bless you.

[@andyprairiedog]

Tom is very patient. I watch these videos wishing my dad was as patient with me when I would hold the flashlight for him. After a few times of yelling at me, he would tell me to get my baby sister so she can hold the flashlight for him. Tom is a National Treasure.

[@aaqilian5.085]

Sounds like a typical douchebag boomer your pops.

[@cup_and_cone]

0:27 - "I can't believe they left it like that". Ya right, Tommy. You should know there's hacks everywhere in contracting.

[@bighands69]

The guys that did the windows are more than likely not plasters. And may have told her that removing the window could damage the paster. Calling them hacks without actually knowing what happen is being a little quick.

[@xgmcx1238]

thechosendude if you can fit a window you can fix a wee dent in some plaster you idiot.

[@sarahann530]

Kill Me Not if it was not included in the price of the job . Most window replacement contracts will state they are not responsible for these repairs .

[@xgmcx1238]

A Conneely yes but I’m simply stating that if you could fit a window it is reasonable to assume you could fit a window.

[@sarahann530]

Kill Me There you go assuming . It's in the pricing of the job , hire a contractor and get everything done or hire a window installer and get windows installed . Window installers don't always carry all the necessary tools and supplies to fix plaster. I presume you think they could paint it also

[@plumbingstuffinoregon2471]

At my junior high we had pool tables in the cafeteria, and there were all kinds of holes like this in the wall from kids ramming the que into it, and throwing balls at. They finally had the maintenance guys come in and fill the holes, but they didn't let the stuff dry before the kids came back for lunch. So now there was plaster everywhere, and the holes were bigger from kids messing with them.

[@zacharynash-pate291]

That is the funniest part of these videos. The clients do the work.

[@bozodog428]

Tommy is the best!

[@wolfpackflt670]

6:16 When you see a spider on the wall.

[@Bman01234]

Dont punch spiders

[@idriveanagerar]

6:17 When Gangsta Tommy comes packing the HEAT! 😂

[@fa3106]

He’s a great teacher

[@Outlawrockman]

I learned how to patch holes in walls in my college dorm. Never got a fine despite tearing the place apart half a dozen times.

[@dplocus123]

The silence and lack of response right before he hits the wall is golden

[@DrMuFFinMan]

When he first starts to explain how its done with an example of how her house walls are. I just can't help imagine that the opposite side of the room now has a huge square hole in the wall were he cut that section out.

[@johnnybussart4721]

I could watch her all day !!🤣🤣

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

SeeJaneDrill had a great technique for filling holes involving making a SMALLER hole in the wall than your patch piece of drywall, removing some of the hard drywall of the patch piece, and using the paper to overlap the seams and act as your backing for the spackle. Can't get much more simple or seamless than that! Similar to what Tommy did at the end, but his method wouldn't work if there wasn't a stud right behind the patch!

[@Mixwell1983]

Blaine Bugaski that's called a california patch where you use the drywall paper instead of tape. I saw her video also. She's a great youtuber !

[@raffytwoscoops]

How do you use the metal patch without having a lip between the patch and the existing wall at the end?

[@FreeOnGoal]

okay!

[@markreid1162]

FreeOnGoal b

[@waitrixa]

You are the best, I have learnt a lot from you.

[@jimh2061]

I never use that metal patch plate. Just take some stucco lathe and cut a pc in the hole and mix up either plaster or quick drying floor patch as a base coat. Then skim it a couple times with easy sand 5.

[@Pallidus_Rider]

We had plumber update and replace worn faucets in 1948 house. The bathroom walls seem to be a version of concrete and not lathe and plaster seen in the rest of the house. House is this repaired? I have temporary fix involving flex seal water proof tape. ☹️

[@cheth.9223]

This man has a lot of Idears

[@cyclops8238]

TELE6220 There's nothing wrong with the way he said it. You have no reason to call him an idiot, or as its said where you live a thickie.

[@cyclops8238]

@@TELE6220 if you don't mind me asking what do you mean by I'm not called Cyclops by nothing?

[@MaximilianonMars]

I've always wondered where does he get his ideas?

[@ShakespeareCafe]

Hot Mud will fill that small hole and dry quickly without need for a patch which will be a bump on the wall without needless feathering

[@billforse6540]

She's got the touch, I like

[@Sebastian-lr8jc]

I like the part when she says "okay"

[@jdubdoubleu]

I like the part when she grabs his penutty knife

[@dust09100]

Hahahahahaha

[@dust09100]

I like when the bigger bucket weighs more then the smaller one

[@LovethisNation]

lol, you need a gf soon

[@LiftedJeepTJ98]

I like when he says "force it into the crack"!

[@stargateproductions]

Speaking from experience having worked with Drydex, it should never be used for patching, it doesn't dry hard enough or strong enough. Should have used dura-bond or a hot-mud. Also a drywall patch wouldn't be necessary then. I'm a finsher/painter by trade.

[@joe_origlieri]

O-KAI

[@DENIEL381]

LOL SHE'S A CUTIE....

[@fernandosalas8589]

My mom's house is like Swiss cheese man I gotta do a lot of patching. Thanks for the info Tom.

[@sleepingugly6281]

Tommy taught Bruce Lee the one inch punch.

[@Chungustav]

Should use plaster to patch plaster. its not difficult and its as strong as the original

[@jeffcanyafixiy]

Always enjoy these videos. 👍 The patches are good but they are just that,,, patches. I can never get rid of the bubble/hump it creates. Give your compound a good mixing before you use it, never use it straight out of the bucket. IMO

[@nr3rful]

That window contractor would be in the better business Bureau in 2 seconds

[@QueensBeryRules]

2:39 AAYYYYY NICE MOVE BIG BOY ;-)

[@bobsum1745]

Knowing Tom, I'm sure he has filled all holes present on that location.

[@webberfan1234]

As would I have brother.

[@thebeststooge]

Why in the hell would that family allow that window company to skate freely for leaving such damage? I sure in the hell would not have.

[@DH4Hobbies]

maybe the contractor was only a window installer and didnt specialize in sheetrock work. I see that a lot.

[@gerardodiaz1748]

CC Media then she should have not paid the company until the damage was fixed that’s what i would of done

[@jgood005]

@@gerardodiaz1748 Going to risk your credit rating or a legal battle over a $15 drywall repair?

[@rkb6783]

MORON ! you're watching a dickhead ! The window contractors are not RESPONSIBLE for how much of the wall they NEED to remove ! Steel cross supports. Previously damaged walls with lousy repairs. ETC... ETC... WAKE UP ABOUT WHO YOU'RE WATCHING !

[@bobby-ov9qn]

Window installers install windows, which was what the contractor did. And by the looks of it, they did a pretty good job. They are not responsible for filling in all the nail holes, caulking, or "touching up" any drywall repairs. End of story.

[@DBR00]

Will I be able to use a drywall screw or anchor after repairing a hole using this method? I have a bad hole where my toilet paper holder is which I’m trying to repair.

[@noviceprepper5397]

he makes that look easy. Thanks Tommy and Kevin and homeowner

[@stevenbernstein1978]

Is the mesh tape at the end of the video necessary to hide the jab saw cuts? In other words, would drywall compound alone work just as well without the tape?

[@RoyFabian]

For just little dings and small imperfections, just alittle compound to fill it doesn't need tape, but you need use the tape on joints where two pieces of drywall meet or else the compound will just crack over time. It's a reinforcement.

[@onemorerep6597]

It’s crazy the way people use to put together houses.

[@RexinOridle]

Tom is the man.

[@mariad4183]

...don't mess with Silva!

[@peep39]

The older I get, the more I realize the key to anything is patience. Tommy obviously has that in droves.

[@CCOmoe]

Quick question- why does he only use that metal adhesive when he is helping her but in his later example when he punches the hole, he cuts out a whole piece of drywall and mounts it with the wood piece before plastering? I have a dent in my drywall from a hammer and wondering which method to do

[@angellas.1314]

It all depends on the size and location of the hole you’re trying to fix. And some people find it easier to use the metal plate.

[@raymcallisterjr958]

I have some joint compound that is been sitting for a while and there is liquid in it and it is a brand new bucket can I still use it I need to patch about 20 small screw holes

[@jazzfan7491]

This is great! But why joint compound and not spackle?

[@jeremiahsimpkins5943]

@6:16 how it feel to chew 5 gum

[@cefb8923]

Jeremiah Simpkins Oh god.. You just made my day

[@Cookefan59]

He should have rammed the tall guys head into the board MMA style 😂

[@ThekiBoran]

@@Cookefan59 Maybe give him a California smile.

[@kamarkamakerworks2039]

Great tips as always

[@jharris947]

7:33-7:42 FFS! Are you sure you're using enough 'joint compound'?

[@ralphboomer5734]

I really enjoy your show, thank you.

[@nicholassmith82]

Boy, I'll tell you what Tommy, I think she's got the touch! I bet she does! :)

[@TheCollabCurator]

For holes less than 4" use the holesaw trick, makes perfect patch in seconds.

[@stephanweaver1960]

Awesome execution of the simple

[@TheEgg185]

You don't just put more on. You use a wider taping knife each time and make it wide enough so that the spackle makes a gradual "ramp" up to the tape (in this case; metal patch).

[@lowereastsideastrologist7769]

People don't realize how valuable a skill is.

[@CoasterCrazyy]

"Tommy you definitely have the touch" Tommy's like "yeah I don't need you to tell me that kiddo"

[@SibiuToronto]

7:30 what kind of tape is that?

[@chlero_eyes]

I believe the term is feather your edges Tom

[@JayOrlando32828]

Another excellent video

[@GB-ue6wr]

How about taping the new wood with some painters tape to protect it.. or have the hacks who did the job fix this mess!

[@tripjet999]

I'll bet that there are a lot of nice gentlemen posting here who would be happy to help the nice lady "fix things up."

[@c0mputer]

Punches hole, writhes in pain. “That was a stud.”

[@jeremymorley5670]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6KZlYOnfL-hZ7s This is a This Old House clip called "How to Choose a Stud Finder" Would be awesome if instead they just cut to Tommy punching the wall, end scene, roll credits

[@Bats1431]

I need this old house to come to my place

[@KJEThompson]

Tom = Savage!

[@nighthawkj30A4]

Tommy hits the drywall with rage 😆

[@elink786]

What size screws for 1/2 inches drywall for ceiling and what size for wall ? How many screws should I use for 4x10 and 4x12 drywall?

[@joaquinsuarez6090]

Most used sheetrock screw size is 1 1/4. On a 4 ft x 8 ft I put 4 screws on the 4 ft and on the 8 ft one where studs are mostly every 16 inches.

[@Sean-Aviation]

Love your videos! straight to the point

[@glenndransfield7278]

Where do you get patch kits & what size do they come in ?? Pa

[@gabrielphillips5435]

Anyone know what tape Tom was using?

[@jamesfox8930]

THERE'S A HOLE IN IT NOW DON'T YOU SASS ME BOY!