How to repair / fill wall plug holes - DIY decorating guide

[@tommers1483]

It's much easier to remove plugs by inserting a screw a few threads deep and then using a claw hammer to pull the screw and attached plug free.

[@How2EveryStep]

That's a good option if the wall plugs are not to tightly in the hole. Mine were really tight and I had to resort to using long nose pliers...

[@brucedrukker1195]

I like to recess the plug about 1/8" below the surface of the wall, then fill over it just a bit proud to allow for shrinkage. Often enough, one good pass will suffice. Walls are textured where I'm at, so it's a little more forgiving.

[@How2EveryStep]

@@brucedrukker1195 Hi Bruce. Fair play if you can judge how much filler shrinkage you will get. My walls are flat so if I put too much filler on I will need to sand back - which my process avoids...

[@daniellefrecknall66]

Once you’ve done the fine filler, should you lightly sand it again before painting to make sure it’s really smooth or is that not necessary because of the fine filler?

[@How2EveryStep]

You can sand flat if the filler raises about the wall surface. I try to fill and scrape flush to avoid sanding. I find this is quicker... thanks How2everystep.com

[@ahiggins5252]

Was it really necessary to film pulling all 6 plugs out, I ended up falling asleep and never saw step 2

[@ExtremeShez]

Just forward across, I find that much easier. Or put the speed of the video up, which is my fave way especially when they're not talking over. I think KZbin want a minimum of 9 to 10 min long vids for monetary benefits. Don't quote me on that though.

[@leann5929]

Learn to edit

[@nickb-]

Learn to be a nicer human being.

[@ExtremeShez]

​@@nickb- Agreed. ❤