- Prime the repaired area with an appropriate primer for the type of paint you're using.
- A great way to help conceal the patch is to use a small roller with a medium nap. If you just brush the primer on the wall, it will have a different texture to the surrounding wall paint.
- Once the wall is primed and dried, paint with the same wall paint you have on the wall or repaint the wall entirely if you can't get a good match.
Repairing a Small Hole in Drywall
By Bob Formisano, About.com
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Once the repair is smooth and feathered, look at it from side angles to see if it looks smooth. If you're happy with the repair, let's finish the job.
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