Drywall Repair Grand Rapids

Drywall Patch and Hole Repair in Grand Rapids, MI

Doorknob holes, anchor holes, dents, nail pops and cracks, patched and blended so the drywall looks new.

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One hole or a whole list, in homes and rentals

Walls and ceilings

Homes and rentals

Grand Rapids area

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Holes, cracks, water damage, ceilings and plaster

Drywall Patch and Hole Repair in Grand Rapids

A drywall patch fills a hole or dent so the wall is flat and smooth again. It is the most common drywall repair in Grand Rapids homes and rentals.

Call (616) 677-8849 to be matched with a local drywall patch pro. Tell them how many holes you have and how big they are.

Common holes a drywall patch fixes

Doorknob holes behind doors with no stopper
TV mount, shelf and curtain rod anchor holes
Holes cut by a plumber, electrician or cable installer
Furniture dents and moving-day damage
Nail pops and screw pops
Crushed outside corners (corner bead)

Drywall Patch Methods by Hole Size

The size of the hole picks the patch.

Damage	Typical drywall patch method
Nail and anchor holes	Fill with lightweight compound, sand, prime
Holes up to about 4 inches	Mesh or paper-backed drywall patch, 2 to 3 coats of compound
Doorknob and fist-sized holes	Cut square, add backing, screw in a drywall piece, tape and mud
Holes bigger than a sheet of paper	Cut back to the studs and install a new drywall section
Crushed corner	Remove damaged bead, install new corner bead, finish

Setting-type compound hardens by chemical reaction and is used for fast first coats. Lightweight compound sands easier and is used for the final coats. A drywall patch that is sanded too early or skimmed too thin shows through paint.

Drywall Crack Repair

A drywall crack that runs from the corner of a door or window is the most common crack in a house. Those corners are where framing moves most as wood dries in winter and swells in humid summer.

Filling a crack with compound alone usually fails. A lasting drywall crack repair opens the crack a little, bridges it with paper or mesh tape, and feathers compound wide. If the same crack returns with gaps at the door or sloping floors, have the structure looked at before the next drywall patch.

Matching Texture on a Drywall Patch

A smooth drywall patch on a textured wall stands out. Walls in Grand Rapids homes may be smooth, orange peel, knockdown, or hand-troweled over old plaster. The drywall patch pro matches the texture with a spray hopper, a knife or a sponge, then primes the whole patch.

HomeGuide lists drywall texturing at about $0.80 to $2.00 or more per square foot and notes paint matching can add $125 or more. Ask if the quote includes texture and paint.

Before You Call About a Drywall Patch

Count and measure. List each hole and its rough size.
Take photos. A photo of each drywall hole helps with a quick quote.
Find the paint. A leftover can or the paint name speeds up the finish.
Check the age of the house. If it was built before 1978, mention it. The EPA lead rule covers sanding 6 square feet or more of painted surface in a room.

Call (616) 677-8849 for drywall patch and hole repair anywhere in Grand Rapids.

Other Drywall Repair Services

Bigger or different drywall problems have their own pages.

Water Damage Drywall

Wet or stained drywall cut out, dried, replaced and finished after a leak, an ice dam or a basement water problem.

Water Damage Drywall →

Ceiling Drywall Repair

Sagging, cracked, stained or holed drywall ceilings repaired and matched overhead.

Ceiling Drywall Repair →

Plaster & Old Walls

Cracked plaster, loose plaster and plaster-to-drywall patches in older Grand Rapids homes.

Plaster & Old Walls →

Drywall Contractor

Larger drywall jobs: basements, remodels, new walls, full sheet replacement, taping and finishing.

Drywall Contractor →

Drywall Repair Cost

What drywall repair costs, what changes the price, and how to compare quotes in Grand Rapids.

Drywall Repair Cost →

Holes in the Drywall?

Doorknob holes, anchors, dents and cracks. Call (616) 677-8849.

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Common Questions

How big a hole can a drywall patch fix?

Small holes under about an inch are filled with compound. Holes up to a few inches get a mesh or paper-backed patch. Bigger holes get a new square of drywall with wood backing behind it. Almost any hole can be patched.

Will I be able to see the drywall patch?

A well-done drywall patch should not show after paint. The trick is feathering the compound wide, matching the wall texture, and priming before paint. Paint from the same can helps too.

How long does a drywall patch take?

The hands-on work is short. HomeGuide says small holes take about 1 to 2 hours of work. Drying time between coats is what stretches it out, so plan on more than one visit for larger patches.

Why did my drywall patch crack again?

Usually because the patch had nothing solid behind it, the tape was skipped, or the wall moves at that spot. Patches at door corners often crack again unless tape bridges the joint.

Can you fix nail pops?

Yes. The loose nail is set or replaced with a drywall screw, and the spot is filled, sanded and primed. Nail pops are common when wood framing dries out in winter.

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