In order to repair your own drywall you’ll need a good putty knife. Below are some tips and points on what type of knife you need and how to use it

When it comes to repairing drywall you’ll need a good knife or blade. You can find super cheep ones at your local hardware store but we highly recommend getting a stainless steel knife to avoid rusting and blade corrosion. Keeping your blade sharp is also really important which helps the finish of your wall look smooth and clean.

Here is our favorite stainless steel knife at amazon.com because it’s a 4 pack and cheep with great reviews

If your looking for more of a professional grade knife you can’t go wrong with Level 5 3-pack professional series

Feel free to browse all amazon.com knives to find the best ones for you.

Here is a video that better explains the types of knife you can use and how to use them

Steps to repairing drywall using your putty knife

Step 1:
Prep your wall by cleaning it completely so the joint mud compound will stick to the wall. Dust and dirt make it hard for the mud to stick to the wall.

Step 2:
Place mud over the hole about twice the size of the hole you’re fixing.

Step 3:
Slide your knife over the mud area with mild pressure and wipe off the extra mud from the blade into your pan or bucket

Step 4:
Repeat step 3 until your wall is smooth

 

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