If you need approval from your landlord, we suggest explaining that you would like to install shelving that will leave 1/8″ holes in your wall and that you will be patching them up prior to moving out. Early on, we asked our maintenance person if we were able to “install cat furniture on our walls” and they seemed confused by the idea. Wall-mounted furniture is still a relatively new concept and without explaining the installation process, some may think it would leave major holes in the walls. After we explained that we would only leave small holes behind, they were perfectly fine with the furniture going up. Installing a TV on the wall uses much larger bolts, requiring bigger holes. If your landlord allows people to install TVs on the wall, the wall-mounted cat furniture should also be fine.
So here are some tips we’ve put together to repair the drywall after removing or switching the location of your wall furniture.
15 Comments on “Drywall Repair Tips”
So nice to have practical DIY help without having to endure mansplaining. You go, girl!!
kathyf
brisbane, Oz
It’s great that you showed how it was before and after. This is very relevant to me now. I really need your sayvet. I try to use all the usable space in my home. For this I make cabinets and various shelves. The main thing is not to do too much. Sometimes I make a hole in the wall in the wrong place. I’m sure I’m not the only one. I often came across such unnecessary holes in the walls when I lived in rented apartments. It’s a pity that I didn’t know about your way then! Thanks for the helpful tips. My wife will be delighted as I remove all unnecessary ugly holes in the walls.
I’ve decided this is pretty much impossible and adds a lot of extra work. After applying your compound, let it dry for five hours. This material is what’s used to cover seams when installing drywall, it dries very hard, and I find it easier to work with after it’s dried, allowing for a nicer finish on the wall.
This is great! Thanks for sharing your tips on drywall repair you are very informative.
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That’s a great drywall repair job, thanks for the step by step visuals and details! Very helpful!
Thanks for sharing this great article you shared.
Thank you for explaining that you should patch with thin layers. My friend is trying to patch a few holes that they drilled into the drywall. I’ll be sure to mention this to her so that she can try it out.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful tips! It helps us a lot. Keep posting for more!
Thank you for sharing
I really liked your article on drywall tips. My partner and I have been trying to save money and renovate our home and have been looking for good tips on drywall. We will be using these!
We are really happy to hear that we were able to provide some helpful tips for you! Good luck with your renovations!
This is a great tip for drywall repair.