Then cover the hole entirely with the patch, sticky side toward the wall.

Before you spackle your walls, make sure to apply a primer. Clean off broken edges and tears around the hole. Fill the voids with joint compound and let dry completely (Images. (function(w,d,t,r,u))(window,document,'script','///bat.js','uetq') Į.src = d.location.protocol + '///4957/i.js' ĭ.getElementsByTagName('head'). For the best results, sand down the area to remove the paint and clean it thoroughly. To finish the repair, use self-adhering mesh tape to cover the gaps along the edges (Image 1). Var f = d.getElementsByTagName('SCRIPT'), p = d.createElement('SCRIPT') })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-NZN9Z2') Var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s), j = d.createElement(s), dl = l != 'dataLayer' ? '&l=' + l : '' On-screen and printer colour representations may vary from actual paint Benjamin Moore & Co., Limited. For an even simpler but equally artistic way to cover a thermostat or other infrequently used wall gadget, try hanging an art piece on a swing arm, or hang it from a standard hanger and nudge it out of the way when you need to get at whatever is behind.

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