What can i use to fill a tiny hole in a wall? i need a good easy to use product?

Question

i had drilled some holes in the wall to pass a cable to the next room. I am now moving out of my apt, and i need to fill these holes.

Answer 1

Use white spackling putty.  You can find this in walmart paint isle.

Answer 2

Joint compound is ideal, but spackle (also called spackling compound) works fine and is more readily available in small quantities. You'll need a putty knife to apply it--here's how:

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FYI the number of layers you need to apply depends on the size of the hole. Sometimes you can get away with a single layer. But spackle shrinks slightly so the first layer sometimes leaves a small dimple when it dries. You fill the dimple with another bit of spackle. Sand the repair lightly and paint it.

Answer 3

Go buy a can of spackling compound (its cheap) fill and paint.

Answer 4

Cornice plaster.Comes in powder form and it's cheap.Doesn't shrink like spackle.

Answer 5

I have used toothpaste (white) in the past.  It worked out great!

Answer 6

I would get painters putty or painters caulk. It is very light product that works well with your finger and dries fast.

Answer 7

get some spackle. can buy it at any store, fred meyers, or any hardware store.

Answer 8

spackle will work well.   if the holes are small enough, like less that 1/4 inch in diameter, white caulk will work as well.