I installed a new light fixture, and there is a hole behind it that is wider than the base of the fixture so I need to patch drywall. It's about a one inch by 1.5 inch spot that is exposed, the rest is behind the base of the light fixutre....How do I fix this?
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If the hole is too large to spackle, you'd need something to attach a drywall patch to.
Since you're talking about such a small hole, you might be able to glue or screw a small piece of wood up there, straddling the hole. Then affix the patch with construction adhesive to the wood (a screw will probably break a patch that small).
You might be able to spackle it instead--even taking 2 tries if needed.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
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Since you're talking about such a small hole, you might be able to glue or screw a small piece of wood up there, straddling the hole. Then affix the patch with construction adhesive to the wood (a screw will probably break a patch that small).
You might be able to spackle it instead--even taking 2 tries if needed.
Regards,
-k2 in CO
Moderator, Miscellaneous Forum
http://www.bobvila.com/BBS/Miscellaneous
