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Hi there,
I've not done any DIY home maintenance before, and I recently punched a hole in the garage wall of my rental, and was told by many people I should just be able to DIY it myself instead of needing to get a handyman in, but I'm struggling to find clear guidance on my next steps.
I've been following multiple tutorials on how to fix a hole in the wall, from both bunnings and other sources (i.e. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4P4IE0OrUE&ab_channel=BunningsWarehouse, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvQK7WTkKpI) and I'm for the most part happy with how I've done both the patch and filler.
However, I'm struggling to find supplies or D.I.Y. advice that breaks down every element of how to paint the filled hole, as I want to get it as close as possible through reasonable means. I'm not sure how to get the same texture as the rest of the wall (which I assume is an orange peel texture), and what primer I should use for a patch that isn't too big, amongst other things. I figured I'd ask directly, as I'm not too sure what specific questions I should be asking, where to get supplies, and how much of the fix I can actually do. Pictures of my wall and the repair so far are below.
I'd appreciate any guidance of any kind to help me navigate my next steps.
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Giordi. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about painting a repaired hole in plaster.
You’re doing well with the patch and filler, so you’re off to a great start. For the next steps, I’d suggest using British Paints 100ml White Water Based 4 In 1 Prep Primer Sealer Undercoat. This will help prepare the patch for painting and ensure a smooth, even finish. After that, you can apply your standard wall paint.
The orange peel texture on your wall is often created when paint is applied with a roller. The roller’s fibres leave tiny peaks that form the texture. To replicate this, I’d recommend using a roller when applying both your undercoat and topcoat. Make sure you paint a larger area around the patch to help blend it into the surrounding wall and make the repair less noticeable.
Do you know the existing wall colour? If not, you may need to cut a small sample—at least the size of a 10-cent piece—and bring it to your local Bunnings for a colour match. If the colour match isn’t perfect, or if the wall is relatively small, repainting the entire wall might be the best option to avoid any visible differences in shade.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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