May Using the sharp corner of your putty knife, scoop out a tiny amount of spackle and gently push it into the hole. Choose items that match. There are a multitude of DIY ways to fill nail holes.
Of course, like other do-it- yourself projects, there are shortcuts for a quick fix and methods to actually repair. Fill the damaged area and the holes left by the new screws with lightweight patching compound.
Use a flexible putty knife to apply the compound and smooth it. In this quick fix, handyman Sean Buino shows his favorite trick to easily cover nail holes in walls. DIYer can tackle a wide range of wall problems, from tiny nail holes, through cracks and nail pops, to medium. A nail hole filled with toothpaste looks less obvious than a nail hole from a. If your landlord catches you filling the holes, you can claim to actually be fixing them.