There's not much sense to make the repair any bigger than it already is.
How To Patch A Big Hole In The Wall. Cover the rest of the wall patch, liberally applying compound until the entire wall patch is covered. And in the end nobody will notice there was a hole.
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If it's a hole bigger than the blade of the putty knife, enlarge it to at least a one inch rough circle. The size of the hole will gauge exactly how many materials will be necessary. The consultant may point you towards a diy.
Walls and doors with random holes from nails and tacks, the bane of many a real estate broker.
There's nothing like a hole in the wall to detract from a beautiful living space. This drywall repair hack leaves your walls looking brand new. Once the first coat of plaster is dry, give it a light hand sand and dust the surface clean with a rag. Large holes and cracks in walls need to be patched.