Small diameter holes may sometimes appear in the walls. How to cover a gap in the wall, every owner of the house should know. When choosing the material that will be used to seal the recess, the type of damage is of great importance. It can be an ordinary slot or a through hole. Hole repair must be started, given the location of the damaged surface.
How and how to close a hole
Putty is a universal material that allows not only to smooth the surface, but also to get rid of small holes in concrete walls. The nature of the damaged surface in this case does not play a special role, since the market is full of a wide range of putty. Each species has its own special characteristics.
To eliminate the defect should use:
- a vacuum cleaner;
- a screwdriver;
- sand paper;
- brush;
- small spatula;
- deep penetration primer;
- putty.
Procedure
To eliminate small holes and holes, do the following:
- The hole in diameter must be increased using a knife or a nail. This action will allow the mixture to fill the space in the best way.
- Worn putty must be removed with a dry cloth, brush or vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe the treated area with a wet sponge.
- After the surface dries, the hole must be treated with a primer. This will allow the putty mix in the best way to bond with concrete.
- Putty the hole.
- Wait until the composition has completely dried and rub the walls with sandpaper.
- To complete the work, it is necessary to cover the walls with finishing materials.
This stage of closing a breach in the wall involves movements of an pressing and leveling character.
To eliminate very deep gaps, the Kreps repair kit is suitable. This composition due to its technical characteristics will help to make high-quality and quick repairs with your own hands.