Sometimes we cant refrain from driving screws or hammering nails into our drywall for decoration or functional purposes.
Once we change our minds and remove them, they leave holes that are not appealing.
Dont worry, its actually easy to take them off and repair the damage.
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How to Remove Drywall Anchors
1.
Threaded drywall anchor
Remove these types of anchors with just a screwdriver.
When removing this, you just want to put a screw halfway, then pull it with a hammer.
If you dont have one, find needle nose tip pliers.
Gently insert it through, get the tip of the anchor, and remove it.
Nails with stud
Use a handheld hacksaw and slowly move back and forth until it comes off.
it’s possible for you to also use nose-tip pliers.
Just grab the nail, twist it back and forth to loosen it, then pull it off.
When using a hammer, verify to use any key in of wood as leverage.
Small nails
Use a vice grip to twist the nail and remove it from the drywall.
Take off any loose debris.
Get some of your joint compound and feather into the holes.
When it dries up, use 120 grit sandpaper to sand it off.
Scrape off any loose drywall using the paint scraper or drywall knife.
You want it to be as clean as possible.
Next, take your joint compound and spread it into the holes.
Just go back over it the second time after it dries, then reapply a second coat.
Sand it with 120-grit sandpaper.
Get a small piece of drywall mesh tape and cover the hole.
Spread joint compound over it.
ensure to cover the mesh tape.
Let it dry and repeat two more coats.
Once completely dry, sand it with 120-grit sandpaper.
