Learn to use the Waitless™ Wall-Patch Kit with our step-by-step instructions.
Remove drywall anchors.
First, remove any screws inside or attached to the wall anchor with a screwdriver.
If the anchor does not come out while removing the screws, use a pair of needle-nosed pliers to grip the anchor and gently remove from the wall.
Depending on the quality and type of anchor you’re removing, it may get stuck. If this happens, gently tap the side of the anchor with a hammer to loosen it from the hole.
Prep the wall.
Next, remove the safety cap from the hand tool, exposing the conical tip and thin metal blade.
Insert the tip of the tool into the wall hole.
While applying pressure, rotate the tool back and forth against the wall, allowing the blade to shave off a thin layer of wall texture.
Continue to shave the texture until a complete circle has been created around the hole.
Clear the new cavity.
Use the clearing pick to gently brush any built up wall texture or paint from the blade (don't use your fingers!).
Once you’ve created a new cavity, brush away any debris, texture, or paint that may remain around the wall hole.
If the circle around the wall hole looks irregular, don’t worry! This will blend out in the next few steps.
Patch the cavity.
Next, grab your pre-textured adhesive patch and remove the backing, exposing the adhesive side.
Place the patch in the new cavity you’ve created around the wall hole, aligning the edges of the patch and cavity as close as possible. The patch is the same diameter and circumference of the cavity created by the tool.
Blend the edges.
Next, place the safety cap back on the hand tool.
With the bubbled end of the cap, gently push the tip against the seam between the patch and the wall to blend the edges.
Repeat this process around the entire circle for best results.
Paint your surface.
Now that you’ve patched your wall hole, you’re ready to apply paint.
We recommend using water-based paints for the best results.
FAQ's
Tool Specifications
What size wall anchor hole can be patched with the Waitless™ Wall-Patch Kit?
For best results, use the kit for wall holes no smaller than the barrel width of a standard ball point pen or larger than the barrel width of a AA battery. That's between 0.31" and 0.55" to be exact!
My anchor hole is outside the size range for this kit. Any plans to make different sizes?
Yes! We're working on a hand tool to repair smaller and larger anchor holes. The current kit accomodates over 50% of the wall anchors most commonly used in households.
What type of paint is best over the pre-textured patch?
Water-based paints will give you a better result than oil based paints, which could cause deterioration of the patch.
Does this only work on textured walls? What about flat or smooth walls?
The kit should be used to repair textured walls only, but we're working on a solution for flat or smooth wall surfaces. Stay tuned!
User Tips & Techniques
How do you get a flush finish between the patch and the wall?
The depth and circumference of the sticker are exactly the same size as the cavity created by the hand tool, giving a flush finish between the patch and wall.
I can't work the tool into the anchor hole. Am I doing something wrong?
First, check to ensure your wall anchor hole is within the appropriate size range for the tool. Also, make sure the drywall you're repairing with the tool is structurally sound (not intended for use on cement board, plaster, or soggy drywall.
How much surface material should I expect to remove?
When prepping the anchor hole for a patch, try not to remove any deeper than the drywall paper (brown, in some instances grey). The shoulders of the tool should stop the blade from cutting too deep.
Do I need to fill my anchor hole with spackle?
Unless you're aiming to turn your wall into swiss cheese, most walls will remain structurally sound with an un-spackled wall hole. If you plan to drill into the same location in the future, you could apply spackle after prepping the wall anchor hole and before applying the patch.
