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I was hanging a shelf in my kitchen and the whole thing ripped out of the drywall, taking a chunk with it. Anyone know a solid method for patching a 4-inch hole before I try again?

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johnson.daniel7h ago

My buddy did something similar trying to mount a TV. He ended up with a hole you could almost fit your fist through. He got one of those mesh drywall patch kits, slapped it over the gap, and layered on joint compound. Took a few coats and a lot of sanding, but you can't even tell now. Just make sure you find a stud for that shelf next time.

wendy_jackson5h ago

Fist-sized holes sound pretty bad but those mesh patches really do work... my landlord used one after I knocked a doorknob through the wall.