Small Hole Repair

by Kathy Petersen

FIX A NAIL HOLE


Step 1

Ensure you have the right color by ordering a color chart at getsoto.com/colorchart.

Step 2

Clean surface with mild detergent to remove dirt, dust, grease, oil and loose paint.

* WARNING: If you scrape, sand or remove old paint (pre-1978 homes), you may release lead dust. LEAD IS TOXIC. Contact the National Lead Information Hot Line at 1-800-424-LEAD, or log on to www.epa.gov/lead for more info. 


Keep out of reach of children. 


Includes acrylic resin. Not for internal consumption. If ingested, do not induce vomiting. Contact medical support.


Step 3

Use spackle knife blade or pocket knife to cut away any frayed edges.

Step 4 (Important!)

Pound edges of hole with a blunt object so they sit slightly lower than wall. This is a very important step to ensure the repair is flush with the wall or surface.

Step 5

Squirt spackle directly into hole until it is overfilled.

TIP

To help push spackle out of tube, use included tube key.

Step 6

Use spackle knife to scrape excess spackle from hole so it levels with surrounding surface. Dry for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Once dry, lightly sand surface with sandpaper to level with wall or surface.

Step 8 (Optional)

Using a damp cloth, gently wipe away any excess spackle surrounding the hole. This will help blend the repair into the surrounding surface if you are not painting it.

Step 9 (Optional)

Paint over spackle with color matched paint to yield an especially seamless repair or paint an entire wall with a new color. Check out Soto Paint Touch Up!

Step 10

Clean up immediately with soap and water. Wipe tools dry and store in original packaging in cool/dry place.

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