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05-14-2023, 08:33 AM
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Small hole repair & reattach screw
I have a small hole in the wall from where a screw (holding a curtain strap) came out of the wall. Any ideas on how to best reinstall the screw into the wall? I was thinking some sort of expanding adhesive/glue, or perhaps a small square of wood to screw into, but I thought I would check to see what others have done first. Thanks ahead of time for any ideas!
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05-14-2023, 08:40 AM
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05-14-2023, 09:29 AM
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Squirting something into the hole to provide a new surface works occasionally. Often the damaged hole will not anchor anything firmly.
I would first try a significantly larger diameter screw. Next I would try adding an additional screw near the existing one or move the existing screw, possibly use two screws nearby.
Thin paneling works best with multiple small screws.
A expanding type anchor like in previous post would be a possibility. Be sure it is rated for thin wall. Most are designed for drywall thicknesses.
Patching the wall with a thin high density plastic and using multiple small flat-head screws to hold it in place may work.
I have used a thin piece of paneling with flat-head screws.
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05-14-2023, 09:41 AM
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I've had success using a two part epoxy such as JBWeld to fix tear outs like you have. Mask the area, mix the parts and wait a bit until it starts to set up. Push it into the hole firmly with a protected finger and smooth off . Once dried it can be painted, sanded, drilled, and even tapped.
Good luck!
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05-14-2023, 10:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbircky
I've had success using a two part epoxy such as JBWeld to fix tear outs like you have. Mask the area, mix the parts and wait a bit until it starts to set up. Push it into the hole firmly with a protected finger and smooth off . Once dried it can be painted, sanded, drilled, and even tapped.
Good luck!
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X2 on the 2 part epoxy .
When patching a large hole , protect the surrounding area as the prior post recommended .
I did one extra step . I mixed saw dust into the epoxy . It thickened the mixture , helps bind the epoxy to prevent cracking . I stuffed a paper towel into the hole along the bottom edge to keep the epoxy from sagging down the wall cavity . I then put the epoxy mixture into a heavy weight plastic baggie , cut a corner of the baggie and squeezed the epoxy into the hole .
This fix will be stronger than the original connection .
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05-14-2023, 07:20 PM
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Anyone try to do a Nutsert type fastener? For this kind of soft material, something like the following is suitable for a blind application where the material can be soft.
https://www.rivetnutusa.com/plusnut-rivet-nut-rivnut/
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05-15-2023, 12:45 AM
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Most RV walls too THIN to use that expanding type device, I suspect? A simple white, plastic, pushin 1"-anchor should be fine; alternate = several toothpicks dipped into white glue. Most interior walls ONLY 1/8-1/4" wood, then Foam.
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05-16-2023, 06:15 PM
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Cut a thin piece of wood (about 3/16" thick) about 4 x's longer than the hole is wide. Drill a small hole in the center and put a string thru the hole with a knot on one side, leave about 6" of extra string. Put wood glue on on the front of the wood and slip into the hole fully and then pull the string tight so as to hold the wood centered on the hole and the string centered on the hole. Hold until glue sets or hang a weight to the string. When glue has set hard, cut the string off and screw your screw into the hole. Make hole size correct for your screw when you first drill the hole for the string. Easy repair and will be plenty strong.
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05-17-2023, 05:49 AM
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Thanks
Great ideas. I’ll give it a try and see how it goes. Thanks so much!
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05-17-2023, 06:26 AM
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tooth picks and wood glue
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