Whether a customer needs to fix a damaged wall, fill in old holes in drywall or repair a mistake, providing a variety of products for customers to have on hand to quickly fix holes in walls is essential. These products can also often serve as last-minute purchases or impulse items. Paint & Decorating Retailer recommends these four products to help customers patch damaged areas quickly.

Drywall Tape

Duck Brand’s Self-Adhesive Fiberglass Drywall Joint Tape repairs holes and cracks in walls quickly. The tape is made of 100% fiberglass mesh, is repositionable and measures 1.88 inches by 180 feet.

The Eclipse Rapid Wall Repair Patch from DAP is a drywall patch that requires no dry time and blends in with damaged walls and ceilings. The patch comes in a 2-, 4- and 6-inch size and one white shade.

Wood Filler

The Bondo Wood Filler Ready Mix Pouches from 3M include a two-part formula of filler and hardener to restore damaged, missing or dented wood. The filler chemically bonds to wood surfaces for permanent repair, is water-resistant and is workable for three to four minutes once filler and hardener are mixed together.

Putty Knives

The Black & Silver Carbon Steel Putty Knife from Hyde Tools includes a comfortable nylon hand grip, a full-tang blade and is made of high carbon steel for flexibility and durability. The knife comes in four sizes and is ideal for working in tight areas and detailed applications.