The thought of fixing chips on walls can be very intimidating at times, especially when there is more than one problem to deal with. The good thing is that while repairing chips on exterior walls is easier said than done, it is never impossible to fix the problem yourself. There are many DIY products sold in the market today that allows you to deal with both major and minor wall problems without having to call a professional. Damage to walls like cracks or chips can be caused by several different factors, but most of the time by impact either from moving furniture or heavy equipments. Whatever the cause of the damage, it is reassuring enough that such problem can be easily dealt with. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you:


Step 1. Prepare all the needed materials first before beginning your repair. You will need some filling products, a filler knife, a putty knife for scraping, and some cleaning rags. Ideally, an exterior wall that is damaged should be repaired entirely especially if you are going to perform a repainting job as well. However, if you have no intention of repainting the entire wall, you can simply patch up areas that have been damaged. Before working on the wall, make sure to cover the floor with rags or old newspaper to protect against potential damage. Cover all other furniture as well.

Step 2. Using your putty knife, begin by removing the plaster around the damaged area. This will allow a good base for your filler later on. If the chips are small, you can widen them just enough for the filler to hold. Clean the area thoroughly using a damp cloth. Make sure you get rid of dirt and debris completely or your filler won’t hold onto the wall effectively.

Step 3. Prepare your filler and apply it to the chip using your filler knife. See to it that you fill all the chip holes completely, overlapping the existing coat. Wait for the filler to dry and check whether it has thoroughly covered the hole or not. If you still find some gaps, fill them again as necessary. Remember to use heavier filler products for larger chips or holes.

Step 4. Allow the filler to dry overnight and apply resin to the area. It should be easy to apply and enough to prevent the gaps from opening. Do not spread the resin over the area but only around the edges. Allow the resin to dry and coat again if necessary.

Step 5. When the coating has completely dried, sand the surface in the surrounding area until it is smooth and wipe off dust before applying a final coat.

Step 6. If you are to paint only the part that has been damaged, see to it that you match the color with that of the wall. On the other hand, there shouldn’t be no problem if you intend to repaint the entire wall.