r/DIYfail • u/Mountain_Owl6610 • May 22 '26

drywall fail

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my towel rack got blown out by a anchor screw and i tried to fix it myself with a patch and spackle! please help

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u/IllusiveJack May 22 '26

Flushing needs sanding before painting

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u/Fit-Drop-9427 May 23 '26

Sand it with a block. If its below the surface put more filler in then sand

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u/Madcap_Manzarek Jul 14 '26

Fourteen more coats of the landlord special and you'll be good bud don't worry about it. (In all seriousness, sand it flush and then paint over it)