Quick temporary repair for hole in wall

Hi, Roll of duct tape?

Tony, you are a genius !!!!

Metal single use cooking pan from Dollar Tree? Trim to shape with bandage shears. (sized much larger than the hole). Secure to the wall with drywall screws, and washers.

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Until I can have the hole repaired permanently, what can I use to cover that hole temporarily? I'm worried about insects or even mice coming through there tonight.

I thought mousies would chew through duct tape? And, it leaves sticky residue on the wall.

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Tony, you are a genius !!!!

I used a sheet of thick clear plastic that came with something and used shipping tape to adhere everwhere. Left about two weeks before could continue. Even survived some strong winds. [this was a hole through the outside wall as I moved the Stove Top Vent up 8 inches.]

I have seen sheet rock guys do this many times under the sink. They cut a stud (or two) just a couple of inches longer than the opening to use it for the stud inside the wall. They then screw a piece of sheet rock larger than the opening for the cover.

I'm not a rock guy but I've done that kind of repair many times. Pretty easy.

The duct tape answer is classic.

Virtually every question on this group can be answered "duct tape" or "WD-40".

If it was my hole under the sink:

Make edges of hole square.

Cut piece of plasterboard to fit.

Cut 2 wood strips longer than the hole.

Slip sticks in hole and attach with screws on top and bottom.

Screw plasterboard patch to 2 strips of wood.

Spackle.

I like that but I'm not sure about 2 issues.

On a highly visible wall, I think the thickness of the paper might be visible. Not an issue for under the sink.

The only support for the patch is paper and joint compound. Pressing on that part of the wall might lead to visible cracks. Again, not an issue under the sink.

I prefer the stick inside the wall method so I don't have to worry about the paper showing or bubbling or anything.

With the sticks and a patch all I have to mud is the gap around the patch.

However, I do see one advantage of the "California patch": You can use any thickness of drywall you have handy...it doesn't have to be the same as the existing wall.

Scrap piece of plywood?

If you have mice/insects in your wall a hole in that wall is not your problem.

That's what I thought of too.

Is there any problem with the duct tape being near the hot water pipes?

Thanks, those were all good suggestions.

I covered the hole with duct tape, but the edge of the duct tape is abutting the hot water pipe. Could that cause a problem?

If it does, put some WD-40 on it.

No, really, your duct tape will not burst into flames.

Assuming the wall is sheetrock, when you get ready to repair the hole, check "California Patch". The California patch is a technique for repairing sheetrock by constructing a specially configured plug - of any size.

Yep. Since it looks like the OP is going to have somebody else do the patch, he should leave it alone, or stuff some rags in it if it makes him feel better. That'll stop bugs. Mice will chew right through drywall anyway if you have an infestation. That a totally different problem.

I don't think so neither. I think I've seen video using duct tape as a temporary solution on a split radiator hose (tho I never tried it).

Until you start the car.

Jim

Spray foam.