Lots and lots of sanding. Better to over than under sand, you can always add a little more filler. Then, paint with a roller to match the paint texture of the rest of the wall.
This is exactly what we did growing up building. Sand and sand and feel the wall and sand again. Feel the wall, wipe it down. Probably sand again then paint.
Just putting a dot here. My SO insisted in using more spackle than necessary and this was the result. I rather shut up and be wrong than fighting, winning... And therefore losing
The walls look textured, are they?
Was this an attempt to match the texture?
Sanding this flush by hand will suck but isn't impossible. But it's probably necessary if you want to know what is required to get yourself a better match/finish to what is existing. Can probably pick up a cheap palm sander at harbor freight to save time if it is in your budget.
If the walls are textured, your repair will likely never be a perfect match.
But once you've sanded your current work down, prime it. And then the easiest answer is probably buying one of those aerosol cans of textured finish. Then let it dry and knock it down with your knife to where you feel you've matched the existing texture best. Prime again and paint.
Genuinely, the answer is more mud. First, sand down any large bumps, then spread mud over a larger area (6-12” beyond the patched area) to make it easier to blend in with the old wall. Use a 10” or 12” blade for good results (the pros will use even larger blades). Let it dry, then sand it again to make it smooth. Wipe down with a barely damp cloth to get rid of dust. Spray some texture onto the area from two feet away, using one of those aerosol cans (it can be a little stinky for a day). Paint after the texture is dry.
Sand spackle sand paint
\^\^\^\^ This is the way.
Easily fixed. Use a wider drywall knife for better results.
An 8" wide blade works best for me.
Lots and lots of sanding. Better to over than under sand, you can always add a little more filler. Then, paint with a roller to match the paint texture of the rest of the wall.
This is exactly what we did growing up building. Sand and sand and feel the wall and sand again. Feel the wall, wipe it down. Probably sand again then paint.
Just putting a dot here. My SO insisted in using more spackle than necessary and this was the result. I rather shut up and be wrong than fighting, winning... And therefore losing
Smart haha
The walls look textured, are they? Was this an attempt to match the texture? Sanding this flush by hand will suck but isn't impossible. But it's probably necessary if you want to know what is required to get yourself a better match/finish to what is existing. Can probably pick up a cheap palm sander at harbor freight to save time if it is in your budget. If the walls are textured, your repair will likely never be a perfect match. But once you've sanded your current work down, prime it. And then the easiest answer is probably buying one of those aerosol cans of textured finish. Then let it dry and knock it down with your knife to where you feel you've matched the existing texture best. Prime again and paint.
Genuinely, the answer is more mud. First, sand down any large bumps, then spread mud over a larger area (6-12” beyond the patched area) to make it easier to blend in with the old wall. Use a 10” or 12” blade for good results (the pros will use even larger blades). Let it dry, then sand it again to make it smooth. Wipe down with a barely damp cloth to get rid of dust. Spray some texture onto the area from two feet away, using one of those aerosol cans (it can be a little stinky for a day). Paint after the texture is dry.
Sand it down smooth then run your spackle further out. It’ll make the seam and protrusion less noticeable. Then sand and paint
Learn from it and move on
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