What’s the best method you’ve found for patching larger (1-3″ round) holes in wood. We’re on a job where we removed plumbing from a spot where it protruded through some interior beadboard into the main living area. Having solved the plumbing problem, we want to patch and paint the holes we’ve left behind. Right now we DO have access from behind (in the wall cavity) the beadboard… if some mesh or other support should be applied.
Thank you kindly,
Brian
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Brian,
Not having seen the thing, my advice would be to use contruction adhesive and short screws to attach backing to the holy areas, then you can use wood that would be the same thickness, and perhaps even match the beading, applied from the front. Bondo - type material can be used to finish off the repair. Sanded, painted and Viola - no holes!
If you have a hole saw of the right size I would cut some rounds out of plywood or OSB of a similar thickness and then attach a few tabs on the back of the piece. Insert the assembly into the wall cavity and pull it into place by holding onto the screw you put in the front of the piece. Screw through the surrounding wall into the tabs with drywall screws. Sand any rough spots and fill any gaps with plaster or filler. Paint or finish to match.