Patching small nail holes is a simple process. All you will need is a 2” putty knife, small touch-up brush, 220 grit sandpaper, paper towel and drywall patching compound. If the hole is a little larger or has torn or loose edges you will need a utility knife to cut away the loose paper edges.
Use the handle of your putty knife or any object with a rounded corner to press the raised drywall paper around the hole flush with the rest of the wall. It is okay to leave a small divot, but try to avoid breaking through the paper.
Use the putty knife to scoop a small amount of drywall patching compound on one corner of the putty knife and press it into the nail hole and the surrounding area. Use the blade of the putty knife to gently skim off the surplus compound.
Allow the patching compound to dry according to directions on the label. If the compound shrinks and leaves a divot, apply a second scoop of compound and allow it to dry. Gently sand the patch with 220-grit sandpaper. Try to avoid sanding through the surrounding paint. Wipe away the sanding dust with a moist paper towel. The only dried patching you should see is the small dot covering the nail hole. You can now apply paint.
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