Looking for an Easy DIY Nail Hole Filler trick? You’ll love this fast 10 second fix!
Now there are a few ways to fill holes in white walls… without having to putty and paint. Â These hacks are perfect for when you just want to hide the temporary hole you made to hang holiday decor, or patch up the holes that were in your home when you moved in.
You can also use these tricks if you’re living in an apartment or rental house… just make sure to check your rental agreement, as some might have clauses about what materials you’re allowed to use when patching holes.
Note: These tricks will work on holes in white walls only.
So are you ready to learn how to hide nail holes in the wall? Â Here’s what you need to do…
DIY Nail Hole Filler
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#1 – Fill the Holes with Flour:
My favorite go-to trick to hide holes in white walls is this…
- Simply dab some All-Purpose Flour onto the tip of your finger, then place right into the hole.
- Repeat if necessary.
- The nail hole will disappear on your white wall just like that!
This trick was passed down by my grandfather who was a professional painter, and he swore by it. Â I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done this now, and you can’t even tell! Â Talk about fast and EASY!
#2 – Hide the Holes with Toothpaste:
Another way to hide nail holes in a white wall is simply by squirting in a dab of white toothpaste. Â You can use a cotton swap or your finger to help push it in and wipe off the excess around the hole, and voila… you won’t even notice it anymore!
What your frugal friends are saying about filling holes with toothpaste…
Vanessa writes: “White toothpaste, blends right in”
Suzanne writes: “White toothpaste is my oldskool favorite.”
#3 – Watch the Holes Vanish with Bar Soap:
A third way to hide those holes on white walls is to simply grab a white bar of soap and begin rubbing it back and forth over the hole. Â No tools needed!
So wasn’t that so easy? Â Fixing nail holes fast is a cinch! Â Go take a few minutes today to go patch up those pesky holes in the wall with these easy DIY fixes!
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Michele says
I must say this was a awesome article!Great idea!
Heidi says
Aww… thank you, Michele! I’m so glad you liked the tips! 🙂
Lydia says
I love the idea of being able to easily fill in nail holes. We are currently renting and this could be a big lifesaver for us! Maybe this is a silly question, but do you not need to make the flour wet at all? I don’t notice you mentioning that anywhere. It just doesn’t seem like dry flour would actually work very well…or am I missing something?
Heidi says
Hi Lydia ~ yes… this really is a great trick when renting! You’ll just use dry all-purpose flour… no need to wet it, and it works like a charm. Hope that helps!
Sasha says
Thank you so much!!! I have avoided hanging almost anything up in my apartment because of not knowing how to fix the hole! Thanks so happy!
Heidi says
You’re very welcome, Sasha! I have used this trick when renting, too. It made the space feel so much more cozy being able to hang some of my decorations! 🙂 Happy Decorating!!
suzanne seale says
Great. I also read that soap works too. What I like about these ideas is that the excess can be washed off.
Helen says
white tooth past does the same thing !
Ida Dohoney says
I use corn starch and white glue.That works well as well as the flour mix.. It’s always nice to have different ideas.
Joyce Thacker says
White toothpaste works just as well as flour…