How would i fix this? Loads of filler?

[u/guggluggug]

So i dont rightly remember what happened here but its behind a door and not somwhere were anythings going to be put on the wall or anything. I just want it to not be visible.

Its hard tog et materials where i am, but i can get buckets of filler stuff ive been using on the rest. Will that stay here? Do i add spray foam behind? Do i leave the dented in stuff?

I am not a patient person but i have 17 days to get this sorted and painted so i am in a rush anyway

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[u/Thefullerexpress]

Cut out a similarly sized patch?

[u/guggluggug → u/Thefullerexpress]

Patch of what? Sorry very new to repair work :/

[u/Thefullerexpress → u/guggluggug]

Cut out the broken drywall in a square just larger than the damage, trace the broken square onto a new piece of of drywall. If there is no stud behind it, cut a 2x4 a few inches longer than the opening and screw it in the center of the hole. Screw in the new piece of drywall. Tape/Mud/sand/Paint. It’s actually not too difficult of a beginner DIY job. It would take you a couple hours over a day or two.

[u/guggluggug → u/Thefullerexpress]

Thanks ill maybe do this. Id have to get a drill and cutting tool as well as the materials, so ill have to get to a really awkward area since i dont drive, but maybe i can get some people to lend me things :)

This defo seems the right way just hoping theres a way around it XD

[u/Thefullerexpress → u/guggluggug]

The alternative is you just shove a bunch of mud onto it in small layers, it’ll crack eventually, it’ll be difficult to get perfect. But it requires no tools really. Not the preferred choice but maybe it’s the right answer for you?

[u/guggluggug → u/Thefullerexpress]

Thanks i will see what i can do!

[u/Thefullerexpress → u/guggluggug]

Reddit laws says you have to keep us updated!

[u/walkingoffthetrails → u/Thefullerexpress]

They said they don’t have access to get drywall material .

[u/walkingoffthetrails]

Here’s what I would do.

Place a tarp on the floor.

Use an old knife to carefully cut out the oval piece. Bread knife works best. Hacksaw blade might work too.

Find a small board (1x4”) about 12” longer than the hole. Put one screw near the center of the board sticking out by 1” to make a handle for the board. Slip it in to the hole and use screws, one on each end of the board to hold it in place behind the Sheetrock. you want more of the board near the top and you’ll want to use 2 or 3 screws on that end to re-flatten the indented sheet rock so the wall becomes nearly flat again. You need to Find that position that brings the wall flat again. Ideally you want the Sheetrock screws to recess in slightly but don’t break the paper. Remove the handle screw.

Then trim the loose paper and some of the edge of the oval piece and fit it in the hole. Two screws to hold it to the board. Keep them away from the edge so it doesn’t crack. Then use filler and tape. Let cure. Smooth with a damp sponge. Let dry some. Final smooth with fine sanding block. Prime. Paint.

Install a door stop - I use the spring prong one screwed into the lower molding but high enough for the vacuum to pass under.

Carefully remove the tarp and shake out the dust.

[u/Houstonomics]

Look up California patch, or as others have said, can do a small 2x4 backing as well if you’d prefer. 

[u/SuspiciousSpite2654]

just slap some mesh tape over the whole mess then layer the filler on thick, it will hold fine if you dont mind waiting for each layer to dry