Visual guideMedium caution: failed anchor may mean wall problemA small anchor hole can often be treated as a cosmetic drywall repair only if the wall is dry, firm, stable, and the damage is limited. If the hole is torn, crumbly, wet, spreading, or tied to a failed heavy object, stop and reassess before patching.
How to Patch a Small Anchor Hole
A small anchor hole can often be treated as a cosmetic drywall repair only if the wall is dry, firm, stable, and the damage is limited. If the hole is torn, crumbly, wet, spreading, or tied to a failed heavy object, stop and reassess before patching.