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Pro DIY Trick: Repair Wall Cracks and Holes with Baking Soda and Glue

Pro DIY Trick: Repair Wall Cracks and Holes with Baking Soda and Glue

Need a quick fix for small cracks or holes in your white plaster wall? Skip the hardware store—no fillers or resins required.

A seasoned painter friend shared this reliable hack I've used successfully in my own home projects: mix baking soda and white glue for a seamless patch.

This simple paste seals cracks perfectly. Watch how:

Pro DIY Trick: Repair Wall Cracks and Holes with Baking Soda and Glue

Contents
  • What you need
  • How to
  • Result
  • Why does it work?

What you need

- Baking soda

- White glue

- 1 spatula

- 1 container

Pro DIY Trick: Repair Wall Cracks and Holes with Baking Soda and Glue

How to

1. Pour baking soda into the container.

2. Add twice as much white glue.

3. Mix thoroughly with a spoon.

4. Scoop mixture onto the spatula.

5. Apply to the crack or hole.

6. Smooth the surface evenly.

7. Let it dry completely.

Result

Pro DIY Trick: Repair Wall Cracks and Holes with Baking Soda and Glue

Crack filled flawlessly on your interior wall! Simple, fast, and effective—ideal for pre-paint or wallpaper prep.

Works for plaster holes and pinholes too. Perfect for discreet repairs.

Why does it work?

The glue and baking soda form a thick, flexible paste that fills gaps precisely. It dries solid, hard, and white—blending seamlessly with walls.