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Cutting a Small Hole in an Interior Wall
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By Wade Shaddy
You might need to cut a hole in an interior wall to access plumbing or wiring, to locate a stud or to install a fixture. Drywall -- which is routine on interior walls -- is simple to cut. Take your time, check things before you cut and don't use too much force so that you minimize damage to the wall. The procedure is basically the same if your wall is paneled or something other than drywall. 1
Run a stud finder that will also locate pipes along the wall to locate any studs or plumbing that might be in the wall. Use a noncontact voltage tester to locate any wires. Use the information to plan the location of the desired hole. 2
Draw the hole on the wall in the desired location. Use a utility knife to score the wall around the hole to a depth of 1/4 inch to prevent tearing or chipping. 3
Cut the hole using an oscillating tool with a circular blade.