"RichK" wrote in message
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Hi,

The cans in the store do have enough info to tell me the difference.
Price
is at least 3:1. When to one vs the other? Want to patch some holes in
the
wall, from nail size to a 2inch dia.

RichK

vinyl is fine for small "touch-ups" while painting. However what you need
is a gallon can of joint compound and a small piece of 1/2 inch drywall .
Both available at Home Depot. Cut the 2 inch hole out square. Cut a piece of
drywall about 2 inchs bigger than hole on all 4 sides.Turn drywall over and
score the drywall to fit hole. CAREFULLY remove drywall on edges LEAVING the
face paper and drywall in CENTER...What you should end up with is a piece of
sheetrock with 2 inches of face paper all the way around it. Mud around
hole, place patch and wipe edges tight.let dry overnight and then skim joint
compound over it a couple of times and then sand or wet spounge. The patch
is commonly called a "Butterfly Patch"or a " California Patch".