How To Patch A Hole In Ceiling Drywall
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How to patch a hole in ceiling drywall. How to texture drywall patch. Step 5 secure. Clean with a damp rag to.
Out from the patch to soften it so you can scrape it off to prep for the taping work photo 3. If the crack extends through the seam s paper tape or if the tape has pulled loose from the wall use. How to patch a drywall ceiling.
Add wooden cleats behind each side for support. While you re at it place newspaper. Apply a second and third coat of the compound over repairs then sand until smooth.
Sand it smooth and you re ready to spray. Use scissors to cut a piece of plastic mesh patching material to fit over the hole sizing the patch to extend 1 inch beyond the hole. Cut a rectangle around the damaged area.
Step 2 cut out a square in the ceiling. Attach a patch piece to the cleats. Measure a square which reaches to the farthest point of damage in each direction.
You ll also want to cut the piece a little smaller than the opening. Step 3 cut out a square patch. Step 4 secure wood cleats.