Patch Small Hole In Ceiling
Attach a patch piece to the cleats.
Patch small hole in ceiling. Sand it smooth and you re ready to spray. Patch a small hole in the ceiling with several strips of drywall tape. Locate and measure the hole first locate the existing framing that supported the old electrical box.
Add wooden cleats behind each side for support. A hole that is larger than 5 inches will need a support of some sort to repair it correctly. Mist water over the surrounding ceiling texture in an area about 24 in.
Spackling and sanding. Apply drywall compound around the hole with a putty knife. Sand the patched area smooth to.
How to fix holes in a ceiling method 1 of 3. Any hole 5 inches or smaller can be repaired with a lightweight spackle. In this diy drywall repair video tutorial i ll be showing you how to patch drywall hole on a drywall ceiling.
Screw backer boards above the unsupported drywall ends of the enlarged hole and install the new patch photo 2. Patching small and medium sized holes. 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. Larger than 1 inch but less than 12 inches wide scrape off the ceiling texture 2 inches beyond the perimeter of the hole with a putty knife. Making drywall patches for large holes.