Patching Hole In Ceiling

Then patch over the fiberglass with drywall joint patch compound.

Patching hole in ceiling. Then tape mud and skim coat the entire patch. Apply drywall compound around the hole with a putty knife. Add wooden cleats behind each side for support.

Mist water over the surrounding ceiling texture in an area about 24 in. Cut a rectangle around the damaged area. Put on safety goggles and a dust mask.

Making drywall patches for large holes. Cut out the square hole use a drywall saw to cut from inside the hole out to each corner of the square. Protect your eyes and mouth with safety goggles and a dust mask.

If the scrap you are cutting from is thinner that what is in your ceiling it is because the scrap is from a sheet meant for the wall. Screw backer boards above the unsupported drywall ends of the enlarged hole and install the new patch photo 2. Spackling and sanding.

Test your square patch by fitting it into the hole. Attach a patch piece to the cleats. Locate and measure the hole first locate the existing framing that supported the old electrical box.

Patch a small hole in the ceiling with several strips of drywall tape. Use scissors to cut a piece of plastic mesh patching material. In this diy drywall repair video tutorial i ll be showing you how to patch drywall hole on a drywall ceiling.