How to Patch a Hole in a Textured Ceiling | Ask This Old House
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2022
- In this video, after some electrical work, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner patch a hole left in a textured ceiling.
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Painting expert Mauro Henrique shows up to repair the ceiling after Heath Eastman's electrical work. After installing some strapping and a drywall patch, Mauro shows the homeowner how to match the repair with the existing textured ceiling.
Difficulty: 2/5
Time: Several hours (including drying time)
Cost: Under $30
How to Patch a Hole in a Textured Ceiling
1. Cut a patch to match the existing hole's shape and size. Use a hole saw, and screw gun or a keyhole saw to cut the patch from the 1/2-inch drywall.
2. Place a piece of wood strapping above the ceiling. Use the screw gun and some drywall screws to screw through the existing ceiling and into the strapping to hold it in place. Don't over-tighten the screws or the drywall will break.
3. Fit the patch into the hole and screw it into the strapping. Don't overtighten.
4. Mix drywall compound and water in the joint compound tray. Mix it until it's entirely incorporated. Use the margin trowel to push the compound into the joint around the patch. Allow the mud to sit for about 15 minutes.
5. After 15 minutes, place drywall tape over the joint to prevent the compound from cracking. Apply a second coat of drywall compound over the patch. Vary the pattern and angle of the trowel to mimic the texture on the rest of the ceiling.
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Materials:
* Joint compound tray [amzn.to/3QTkLMs]
* 1/2-inch drywall [thd.co/3u8wcpT]
* Wood strapping [thd.co/38qW0FA]
* Drywall screws [thd.co/3hQc1Xd]
* Joint compound [thd.co/3QScWXj]
* Drywall tape [amzn.to/3NrNQfc]
Tools:
* Hole saw or keyhole saw [amzn.to/3npaBFL]
* Screw gun [amzn.to/3y0gNsW]
* Margin trowel [amzn.to/3HYpcRY]
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I could sense this video coming when mauro popped his head out at the end of the last vid lol
Yup.
Thank you captain obvious.
Something tells me he's not going to bother repainting the whole ceiling...
Yeah, I was like?
Every time I watch these types of videos on drywall repairs, it confirms that I am the best.
Do you have any videos of your technique available to watch?
I could see that patch from a mile away lol
Yeah but the margin trowel tho! 🤦♂️
A mile away a lot of obstacles will be in the way to see the patch, like the house its walls, fences, traffic signs, etc.
That guy sent the screw right through the drywall lol
“Pretty good” he says. Haha
Yep, i saw that. Right through drywall, the backer board and new wiring lol 😆
@@austincrawford5838 oh man, that cracked me up bad lmao
he toenailed and missed the whole piece of backing lmfao
For ceiling repairs, I like to use either FibaFuse tape or fiberglass mesh tape. Because it sits flatter than paper tape. Especially if someone is doing some diy drywall repair.👍🏻🤓
@@Kevin-mp5of not for ceiling repairs or DIY’ers…
@@Kevin-mp5of DIY’ers usually apply to much compound when bedding paper tape. Once they do that, there’s no going back. That’s why I recommend FibaFuse or fiberglass mesh for beginners. 👍🏻 I would definitely like to hear your reasoning for recommending paper tape for diy ceiling repairs?
@@Kevin-mp5of That’s why I said FibaFuse first. It’s not mesh and doesn’t require setting type compound. And it’s the best. 👍🏻
Have used this method for years to patch damaged drywall from door knob strikes etc.
You cant see the patch, but you can see the patch🤣
I was going to mention that the area still looked damp.... and maybe it is.
@@rupe53 Camera crew probably had to leave before it could dry lol
The lighting makes it stand out. Maybe unseen in daytime.
When I move a light fixture like that I generally just hang on to the drywall that comes out of the new hole that I just cut. Put a piece of backer strapping in the old hole and that patch will generally fill the hole very nicely. A little bit of joint compound around the edges and you're good to go
I do that with my recessed lighting. I do the patching most of the time because it wins me more jobs that way.
That's a fantastic Idea. Thanks for the tip!
I was wondering why they didn't do that! But I do appreciate them showing how to do it from scratch in case we don't have an old piece to match up or for folks who didn't watch the previous video and might be confused if cutting a new piece of drywall was skipped.
Heath says "I'm gonna go clean up". We know that electricians don't clean up.
Antonio Banderas really knows is stuff Great work.
nice fix demo .
Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic!
The npc home owner has got some crazy hair going on.
Looked good
TOH gaslighting on not being able to see the patch?
There are cell phone apps that will analyze the exact paint code for the color and sheen of the ceiling you can purchase at just about any paint dealer. No need to paint the whole ceiling.
Did a medium-size wall patch about a month ago. There *used* to be apps that let you use your cell phone to easily color match paint on your wall and then pick up that exact color and sheen from a local store.
Now those apps either require paid memberships or an external "color scanner" tool that connects to your phone via Bluetooth and costs over $100. It's incredibly frustrating because you can still see reviews of the apps from before they required the color scanner "tool" and the apps seemed to work really well.
Alas, corporatism and short-term profit-seeking ruin yet another innovation.
Why is James Taylor doing the work himself?
Because he's a "Handyman" 😂
Should be titled "how to fix hole after electricians leave"
I knew maro was gonna make an appearance . Who else would patch that hole ? Lol
Just had to have a professional come in to patch ours, because we have electric heat wires in the celiing to work around
Have a question maybe someone can help with. Found an old can of Galaxy pipe joint compound. Made by Galaxy Chemical Co. Inc. from Chicago Illinois. Can't find anything on the internet about a company in Chicago by that name. Do people collect stuff like this?
Im a little confused. He said to start two screws on either side of the strap but not into the strap, then next i see him putting the screws into the strap, why not just put the screws into the strap at the start?
Huh
The second part of the last video! What is missing is how he gauged the texture to recreate it on the patch.
He didn't gauge the texture , all he did was rough it up. I personally didn't like the way the texture looked. But the home owner liked it and that's what counts
V, I agree but I’m not sure how you’re going to do any better without re-doing the whole ceiling.
@@MrNicholasAaron I suspect there’s a way. We had two pendant lights moved and the old 3” holes are invisible. Under a repainted ceiling of course. We also had some stucco patched and the person doing it took a few minutes to describe what he saw In the texture. The type of trowel. The type of stroke. Etc. also invisible when the house was repainted.
Great job ..
Now do the dreadful knock down texture.
Just close the curtains and take the lightbulb out. Won't ever notice it.
...and hang artwork so the people look at that instead.
Should have just taken the circular hole they cut out for the new light fixture (from the last video) and used it to patch the old light fixture hole. The texture would have been the the same as the rest of the ceiling and you'd only need a tiny bit of compound to fill in the gap which shouldn't be too noticeable.
They cut the scene where Mauro asked Heath where the hole was. Heath said he threw it out as a frisbee onto the street and don't know where it went from there.
That is the way to do it. No question. I mix a small pan of 5 min pack the joint and screws then sponge down just before its totally firmed with a wet tile grouting sponge. Less is more for something like this. No reason for mesh or paper tape, unless you want it to look like crap in the rare chance it cracks 39 years from now.
I'm talking about the patch :D that's so faaaake :D
What type of drywall compound? 5 minute? 10? 40? They seem to never have these details.
I would guess this is 45. I could be mistaken, but when it comes to quick-setting mud for patches, use whatever you're comfortable with.
Yeah, I don't think so Liberace 😂
3:31 I can tell there was a hole there.
I had two sheets of drywall in my ceiling 😩 wish I only had one sheet to cut through
1 remove texture from entire ceiling
2 patch hole the usual way
2:07 give the homeowner an impact when he doesn't know how to use one. Brilliant. Could have started him off with just a drill/ driver for easier control.
Thumbnail looks like a giant bat in the room and I got excited.
“That looks great”. Umm. No it doesn’t
Fixes the whole in the wall same way..
..A few years later..
..found a stud for the tv wall mount.
Is lauro drunk? Can't understand what he's saying 😂
Thats a horrible patch looks like something an apartment complex tech would do lol
Can’t close this video wtf
Hahahaahahah
GARGAMEL BACK FOR ANOTHER EPISODE!
Lol…now that was hilarious!
this guy's a hack. why cut a disc that is too small, it's not hard to get a tighter fit using a utility knife, the so called texture was a mess. if they didnt do anything more that what was showed, it'll stand out like a sore thumb. . sure glad this guy doesn't work in my house
Or cut a square around the hole then cut a square piece to match.
Now this guy needs a hair transplant.
Be aware that much of the older texture has asbestos (especially popcorn) - do not touch - do not disturb- get tested
if the home was built after 1960 there's probably no asbestos.
@@rupe53 your absolutely 100% wrong!!!!!!!!!!!
It may have been used all the way till 1980 - then you have to factor in if the owner had old stock.
@@bobwhelk2117 ... per building codes it was actually banned as a ceiling product in 1973. The flip side is it was less popular (at least in my area) by the early 60s. This is about the same time they stopped using it as pipe insulation for the heating industry. BTW, I said *PROBABLY* based on the idea they were phasing it out in that era. You are correct in that contractors will stick to their old ways and may continue to do it as long as supply lasts.
@@rupe53 it’s always best to test and never assume an idiot like myself knows what their talking about.
Serial murderer
That positivity is so unnatural.
this guy is my least favorite of the show
Not one of the best videos wrong it's a skip trowel texture do a larger texture area with proper tools 10 inch blade then it will blend in
I am a super huge fan of the channel and watch religiously, but i want to see more ethnic diversity.
Remember, this is a diy advice show, so just go out and purchase 3d glasses and a color changing lantern. That should be a quick fix to your problem!
Wear orange safety glasses it will make skin tones darker while protecting you from LED blue light.