Fantastic video, me being a long time drywaller my self. your method is correct and that patch should last for many years. The only thing I will add is this tip I learned years ago. after your final coat of mud it dried, I use a flashlight or a droplight angled while you do the final sand, the light enhances any imperfections on the surface. The light will show you exactly what needs to be sanded for a perfectly sooth surface everytime
I appreciate the tight editing for your DYI video. You get right to the details of the project with excellent tips without superfluous talk or video. Very efficient!
@@DaruDhillon do you have any recommendations for a ceiling that has one area where the paint has peeled off? I kept a guest room closed most of last summer, and I have one small area where the paint peeled, and chipped off. I *really* don’t want to have to do the whole ceiling over, so I was hoping you could give me some advice? Thanks!
I just want to say that I LOVE that you’re a feminine woman who not only does her own repairs, but also actually knows what she’s doing! It is very encouraging. I do so much of my own repairs, from car repairs to electronic and home repairs. Anytime a guy hears I’m going to repair something it’s always the same panicked reaction that I’m going to mess it up. Why? Because I’m a female? I know more about home and car repairs than every man I’ve ever dated and its solely because I choose to seek out the knowledge to perform each task. Thanks to people like you, there is very little one cannot learn to diy via Google and TH-cam.
Thanks Beth. It’s great you’re able to do so many different projects. Following your interests and curiosity is so rewarding. I can imagine you surprise people as a woman with these skills. The reality is woman can solve any problem a man can. We are capable of so much and you are proving that! Thankful for TH-cam/Google too. All the best Beth, you’re amazing!
I'm a plasterer now working as a site patcher and I rarely use tape in a patch as you can only sand as far back as the tape, Easifill forced between the old and the new bonds the two together, then two tight coats of joint cement
Don’t recommend sanding between coats, just use trowel to knock off peaks. If you do choose to sand then after brushing dust off, use a damp sponge to remove dust or next coat adhesion will be compromised. To get a good paint finish you also need to build up some roller texture over repair area to match surrounding paint roller texture.
Excellent video, excellent advice. It's great that people like you exist. I'm a typical home owner who found out how to do things himself only after overpaying many times for all sorts of jobs. After some years of experience I got all sorts of tool obviously and try to do what I can myself. A video like this is a gift. I would do it more simple but this is good. I had a leakage and will have to do something with my ceiling in the living room. My wife is giving my sh... I'll get on with it soon after this video.
The tape she uses is made of fiberglass, which irritates the skin on most people. Wear a long sleeve shirt and nitrile gloves to avoid skin irritation.
perfect instruction- love the details and the logic provided to do the detail (like 3 coats and stick to seams to sand etc. seems common sense but common sense isn't too common anymore....
You have yet again provided a very good DIY video. It is people like you and many others who made TH-cam my favourite place to visit. I recently spent ten days preparing my rental property for incoming tenants. I done all the work which would have had cost me a few thousand dollars as well as having to endure the arrogance and shoddy work of some of the tradies. Much appreciated.
It's amazing what you can learn on TH-cam. It's great that you're taking on your DIY projects! It's a wonderful feeling to fix, repair and do improvements on your own. DIYers do amazing work! Sounds like you take pride in your work. I love to hear that! Good luck with your future projects Hon!
@@DaruDhillon Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am not a fast worker because I actually work in software development, but I am taking my time because it is my property. The old saying "Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." is very valid for me. Please keep up the good work in producing those DIY videos. Kind regards
utterly superb instruction mademoiselle!from start to finish.a wembley masterclass.we're out of the fa cup third round proper.your team took our team to the cleaners!
Awesome girl! Love that you're glamorous too. I'm a woman furniture restorer and upholsterer and I dress up for work and always where makeup and lipstick! Nice post and well explained. Thanks😊
I recently had my hallway smoke detectors replaced and I need to remove the old one which has left a hole in the ceiling. I’ve never done any repairs to the walls or ceilings before but this looks relatively straightforward and inexpensive to do. Great video, thank you!
It's a straightforward job. You should definitely give it a go. You'll use this skill so much, it will save you a lot of money too. The secret is to go light on the mud. Thanks, and go for it Shiv!!
Thank you for creating this video. Very detailed with easy step by step instructions. Just finished patching up drywall after watching and following ❤😄
I’ve followed your way of patching the little hole on the plasterboard and it works out well. Thank you for the informative video, great sharing indeed.
If you size your fix right and the joints are very small you can get away without using the tape. Also, when putting in screws make small pilot holes first, will help you get the screws in easier and ensure they go in straight. Otherwise, decent fix 👍🏻
Sounds like you've done a lot of drywall Bernie. Blowout patches are great if you have a lot of experience but I find they are more likely to fail if you are new to drywall. You have to get your mud just right and that takes experience. I like the tape method because it's crack resistant, strong and reliable. I don't want anyone to have to redo their work. Thanks for taking sharing your thoughts and tips!
I used this video to patch my ceiling. Very helpful!! Especially love the tip about the primer. But do be careful of the tape used. It irritates the skin. I’ll be switching that out next time for the regular tape.
Glad it helped. The tape is made with fibreglass so some people use gloves. Appreciate your feedback, it’s a good point. The fibreglass is what makes it super strong.
@@DaruDhillon the video was super helpful. Saved me a small fortune. I realized too late the tape was fiberglass. It’s super dangerous if breathed in, so would be wise to wear goggles and mask too.
This was awesome I don't have a hole from someone drilling a hole for a light it's from my kids ball but it's the same size as the hole for that light fixture but I need to fix it quick this was very helpful
I know how it is. I have children and I have my share of patches from them too. Good luck with your work. In a few years you’ll be able to teach your kids too!
Thank you for sharing. This is really helpful. I know I can accomplish this task for my hole in the ceiling, however some brilliant builder put popcorn ceiling in my garage. I suppose an odd looking spot on my ceiling is better than a hole in my ceiling. To re-popcorn that area and paint will be a pain.
Thanks so much! After you get your patch flat you can add a popcorn texture patch product. They’ll have it at your local hardware store to apply over top of it. Good luck and you can absolutely do this! 👍🏽
That was actually really informative. I am changing over evaporative to reverse cycle air con and they can not re-use the old vents due to the position and size being way too big, so rather than forking out thousands I am going to do the patch work from the old vents my self. I really appreciate this video I look forward to giving it a go. Thank you!! Subscribed :) I also want to add that I loved how you showed your imperfections and you didn't put a ton of emphasis on getting your lines perfect first time, because people like me will also not get it perfect and it is good to know we can all still get a fantastic result. Great job!
I’m glad you found it helpful! You can absolutely do this! Learning how to drywall will save you so much money. It will also give you options to do other repairs and projects in the future. Good luck and thanks for the subscribing!
This is excellent, straightforward and easy to understand. I appreciated all the comments and will read through all of them before I attempt this project. We took down a ceiling fan (bigger hole) and added a can light....what do you recommend to add the dry with a smaller circle - two halves or one square with the round hole for the can light?
Great video! That fibatape though, I tried using it recently for the first time. I found your advice very helpful. I started drywall taping, finishing and texturing when I was fourteen yrs old. Thanks
That’s great to hear, thanks! It’s nice that you were taught drywalling as a teenager. One of the nicest things you can do for someone is teach them a skill. It builds confidence, problem solving and it’s something you’ll have for life. 🙏🏽
I usually try to link everything in the description box but I may have missed it. In this video I’m using SW multi-purpose primer it’s great for patching. I also use BM Fresh Start. Thanks! Good to see you learning to patch. It’s a skill that comes in handy.
Soooo…we’ve had a hole in the ceiling of our study for probably about 10 years due to a leak in our master bathroom shower. My hubby works long hours during the week, he’s worn out on the weekends (but not gonna lie, he could have found the time to repair it in 10 years!). We have popcorn ceilings in the room that I’m going to remove when I repair that hole as a surprise for him. What order should I make those repairs in? Should I remove the popcorn, repair the hole, then paint the ceiling? Is there a better order to do the repair? I’m 60, retired, and think I can do everything! Is this going to kick my rear end? I’m actually pretty competent…
Hi, Thank you for this video! It's the best one I have found. I have a 2 inch hole in my ceiling. I tried to used putty and a patch but gravity took over and it was a big Fail. I assume it was because I didn't secure it with the wood. I don't have a drill so I'll have to buy one. Should I just go to lowes for the wood and drill? What is that tape called please? I will show lowes this video. I am very handy once I know what I'm doing.
Good on you for learning how to do this! We learn the most from our mistakes, I did too. You can borrow a drill or buy one including lumber. The tape and tools used are linked in the description. The more you patch the better you get. Thanks Melanie
Awesome, *highly* detailed video. I haven't used this technique before because I've only ever Spackled small, dime-sized holes before. When I did those, I'd sand the Spackle down to where I'd be causing slight paint abrasion then I'd touch up the paint to cover. I noticed that if I left more Spackle than that on the wall, it never looked right (it would look like a mound of Spackled on the wall). With the technique in the video, if I sanded down to where paint abrasion started, wouldn't that also be damaging the drywall tape? Does the larger surface area of the patch job allow for more dispersion of the drywall compound, to where it wouldn't look like a mound of compound on the ceiling. Hopefully this long question makes sense? Thanks!
Thanks very much for this informative video...I landed up here while searching "how to shorten the ceiling hole" as I found the current recessed LED ceiling lights that I want to replace are longer in diameter than the new ones that I would like to buy... But there are around 20 holes I need to shorten...so it is a bit of work I think.
Hi Sri, it would take a little time but it’s a manageable project. Learn how to patch and you’ll be able to do a patching job fairly quickly. Give it a try! 👍🏽 It’s a great skill to learn, will save you money and elevate the look of your ceiling. Sounds like you are updating your lights by going smaller. That’s a good update. I like to do the same.
Outstanding Daru! Thank you for sharing....I think will help a lot of people. I knew of the method, but not of the tape you were using. I learned something new with this. Very appreciated!
@@DaruDhillon Like anything, a skill requires a bit of time and practice, but with the job I'm getting ready to tackle, this is not just understandable, but doesn't appear to require years of skill. And, I agree, my experience with garden variety of drywall tape has been less-than-thrilling. Thank you again, Daru 🙏
That’s exactly what we are aiming for, thanks Rich! FibaFuse is so much easier for patching. I hope you like it as much as I do. Good luck with your patching! It’s a great skill to learn! 👍🏽
@@DaruDhillon, you are welcome. It worked great! It is so much easier to use and did a great job! I love the fact that you can use a thin skim coat. Thank you!
FINALLY DONE IT AFTER LOOKING AT THE HOLE IN THE KITCHEN AFTER LIKE 17 YEARS I BELIEVE ITS FINISHED JUST THAT SECOND EASY COAT NOW THANK YOU AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO . @@DaruDhillon
When working overhead you can wear a hat, mask and gloves to stay clean. For my drill I have it on 1 and increase the torque if needed. Good luck with your project! 👍🏽
Hi Junaid, good suggestions thanks. I'll have the link in description. For the screws I used 1 5/8" course thread but you can also use 1 1/4" for 1/2" drywall. All tools are in the description. I use the multi-purpose tub mud for patching with a little water and mixing to smooth it out. Good luck with your project! Thanks for commenting :)
@@DaruDhillon Thank you, I will! I'm dealing with shoddy workmanship on the walls of my little home built in 1966. I have had to camouflage with furniture and photos to hide the noticeable floor to ceiling ridges! The old paper tape has held me back... looking forward to giving it a try!
I use a good quality primer on the patch and feather it out. Then I paint the patch only and lightly feather the paint with a roller into the existing paint. It should blend well if you have the same ceiling paint to cover the patch. I spot prime and paint often without issue. If your ceiling was painted a long time ago it may show faintly. Thanks for the question Ryan! Hope your repair goes well, it’s a good skill to know. 👍🏽
For a small patch I'd use 1 1/2". I usually use a scrap piece of wood that I have on hand. As long as it fits in your patch and you can get at least two screws it in and room to secure your drywall to it. Thanks for the question. Good luck with your patching!
Fibafuse makes a wider version now, 36×75. So I use a hole saw to cut to the size of the hole and I just cut a circle out of the fibafuse that covers the entire patch. Super quick and easy! Just FYI since I see you have an Amazon affiliate, maybe update with that one as well! Or do a new video with it, it is awesome!
Solid video and good stuff in here. I use Gyproc Easy Filler in the UK (kinda the big name in plaster here). Really fine and just sands back so nicely, but that porous tape looks ace. Gonna get me some of that! Also interesting to see your baton placement. So often, you'll see a video where it's a clean hole and nothing in the way, so good that you covered how to get around that and how it's important to anchor it in (how it could crack/bend if not secure...
That’s good to know about the plaster difference in the UK. The tape is pretty fantastic. I love finding good products that make jobs easier. Good luck with your DIY projects! 🇬🇧❤️
I just subscribed. I try diy myself and learning everyday. thank you for your video, you speak to us like we are all beginners, thank you because this is scary stuff but I know I can do it. :) why should I pay $300 for a small patch work when I can do it myself, lol
That’s great Yolanda, you can absolutely do it! You’ll learn a new skill, save money and if you want to do more in the future…you can. Thanks for subscribing!
nice video, not sure if patching in square makes it easier than circle. cuting circle in my openion would be easier with use of a shoelace a nail ans a blade. thanks
I used BIN primer from a local hardware store. Bigger budget I like Fresh Start from BM and SW Multi-purpose primer. Glad you’re learning to patch it’s such a useful skill.
I would remove the damaged drywall and screw in two pieces of backing on either side of the hole. You can cut your drywall to fit your patch. You can also screw into the stud. Hope that helps. Good luck!
What is the max gap between the new piece of drywall and existing ceiling? The piece In using to patch My ceiling has a smooth edge and I need to know if that needs to be cut off to expose the chalky stuff?
I like to try to keep the patch and existing ceiling matched up as close as possible. I personally don’t remove the paper on my patches. However, some times you have to when repairing water damage etc. If you have tear your paper be sure you use a good quality primer before painting.
Hi! Thanks for watching! Here's the link for the drywall saw: amzn.to/3iTQRs4 thanks for letting me know! I've added it to the description. Glad you found it helpful!
@@DaruDhillon I think I didn't patch the drywall as good as I wanted to. I only cut out and patch an area where I poked a hole into but not matching rest of sagging ceiling from previous water damage which caused cieling to drop a bit .because I didn't want to Dig myself deeper in the rabbit hole. Now, it looks uneven. I hope when the mud is dry and go over again with joint compound , trying to make it look flushing as possible and perhaps when I paint the ceiling white, it would blend in a bit. What you think?
@@fh3486 have patience with your work and give yourself time to get the result you need. Patching takes three coats of mud with sanding in between to get it to even up. If your ceiling is uneven use your hand to feel your ceiling to fill any low spots with mud and sand down any areas that are higher. Even professionals use three coats of mud with sanding because it takes time to get it to blend. Have patience with yourself. My first patch wasn’t the best, but I got better and you can too.
I used the tape so people watching at home could see where the original patch was located. You don’t need tape. That way you can see where I was focusing on sanding and applying the mud. 👍🏽
Wow.. thank you for showing what goes in to covering it if I made a hole to hang plants from the ceiling.. I'm gonna return the ceiling hooks back to Lowe's 😂
Yes any fibreglass tape will work. This one lies flatter to the surface of your wall so it creates a smoother patch that requires less mud and sanding to blend. If you happen to try it and like it you heard it here first! Good luck with your patching. 👍🏽
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Fantastic video, me being a long time drywaller my self. your method is correct and that patch should last for many years.
The only thing I will add is this tip I learned years ago.
after your final coat of mud it dried, I use a flashlight or a droplight angled while you do the final sand, the light enhances any imperfections on the surface. The light will show you exactly what needs to be sanded for a perfectly sooth surface everytime
Great tip Bob and thanks! Using a light on your last coat insures a top quality job. Love that!
I appreciate the tight editing for your DYI video. You get right to the details of the project with excellent tips without superfluous talk or video. Very efficient!
Thanks Michael that means a lot! I'm trying to make content packed, to-the-point videos.
@@DaruDhillon do you have any recommendations for a ceiling that has one area where the paint has peeled off? I kept a guest room closed most of last summer, and I have one small area where the paint peeled, and chipped off. I *really* don’t want to have to do the whole ceiling over, so I was hoping you could give me some advice? Thanks!
Yes agree
I just want to say that I LOVE that you’re a feminine woman who not only does her own repairs, but also actually knows what she’s doing! It is very encouraging. I do so much of my own repairs, from car repairs to electronic and home repairs. Anytime a guy hears I’m going to repair something it’s always the same panicked reaction that I’m going to mess it up. Why? Because I’m a female? I know more about home and car repairs than every man I’ve ever dated and its solely because I choose to seek out the knowledge to perform each task. Thanks to people like you, there is very little one cannot learn to diy via Google and TH-cam.
Thanks Beth. It’s great you’re able to do so many different projects. Following your interests and curiosity is so rewarding. I can imagine you surprise people as a woman with these skills. The reality is woman can solve any problem a man can. We are capable of so much and you are proving that! Thankful for TH-cam/Google too. All the best Beth, you’re amazing!
very relatable
you probably will mess it up to be honest with you, these are just the facts of the matter.
I'm a plasterer now working as a site patcher and I rarely use tape in a patch as you can only sand as far back as the tape, Easifill forced between the old and the new bonds the two together, then two tight coats of joint cement
Good job. You could also cut the new drywall piece a bit bigger. Break off the gypsum from the back side. Then use the drywall paper as your tape.
You bet, that’s an option! Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍🏽
Don’t recommend sanding between coats, just use trowel to knock off peaks. If you do choose to sand then after brushing dust off, use a damp sponge to remove dust or next coat adhesion will be compromised.
To get a good paint finish you also need to build up some roller texture over repair area to match surrounding paint roller texture.
Thanks for your tips.
Cut the patch first and trace it on the hole. One of those moments, "why didn't I think of that"! Thanks for the tip.
My pleasure Don, thanks for taking the time to post. Good luck with your patching!
Rare to find a video this well done and informative on youtube. Thank you for this!
Great to hear ken, ken. Thanks and good luck with your drywall! Excellent skill to learn :)
Excellent video, excellent advice. It's great that people like you exist. I'm a typical home owner who found out how to do things himself only after overpaying many times for all sorts of jobs. After some years of experience I got all sorts of tool obviously and try to do what I can myself. A video like this is a gift. I would do it more simple but this is good. I had a leakage and will have to do something with my ceiling in the living room. My wife is giving my sh... I'll get on with it soon after this video.
The tape she uses is made of fiberglass, which irritates the skin on most people. Wear a long sleeve shirt and nitrile gloves to avoid skin irritation.
Thanks for adding that! True and helpful.
Bla bla bla...
Nonsense drywall finishers work with this stuff all day long all their lives without a problem
@@n40tomYour brain is nonsense. Fiberglass skin problems are a fact.
Wish I knew this sooner. My hands feel like hell today 😭
perfect instruction- love the details and the logic provided to do the detail (like 3 coats and stick to seams to sand etc. seems common sense but common sense isn't too common anymore....
Of all the patch videos I have ever seen, this one has got to be the best. Thank you much!
My pleasure Stephen, thanks for letting me know! I’m happy you found it helpful!
You have yet again provided a very good DIY video. It is people like you and many others who made TH-cam my favourite place to visit. I recently spent ten days preparing my rental property for incoming tenants. I done all the work which would have had cost me a few thousand dollars as well as having to endure the arrogance and shoddy work of some of the tradies. Much appreciated.
It's amazing what you can learn on TH-cam. It's great that you're taking on your DIY projects! It's a wonderful feeling to fix, repair and do improvements on your own. DIYers do amazing work! Sounds like you take pride in your work. I love to hear that! Good luck with your future projects Hon!
@@DaruDhillon Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am not a fast worker because I actually work in software development, but I am taking my time because it is my property. The old saying "Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." is very valid for me. Please keep up the good work in producing those DIY videos. Kind regards
utterly superb instruction mademoiselle!from start to finish.a wembley masterclass.we're out of the fa cup third round proper.your team took our team to the cleaners!
Awesome girl! Love that you're glamorous too. I'm a woman furniture restorer and upholsterer and I dress up for work and always where makeup and lipstick! Nice post and well explained. Thanks😊
My pleasure Nicki thanks! Good to hear that you’re being you. Nothing better and you’ve got a cool job too. Go girl, you rock!
I recently had my hallway smoke detectors replaced and I need to remove the old one which has left a hole in the ceiling. I’ve never done any repairs to the walls or ceilings before but this looks relatively straightforward and inexpensive to do. Great video, thank you!
It's a straightforward job. You should definitely give it a go. You'll use this skill so much, it will save you a lot of money too. The secret is to go light on the mud. Thanks, and go for it Shiv!!
Thank you for creating this video. Very detailed with easy step by step instructions. Just finished patching up drywall after watching and following ❤😄
Fantastic! Glad it worked out for you. Hats off for doing it yourself. Thanks for the follow. 💕
Answered any questions I would have. Quick, concise, and to the point. Excellent. Thank you!
Appreciate your support William. Thanks! 👋🏽
I’ve followed your way of patching the little hole on the plasterboard and it works out well. Thank you for the informative video, great sharing indeed.
It’s great that it worked out for you. I appreciate you letting us know. Enjoy your weekend!
If you size your fix right and the joints are very small you can get away without using the tape. Also, when putting in screws make small pilot holes first, will help you get the screws in easier and ensure they go in straight. Otherwise, decent fix 👍🏻
Sounds like you've done a lot of drywall Bernie. Blowout patches are great if you have a lot of experience but I find they are more likely to fail if you are new to drywall. You have to get your mud just right and that takes experience. I like the tape method because it's crack resistant, strong and reliable. I don't want anyone to have to redo their work. Thanks for taking sharing your thoughts and tips!
Always use tape and pilot holes are absolutely waste of time
The prettiest presenter ever! Thanks!
Awesome information! For super smooth finish for painting, I also sand between coats of primer with a hand sander - 150-120 grit.
Great tip! That will give you a pro level finish. Thanks Mark!
best and most clear cut video i've seen so far on this
Thanks so much Michael!
This is a really good guide, i would definitely recommend it to friends. Well done!
Thanks! That means a lot!
I used this video to patch my ceiling. Very helpful!! Especially love the tip about the primer.
But do be careful of the tape used. It irritates the skin. I’ll be switching that out next time for the regular tape.
Glad it helped. The tape is made with fibreglass so some people use gloves. Appreciate your feedback, it’s a good point. The fibreglass is what makes it super strong.
@@DaruDhillon the video was super helpful. Saved me a small fortune.
I realized too late the tape was fiberglass. It’s super dangerous if breathed in, so would be wise to wear goggles and mask too.
DARU, YOU INSPIRE ME TO DO THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS MYSELF! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Go for it! Every day is an opportunity to learn.
This was awesome I don't have a hole from someone drilling a hole for a light it's from my kids ball but it's the same size as the hole for that light fixture but I need to fix it quick this was very helpful
I know how it is. I have children and I have my share of patches from them too. Good luck with your work. In a few years you’ll be able to teach your kids too!
Thank you for sharing. This is really helpful. I know I can accomplish this task for my hole in the ceiling, however some brilliant builder put popcorn ceiling in my garage. I suppose an odd looking spot on my ceiling is better than a hole in my ceiling. To re-popcorn that area and paint will be a pain.
Thanks so much! After you get your patch flat you can add a popcorn texture patch product. They’ll have it at your local hardware store to apply over top of it. Good luck and you can absolutely do this! 👍🏽
That was actually really informative. I am changing over evaporative to reverse cycle air con and they can not re-use the old vents due to the position and size being way too big, so rather than forking out thousands I am going to do the patch work from the old vents my self. I really appreciate this video I look forward to giving it a go. Thank you!! Subscribed :)
I also want to add that I loved how you showed your imperfections and you didn't put a ton of emphasis on getting your lines perfect first time, because people like me will also not get it perfect and it is good to know we can all still get a fantastic result. Great job!
I’m glad you found it helpful! You can absolutely do this! Learning how to drywall will save you so much money. It will also give you options to do other repairs and projects in the future. Good luck and thanks for the subscribing!
This is excellent, straightforward and easy to understand. I appreciated all the comments and will read through all of them before I attempt this project. We took down a ceiling fan (bigger hole) and added a can light....what do you recommend to add the dry with a smaller circle - two halves or one square with the round hole for the can light?
You could stencil out a circle on drywall and patch that if you want. I did square in the video because it’s easy to tape it. Both are good.
1:04 in is all I needed! Hope all you ladies are paying attention?
Fantastic tutorial, thanks! My ceiling is textured, would I need a special compound or just a thick coating and try to match the pattern?
You are awesome! I have to do a ceiling patch and I was stressed out thinking it can’t be done
Thanks Ash. You can do this!
Straight to the point & very informative! Thank you so much
Great to hear, thanks!
Great video! That fibatape though, I tried using it recently for the first time. I found your advice very helpful. I started drywall taping, finishing and texturing when I was fourteen yrs old. Thanks
That’s great to hear, thanks! It’s nice that you were taught drywalling as a teenager. One of the nicest things you can do for someone is teach them a skill. It builds confidence, problem solving and it’s something you’ll have for life. 🙏🏽
Excellent info but I don't see where you listed the type of drywall primer you used??
I usually try to link everything in the description box but I may have missed it. In this video I’m using SW multi-purpose primer it’s great for patching. I also use BM Fresh Start. Thanks! Good to see you learning to patch. It’s a skill that comes in handy.
Looks great!
Thank you for sharing dear! 😀
Superb video . Really well explained . Thank you
Great to hear Michael. Thanks!
Soooo…we’ve had a hole in the ceiling of our study for probably about 10 years due to a leak in our master bathroom shower. My hubby works long hours during the week, he’s worn out on the weekends (but not gonna lie, he could have found the time to repair it in 10 years!). We have popcorn ceilings in the room that I’m going to remove when I repair that hole as a surprise for him. What order should I make those repairs in? Should I remove the popcorn, repair the hole, then paint the ceiling? Is there a better order to do the repair? I’m 60, retired, and think I can do everything! Is this going to kick my rear end? I’m actually pretty competent…
I would probably scrape the popcorn off first. You may find other issues underneath that can be fixed when patching. Assuming water leak is fixed?
What sandpaper grit did you use? Great video. Thank you.
very informative, love the level of detail you went into with your explanations
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks so much!
Hi,
Thank you for this video! It's the best one I have found. I have a 2 inch hole in my ceiling. I tried to used putty and a patch but gravity took over and it was a big Fail.
I assume it was because I didn't secure it with the wood.
I don't have a drill so I'll have to buy one. Should I just go to lowes for the wood and drill? What is that tape called please? I will show lowes this video. I am very handy once I know what I'm doing.
Good on you for learning how to do this! We learn the most from our mistakes, I did too. You can borrow a drill or buy one including lumber. The tape and tools used are linked in the description. The more you patch the better you get. Thanks Melanie
so happy that Daru got to get away from Liza on the old Morning Show. This channel is terrific and Daru is an excellent contractor and narrator too.
Thanks for this great video. I am using this video to guide me in repairing a hole in my ceiling. Subscribed!
Thanks for the subscribing and hats off to you for learning a new skill. 💪🏽
Awesome, *highly* detailed video.
I haven't used this technique before because I've only ever Spackled small, dime-sized holes before. When I did those, I'd sand the Spackle down to where I'd be causing slight paint abrasion then I'd touch up the paint to cover. I noticed that if I left more Spackle than that on the wall, it never looked right (it would look like a mound of Spackled on the wall). With the technique in the video, if I sanded down to where paint abrasion started, wouldn't that also be damaging the drywall tape? Does the larger surface area of the patch job allow for more dispersion of the drywall compound, to where it wouldn't look like a mound of compound on the ceiling. Hopefully this long question makes sense? Thanks!
Now I’ll have a go at fixing my ceiling, great video. Thanks
Thanks Henry, it’s great that you can DIY! 💪🏽
Thanks very much for this informative video...I landed up here while searching "how to shorten the ceiling hole" as I found the current recessed LED ceiling lights that I want to replace are longer in diameter than the new ones that I would like to buy...
But there are around 20 holes I need to shorten...so it is a bit of work I think.
Hi Sri, it would take a little time but it’s a manageable project. Learn how to patch and you’ll be able to do a patching job fairly quickly. Give it a try! 👍🏽 It’s a great skill to learn, will save you money and elevate the look of your ceiling. Sounds like you are updating your lights by going smaller. That’s a good update. I like to do the same.
Outstanding Daru! Thank you for sharing....I think will help a lot of people. I knew of the method, but not of the tape you were using. I learned something new with this. Very appreciated!
Thanks Phil! I think it makes a much flatter patch it’s a good improvement. Hope it helps you out too!
@@DaruDhillon Like anything, a skill requires a bit of time and practice, but with the job I'm getting ready to tackle, this is not just understandable, but doesn't appear to require years of skill. And, I agree, my experience with garden variety of drywall tape has been less-than-thrilling. Thank you again, Daru 🙏
One more question, am I doing okay using the plugs that work cut out of the wall and ceilings when my canned lights and ceiling fans were installed?
Hi Tony, You can reuse the drywall if that works for you.
Precise and to-the-point DIY video. I'm getting ready to try the fibatape with the exact same repair you did in this video. Thanks for the tip!
That’s exactly what we are aiming for, thanks Rich! FibaFuse is so much easier for patching. I hope you like it as much as I do. Good luck with your patching! It’s a great skill to learn! 👍🏽
@@DaruDhillon, you are welcome. It worked great! It is so much easier to use and did a great job! I love the fact that you can use a thin skim coat. Thank you!
@@Franchise_Consultant_Broker I’m so glad you tried it and took the time to let me know! Even better that you did it yourself! 💪🏽
THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO I HAVE A HOLE IN THE KITCHEN FOR SOME TIME NOW AND WANT TO ATTEMPT TO DO THE REPAIR MY SELF.
Go for it! It’s a great skill to learn and it will save you a lot of money. You’ll also feel good knowing you did it yourself!
FINALLY DONE IT AFTER LOOKING AT THE HOLE IN THE KITCHEN AFTER LIKE 17 YEARS I BELIEVE ITS FINISHED JUST THAT SECOND EASY COAT NOW THANK YOU AFTER WATCHING YOUR VIDEO . @@DaruDhillon
@@mrd6093 Awesome!! So happy for you. Well done. That has to feel good. Thanks for sharing your experience with everyone. It’s inspiring!!
Very well done! Go Girl Go! (am decent d'waller & painter so....)
Thank-you, appreciate it! Awesome that you’re doing this work too. 👍🏽❤️
Great job! Respect from Italy.
Thanks Tiziano! Hello from Toronto. 👋🏽
I have to say...this video is amazing and you're an amazing person! Whoever married you is one lucky dude. ;)
Thanks I appreciate it! Glad you liked the video.
What settings do you have on the drill? Also how do you stop all of the dust going in your hair etc.
When working overhead you can wear a hat, mask and gloves to stay clean. For my drill I have it on 1 and increase the torque if needed. Good luck with your project! 👍🏽
Super. Thanks from UK.
Glad you found it helpful. I love the UK hope to be back soon .
Can you add all the diy products you used, including the screws and how to make the mud or is the mud bought prepared in a tub.
Hi Junaid, good suggestions thanks. I'll have the link in description. For the screws I used 1 5/8" course thread but you can also use 1 1/4" for 1/2" drywall. All tools are in the description. I use the multi-purpose tub mud for patching with a little water and mixing to smooth it out. Good luck with your project! Thanks for commenting :)
Excellent video! It looks amazing and I am happy to learn about the Fibafuse...that will make working overhead so much easier, Thank you!
Give it a go and let me know what you think. Happy to help!
@@DaruDhillon Thank you, I will! I'm dealing with shoddy workmanship on the walls of my little home built in 1966. I have had to camouflage with furniture and photos to hide the noticeable floor to ceiling ridges! The old paper tape has held me back... looking forward to giving it a try!
@@49littlethoughts You're doing what you can and that's what counts. Learning how to patch will help you out a lot. Everything is fixable with time.
@@DaruDhillon I find your videos very clear and concise and you get to the point...They are of much help, Thank you again!
what about if you want to add a knock-down finish? good job BTW
Wish I could help you out with that Spike but I haven’t worked with knock-down. Thanks!
Excellent thank you Daru for the tips.
Say out more often, love the Canadian accent 🇨🇦
@@dm9193 thanks, that ou is a giveaway!
After priming, do you only repaint the area around the fix or the entire ceiling in that room? Thanks!
I use a good quality primer on the patch and feather it out. Then I paint the patch only and lightly feather the paint with a roller into the existing paint. It should blend well if you have the same ceiling paint to cover the patch. I spot prime and paint often without issue. If your ceiling was painted a long time ago it may show faintly. Thanks for the question Ryan! Hope your repair goes well, it’s a good skill to know. 👍🏽
Hi Daru, may I ask what is the size of furring strip you use?
For a small patch I'd use 1 1/2". I usually use a scrap piece of wood that I have on hand. As long as it fits in your patch and you can get at least two screws it in and room to secure your drywall to it. Thanks for the question. Good luck with your patching!
Any tips for doing this with a stomp textured ceiling? I'm guessing it'd be easier actually because I won't need to sand to make it smooth.
Much easier. You can get spray texture in a can. I haven’t done texture but I imagine it’s worth doing!
Great presentation. Thanks for putting it up.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks, Gary!
Great DIY clip thank you for your efforts!
It’s my pleasure. Thanks AH C!
Thanks for your video I got a couple extra good tips I didn’t know!
It is a very clear good demonstration. What is the name of the thin mesh tape ? Thanks
Hi Barney, It’s called FibaFuse. We have a link in the description box for more information. Not all hardware stores carry it.
@@DaruDhillon thanks, I found it at home Depot.
@@barneylan876 thanks for letting us know! Glad you found it. 👍🏽
Fibafuse makes a wider version now, 36×75.
So I use a hole saw to cut to the size of the hole and I just cut a circle out of the fibafuse that covers the entire patch. Super quick and easy!
Just FYI since I see you have an Amazon affiliate, maybe update with that one as well! Or do a new video with it, it is awesome!
Hi Kayla, thanks for the tip I’ll definitely check it out! Good idea!
Awesome. I can do this myself now that I watched your video!! Thank you!
Patching is a great place to start! Good luck. Thanks SD! 🙌🏽
Solid video and good stuff in here. I use Gyproc Easy Filler in the UK (kinda the big name in plaster here). Really fine and just sands back so nicely, but that porous tape looks ace. Gonna get me some of that! Also interesting to see your baton placement. So often, you'll see a video where it's a clean hole and nothing in the way, so good that you covered how to get around that and how it's important to anchor it in (how it could crack/bend if not secure...
That’s good to know about the plaster difference in the UK. The tape is pretty fantastic. I love finding good products that make jobs easier. Good luck with your DIY projects! 🇬🇧❤️
Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching Bob! My pleasure. 👍🏽
I just subscribed. I try diy myself and learning everyday. thank you for your video, you speak to us like we are all beginners, thank you because this is scary stuff but I know I can do it. :) why should I pay $300 for a small patch work when I can do it myself, lol
That’s great Yolanda, you can absolutely do it! You’ll learn a new skill, save money and if you want to do more in the future…you can. Thanks for subscribing!
Good at DIY and beautiful too. This girl is a keeper!😉
nice video, not sure if patching in square makes it easier than circle. cuting circle in my openion would be easier with use of a shoelace a nail ans a blade. thanks
You can cut the hole in whatever shape you like however, because the patching tape is straight I find straight lines easier to patch. 👍🏽
Hey great job !!
We do them the same way.
Right on! Tried and true.
What about drying out the ceiling if you had a water leak? What did you do with the green tape?
What kind of primer did you use? I didn't see it linked in description. Thank you.
I used BIN primer from a local hardware store. Bigger budget I like Fresh Start from BM and SW Multi-purpose primer. Glad you’re learning to patch it’s such a useful skill.
@@DaruDhillon Thank you so much for the quick reply. I really appreciate it.
@@linkydinkydoodledumplin I appreciate you watching and commenting.
Great video! I am surprised no safety glasses though?
Any idea what to do if the damage is butting flush with a stud on two sides of the hole?
I would remove the damaged drywall and screw in two pieces of backing on either side of the hole. You can cut your drywall to fit your patch. You can also screw into the stud. Hope that helps. Good luck!
What is the max gap between the new piece of drywall and existing ceiling? The piece In using to patch My ceiling has a smooth edge and I need to know if that needs to be cut off to expose the chalky stuff?
I like to try to keep the patch and existing ceiling matched up as close as possible. I personally don’t remove the paper on my patches. However, some times you have to when repairing water damage etc. If you have tear your paper be sure you use a good quality primer before painting.
Thank you for this video.
Glad you found it helpful Carl. Thanks!
Simply awesome.
My goodness you are the absolutely best! Thank you so much for this awesome video!
Thanks Wayne and good on you for learning drywall! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great video! Can you add the link for the saw that you used? Thank you 😊
Hi! Thanks for watching! Here's the link for the drywall saw: amzn.to/3iTQRs4 thanks for letting me know! I've added it to the description. Glad you found it helpful!
@@DaruDhillon thanks again!! 🤗
@@heeeeyjai My pleasure! I love seeing women, like yourself learning new skills!
Great job Daru.
Thanks so much! I also love basketball ❤️
@@DaruDhillon You're welcome.
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Great video! One question....what kind of primer did you use for this? Thanks!
Thanks Ethel! I used SW multi-surface primer. I find it has good coverage for patches. Good luck with your project!
@@DaruDhillon thank you!
Thank you. I just hate to pay people to do such easy work. I'm pretty handy , just need to be educated which this video did.
Thanks JJ, you’ll definitely be able to this! 👍🏽
@@DaruDhillon I think I didn't patch the drywall as good as I wanted to. I only cut out and patch an area where I poked a hole into but not matching rest of sagging ceiling from previous water damage which caused cieling to drop a bit .because I didn't want to Dig myself deeper in the rabbit hole. Now, it looks uneven. I hope when the mud is dry and go over again with joint compound , trying to make it look flushing as possible and perhaps when I paint the ceiling white, it would blend in a bit. What you think?
@@fh3486 have patience with your work and give yourself time to get the result you need. Patching takes three coats of mud with sanding in between to get it to even up. If your ceiling is uneven use your hand to feel your ceiling to fill any low spots with mud and sand down any areas that are higher. Even professionals use three coats of mud with sanding because it takes time to get it to blend. Have patience with yourself. My first patch wasn’t the best, but I got better and you can too.
Thank you very much!
Thanks for letting me know. Good luck with your patching!
Nice video where did u get that mash tape thx
Here’s the link: amzn.to/3r37QtL thanks John! I ordered it online as my local hardware store doesn’t carry it. Hope you like it as much as I do. 😀
@@DaruDhillon thx
What do I do for textured ceilings?
There is textured spray you can apply to your patch before priming.
This was a good how to video, I sub for you.
Great to hear Duyen. Thanks for the sub!
Thank you!
Anytime Eliad! My pleasure
Excellent video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Nice except you don't explain what appears to be green tape (?) 4:38 on the ceiling. What was that for? Was it removed before you put the primer on?
I used the tape so people watching at home could see where the original patch was located. You don’t need tape. That way you can see where I was focusing on sanding and applying the mud. 👍🏽
Great job
Thanks! 👍🏽
Wow.. thank you for showing what goes in to covering it if I made a hole to hang plants from the ceiling.. I'm gonna return the ceiling hooks back to Lowe's 😂
You are amazing in so many ways! Thank you!
put your e-peen away broseph
very nice😍
Thanks 😊
can I use plain old Fiberglass tape -- then mud? never heard of your "fancy" tape before .....
Yes any fibreglass tape will work. This one lies flatter to the surface of your wall so it creates a smoother patch that requires less mud and sanding to blend. If you happen to try it and like it you heard it here first! Good luck with your patching. 👍🏽