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How to
Repair a Small Drywall Ceiling Hole
Repairing Drywall Ceiling Holes is a Snap with a Few Basic Tools
By Mark J. Donovan
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Occasionally a drywall ceiling can be
dinged by an object that necessitates the need for making a small drywall
ceiling hole repair.
To repair a small drywall ceiling
hole, you will need some sticky mesh drywall tape, joint compound, a 3” drywall
taping knife, and a small piece of sandpaper. If you have a popcorn ceiling you
will also need a small can of ready-mixed popcorn ceiling material.
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First use your taping knife to remove
any of the popcorn ceiling or rough edges from around the small drywall ceiling
hole.
Next, use your drywall taping knife
to apply some joint compound into the small hole.
Now, place a small section of the
sticky fiberglass mesh tape over the hole and coat the surface of the tape, and
the immediate surrounding area with a skim coat of joint compound.
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Allow the joint compound to fully dry
and then lightly sand off the high edges around the small patched drywall hole
with your sandpaper.
Next, apply a second skim coat of
joint compound over the patched drywall ceiling hole. This time, however, flare
out the joint compound another couple of inches wider. Again, let the joint
compound fully dry before lightly sanding the surface.
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Again, apply a third skim coat of
joint compound over the small patched drywall ceiling hole. On this final coat,
make sure to flare out the joint compound an additional 2 to 3 inches. Once
again, wait for the joint compound to fully dry and lightly sand one last time.
Finally, prime and paint the patched
area. If the ceiling had a popcorn finish, then apply a coat of ready mixed
popcorn textured material. You can find this at any home improvement center.
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