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Repair
Drywall Ceilings
Tips on Repairing Drywall Ceilings
By Mark J. Donovan
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To repair drywall ceilings you have a
number of choices depending upon the type and size of damage to the ceiling. If
the ceiling is just looking dingy, or has an old stain on it, and has a flat
surface repairing the drywall ceiling is easy. If, on the other hand, there is a
major hole in the ceiling your drywall ceiling repair job is going to take a bit
more work.
Repair Stained
Drywall Ceiling
To repair a drywall ceiling that
simply has a water stain on it, apply a stain sealer to the stain and then
simply paint over the stain.
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For best results, paint the entire
ceiling using a paint roller. Before making the drywall ceiling repair, however,
make sure the source of the stain has been addressed, e.g. fix the leaking roof
first.
Repair Drywall
Ceiling with a Major Hole
To repair a drywall ceiling with a
major hole, cut away a section of the drywall ceiling using a utility knife and
patch in a new piece of drywall. Make sure to properly tape and mud the new
drywall piece before applying a drywall primer and paint to the patched drywall
ceiling area. See my “How
to Patch a Large Drywall Hole Ebook” to learn the specifics on
how to professionally do this task.
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Patching Drywall
Ceiling with a Popcorn Texture
Before repairing a drywall ceiling
with popcorn texture confirm that the popcorn texture was applied after 1978.
Popcorn ceilings, prior to 1979 may have asbestos in it. If you are unsure
contact an asbestos abatement contractor to test a few samples of the popcorn
ceiling.
Assuming the popcorn ceiling is
asbestos free, simply apply a bin sealer and paint over the stained popcorn
ceiling, if it is indeed a stain that is the issue.
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Make sure, however, to not apply too
much paint to the affected area so that the popcorn ceiling becomes sopped in
paint. If you do, it may peel off and you will need to modify your drywall
ceiling repair plans.
If there is a large hole in the popcorn drywall ceiling then patch the affected
area exactly as already described. Again, you may also want to see my Ebook on “How
to Patch a Large Drywall Hole” to learn the specifics of this
process.
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Once the large hole has been patched
you can find a variety of popcorn ceiling textures at your local home
improvement center to apply to the patched drywall ceiling. Select a popcorn
texture that bests matches your ceiling. After the popcorn ceiling has dried you
can paint the repaired drywall ceiling area. Again, for best results, paint the
entire ceiling.
If your ceiling has a skip troweled surface, then use a slightly water downed
joint compound mixture and a drywall taping knife or sponge to create the
desired finished ceiling texture. Again, after the joint compound has dried
paint over the repaired drywall ceiling area.
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How to Repair a Large Drywall Hole Ebook
- If you have a large hole in your drywall and need to repair it,
you can
either call in a drywall contractor and pay an arm and a leg, or you can fix
it yourself. The "How
to Repair a Large Drywall Hole Ebook" will show you how to
repair your damaged wall so that it looks as good as new.
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