037: How to Fix Damaged Textured Ceilings

Learning how to fix a textured ceiling is key if you, well, have textured ceilings!!   Dave sent me an email asking how to do this project.   The first step, at least for Dave, is to fix any hole that’s in the ceiling.   Measure the hole and cut a scrap piece of drywall that covers it. For example, if you’re hole is 5x5 then cut a piece of drywall that’s 7x7.   And make sure you’re using the same depth of drywall, ceilings are typically 5/8 inch thick while walls are normally 1/2 inch thick.    Add wood blocking to all 4 sides of the ceiling then mount the new piece of drywall on the blocking using 1 5/8 inch course threaded drywall screws.   Apply a thin layer of joint compound then embed paper tape on all 4 sides of the patch. Add 2-3 more coats of joint compound and feather the edges each time using a 6 inch joint compound knife then 10 inch knife.   You shouldn’t have to sand all that much between joint compound coats. Use setting type joint compound to mix up a thin mixture of texture. Apply this to the patch using a brush.   Wall Board company makes great tools for this.   I have a tutorial over on Home Repair Tutor that can help you if you have to do this kind of project.   http://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-patch-drywall/     Today’s Quick Tip is about choosing a vanity cabinet.   Did you know that particle board sucks?   It sucks in two different ways: 1) particle board is inferior to plywood and 2) particle sucks up water.   Vanity cabinets are made either of particle board or plywood.    Get one made from plywood because cabinets made from particle board will breakdown over time.     Do you have a DIY question? Submit it by…   Calling me at 800-965-0023   Visiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder   Or signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me       Does your bathroom need help?   Check out Bathroom Repair Tutor   http://bathroomrepairtutor.com/   Our memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.      This is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it