In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to repair drywall cracks in a ceiling.
Drywall ceiling repair video.
Drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole down into the 1x3 strapping and through the drywall ceiling.
Usually that means installing wood backing.
A few simple tips how to tape and mud your drywall ceiling so you don t get bubbles behind your tape.
Be sure to center the hole between two joists.
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If you re installing a drywall patch you ve got to screw the patch to something.
Sand away any loose paint and drywall.
Drive screws into both sides of the stud the nail is in.
Spread joint compound over the tape and smooth it out.
Climb into the attic and remove the insulation from between the ceiling joists directly above the damaged drywall.
How to repair drywall cracks in ceiling.
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Learn how the pros repair a large hole in the ceiling do it yourself with confidence.
This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to permanently patch a damaged ceiling.
Apply mesh tape over the crack.
Follow these easy tips along with the video to make quick work of repairing your ceiling from cracks nail pops or large holes.
In today s video i m going to show you how to actually repair drywall tape joints on a ceiling with fiberglass mesh tape and repair ceiling cracks on seams.