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Drywall ceiling repair video.
But here s a quicker easier way.
Sand away any loose paint and drywall.
This old house general contractor tom silva shows how to permanently patch a damaged ceiling.
Usually that means installing wood backing.
Screw drywall repair clips to the surrounding drywall and screw in the patch.
Spread joint compound over the tape and smooth it out.
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Follow these easy tips along with the video to make quick work of repairing your ceiling from cracks nail pops or large holes.
Climb into the attic and remove the insulation from between the ceiling joists directly above the damaged drywall.
A few simple tips how to tape and mud your drywall ceiling so you don t get bubbles behind your tape.
Drill a 3 16 inch diameter hole down into the 1x3 strapping and through the drywall ceiling.
Be sure to center the hole between two joists.
In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shows how to repair drywall cracks in a ceiling.
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If you re installing a drywall patch you ve got to screw the patch to something.
Apply mesh tape over the crack.
Drive screws into both sides of the stud the nail is in.
How to repair drywall cracks in ceiling.
Then break off the tabs and you re ready for mud.