Drywall Repair: The BEST Ceiling Hole Patch Is...

[@bobtalks7190]

Fantastic video, me being a long time drywaller my self. your method is correct and that patch should last for many years. The only thing I will add is this tip I learned years ago. after your final coat of mud it dried, I use a flashlight or a droplight angled while you do the final sand, the light enhances any imperfections on the surface. The light will show you exactly what needs to be sanded for a perfectly sooth surface everytime

[@DaruDhillon]

Great tip Bob and thanks! Using a light on your last coat insures a top quality job. Love that!

[@leolehane9988]

This is a really good guide, i would definitely recommend it to friends. Well done!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! That means a lot!

[@FWChannel-rr1br]

Job well done. The only caveat I'd say is, please use face mask. You don't want to breathe in all those dust.

[@DaruDhillon]

Yes! Agreed drywall dust is really bad for your health. Masks are a must. Thanks for the important advice!

[@michaelbundy3430]

I appreciate the tight editing for your DYI video. You get right to the details of the project with excellent tips without superfluous talk or video. Very efficient!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Michael that means a lot! I'm trying to make content packed, to-the-point videos.

[@morganleigh9569]

@@DaruDhillon do you have any recommendations for a ceiling that has one area where the paint has peeled off? I kept a guest room closed most of last summer, and I have one small area where the paint peeled, and chipped off. I *really* don’t want to have to do the whole ceiling over, so I was hoping you could give me some advice? Thanks!

[@davidross5121]

Yes agree

[@berniestephens4506]

If you size your fix right and the joints are very small you can get away without using the tape. Also, when putting in screws make small pilot holes first, will help you get the screws in easier and ensure they go in straight. Otherwise, decent fix 👍🏻

[@DaruDhillon]

Sounds like you've done a lot of drywall Bernie. Blowout patches are great if you have a lot of experience but I find they are more likely to fail if you are new to drywall. You have to get your mud just right and that takes experience. I like the tape method because it's crack resistant, strong and reliable. I don't want anyone to have to redo their work. Thanks for taking sharing your thoughts and tips!

[@pawelfronczyk1579]

Always use tape and pilot holes are absolutely waste of time

[@Anonymous-it5jw]

The tape she uses is made of fiberglass, which irritates the skin on most people. Wear a long sleeve shirt and nitrile gloves to avoid skin irritation.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for adding that! True and helpful.

[@YAWN....]

Bla bla bla...

[@n40tom]

Nonsense drywall finishers work with this stuff all day long all their lives without a problem

[@HprFcs]

@@n40tomYour brain is nonsense. Fiberglass skin problems are a fact.

[@LibertyDogRecsue]

Wish I knew this sooner. My hands feel like hell today 😭

[@49littlethoughts]

Excellent video! It looks amazing and I am happy to learn about the Fibafuse...that will make working overhead so much easier, Thank you!

[@DaruDhillon]

Give it a go and let me know what you think. Happy to help!

[@49littlethoughts]

@@DaruDhillon Thank you, I will! I'm dealing with shoddy workmanship on the walls of my little home built in 1966. I have had to camouflage with furniture and photos to hide the noticeable floor to ceiling ridges! The old paper tape has held me back... looking forward to giving it a try!

[@DaruDhillon]

@@49littlethoughts You're doing what you can and that's what counts. Learning how to patch will help you out a lot. Everything is fixable with time.

[@49littlethoughts]

@@DaruDhillon I find your videos very clear and concise and you get to the point...They are of much help, Thank you again!

[@michaelyounger363]

Good job. You could also cut the new drywall piece a bit bigger. Break off the gypsum from the back side. Then use the drywall paper as your tape.

[@DaruDhillon]

You bet, that’s an option! Thanks for sharing your experience. 👍🏽

[@kenken3053]

Rare to find a video this well done and informative on youtube. Thank you for this!

[@DaruDhillon]

Great to hear ken, ken. Thanks and good luck with your drywall! Excellent skill to learn :)

[@djRoyalTee]

Should absolutely be wearing goggles for this... Once you've gotten drywall in your eye you'd understand....or even worse @1:58 That could have been ugleeee.

[@DaruDhillon]

Agree 💯👍🏽

[@toshishimura]

I'm a plasterer now working as a site patcher and I rarely use tape in a patch as you can only sand as far back as the tape, Easifill forced between the old and the new bonds the two together, then two tight coats of joint cement

[@BethOsburn]

I just want to say that I LOVE that you’re a feminine woman who not only does her own repairs, but also actually knows what she’s doing! It is very encouraging. I do so much of my own repairs, from car repairs to electronic and home repairs. Anytime a guy hears I’m going to repair something it’s always the same panicked reaction that I’m going to mess it up. Why? Because I’m a female? I know more about home and car repairs than every man I’ve ever dated and its solely because I choose to seek out the knowledge to perform each task. Thanks to people like you, there is very little one cannot learn to diy via Google and KZbin.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Beth. It’s great you’re able to do so many different projects. Following your interests and curiosity is so rewarding. I can imagine you surprise people as a woman with these skills. The reality is woman can solve any problem a man can. We are capable of so much and you are proving that! Thankful for KZbin/Google too. All the best Beth, you’re amazing!

[@maddie-xk2uv]

very relatable

[@su8z3r03]

you probably will mess it up to be honest with you, these are just the facts of the matter.

[@williamhall2386]

Answered any questions I would have. Quick, concise, and to the point. Excellent. Thank you!

[@DaruDhillon]

Appreciate your support William. Thanks! 👋🏽

[@user-iz9ix8ru8d]

Straight to the point & very informative! Thank you so much

[@DaruDhillon]

Great to hear, thanks!

[@KickAssets]

I have to say...this video is amazing and you're an amazing person! Whoever married you is one lucky dude. ;)

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks I appreciate it! Glad you liked the video.

[@charliehead94]

Wow! What about your PPE, think about all that dust lining your lungs! 😶‍🌫️

[@DaruDhillon]

Wear your safety glasses and dust mask. Good reminder! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@vickistudstill5596]

Soooo…we’ve had a hole in the ceiling of our study for probably about 10 years due to a leak in our master bathroom shower. My hubby works long hours during the week, he’s worn out on the weekends (but not gonna lie, he could have found the time to repair it in 10 years!). We have popcorn ceilings in the room that I’m going to remove when I repair that hole as a surprise for him. What order should I make those repairs in? Should I remove the popcorn, repair the hole, then paint the ceiling? Is there a better order to do the repair? I’m 60, retired, and think I can do everything! Is this going to kick my rear end? I’m actually pretty competent…

[@R01202]

I would probably scrape the popcorn off first. You may find other issues underneath that can be fixed when patching. Assuming water leak is fixed?

[@MissTarryn]

That was actually really informative. I am changing over evaporative to reverse cycle air con and they can not re-use the old vents due to the position and size being way too big, so rather than forking out thousands I am going to do the patch work from the old vents my self. I really appreciate this video I look forward to giving it a go. Thank you!! Subscribed :) I also want to add that I loved how you showed your imperfections and you didn't put a ton of emphasis on getting your lines perfect first time, because people like me will also not get it perfect and it is good to know we can all still get a fantastic result. Great job!

[@DaruDhillon]

I’m glad you found it helpful! You can absolutely do this! Learning how to drywall will save you so much money. It will also give you options to do other repairs and projects in the future. Good luck and thanks for the subscribing!

[@christiankernstock68]

Excellent video, excellent advice. It's great that people like you exist. I'm a typical home owner who found out how to do things himself only after overpaying many times for all sorts of jobs. After some years of experience I got all sorts of tool obviously and try to do what I can myself. A video like this is a gift. I would do it more simple but this is good. I had a leakage and will have to do something with my ceiling in the living room. My wife is giving my sh... I'll get on with it soon after this video.

[@aussie8114]

Don’t recommend sanding between coats, just use trowel to knock off peaks. If you do choose to sand then after brushing dust off, use a damp sponge to remove dust or next coat adhesion will be compromised. To get a good paint finish you also need to build up some roller texture over repair area to match surrounding paint roller texture.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for your tips.

[@jessemixon5764]

Wear a dust mask please , when sanding- no kind of dust is good for your lungs - some Sheetrock mud is worse than others

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s always good to wear a mask for any sanding. 👍🏽

[@JoseRodriguez-hx6wk]

Good tips.🧰Thanks

[@DaruDhillon]

Great! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I hope your patching goes well!

[@Craig2760]

Cut the patch first and trace it on the hole. One of those moments, "why didn't I think of that"! Thanks for the tip.

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure Don, thanks for taking the time to post. Good luck with your patching!

[@drywallsurgeon]

Great video! That fibatape though, I tried using it recently for the first time. I found your advice very helpful. I started drywall taping, finishing and texturing when I was fourteen yrs old. Thanks

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s great to hear, thanks! It’s nice that you were taught drywalling as a teenager. One of the nicest things you can do for someone is teach them a skill. It builds confidence, problem solving and it’s something you’ll have for life. 🙏🏽

[@yolandagomez9255]

I just subscribed. I try diy myself and learning everyday. thank you for your video, you speak to us like we are all beginners, thank you because this is scary stuff but I know I can do it. :) why should I pay $300 for a small patch work when I can do it myself, lol

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s great Yolanda, you can absolutely do it! You’ll learn a new skill, save money and if you want to do more in the future…you can. Thanks for subscribing!

[@kvnmcn]

Turned a little hole into a giant project. Nah.

[@DaruDhillon]

Drywall isn’t for everyone. You’ll want to avoid my drywall playlist. 😅

[@marlysargeant442]

Fantastic tutorial, thanks! My ceiling is textured, would I need a special compound or just a thick coating and try to match the pattern?

[@ryanmcguire1551]

After priming, do you only repaint the area around the fix or the entire ceiling in that room? Thanks!

[@DaruDhillon]

I use a good quality primer on the patch and feather it out. Then I paint the patch only and lightly feather the paint with a roller into the existing paint. It should blend well if you have the same ceiling paint to cover the patch. I spot prime and paint often without issue. If your ceiling was painted a long time ago it may show faintly. Thanks for the question Ryan! Hope your repair goes well, it’s a good skill to know. 👍🏽

[@larcm3]

Thanks for this great video. I am using this video to guide me in repairing a hole in my ceiling. Subscribed!

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for the subscribing and hats off to you for learning a new skill. 💪🏽

[@mr.blaker2665]

Thank you for sharing. This is really helpful. I know I can accomplish this task for my hole in the ceiling, however some brilliant builder put popcorn ceiling in my garage. I suppose an odd looking spot on my ceiling is better than a hole in my ceiling. To re-popcorn that area and paint will be a pain.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks so much! After you get your patch flat you can add a popcorn texture patch product. They’ll have it at your local hardware store to apply over top of it. Good luck and you can absolutely do this! 👍🏽

[@mariad4183]

Looks great! Thank you for sharing dear! 😀

[@lorimacdonald2222]

perfect instruction- love the details and the logic provided to do the detail (like 3 coats and stick to seams to sand etc. seems common sense but common sense isn't too common anymore....

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

You have yet again provided a very good DIY video. It is people like you and many others who made KZbin my favourite place to visit. I recently spent ten days preparing my rental property for incoming tenants. I done all the work which would have had cost me a few thousand dollars as well as having to endure the arrogance and shoddy work of some of the tradies. Much appreciated.

[@DaruDhillon]

It's amazing what you can learn on KZbin. It's great that you're taking on your DIY projects! It's a wonderful feeling to fix, repair and do improvements on your own. DIYers do amazing work! Sounds like you take pride in your work. I love to hear that! Good luck with your future projects Hon!

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

@@DaruDhillon Thank you for taking the time to reply. I am not a fast worker because I actually work in software development, but I am taking my time because it is my property. The old saying "Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." is very valid for me. Please keep up the good work in producing those DIY videos. Kind regards

[@cjfromtdot]

Any idea what to do if the damage is butting flush with a stud on two sides of the hole?

[@DaruDhillon]

I would remove the damaged drywall and screw in two pieces of backing on either side of the hole. You can cut your drywall to fit your patch. You can also screw into the stud. Hope that helps. Good luck!

[@aasifchaudry8835]

Solid video and good stuff in here. I use Gyproc Easy Filler in the UK (kinda the big name in plaster here). Really fine and just sands back so nicely, but that porous tape looks ace. Gonna get me some of that! Also interesting to see your baton placement. So often, you'll see a video where it's a clean hole and nothing in the way, so good that you covered how to get around that and how it's important to anchor it in (how it could crack/bend if not secure...

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s good to know about the plaster difference in the UK. The tape is pretty fantastic. I love finding good products that make jobs easier. Good luck with your DIY projects! 🇬🇧❤️

[@bivensrk]

Awesome, *highly* detailed video. I haven't used this technique before because I've only ever Spackled small, dime-sized holes before. When I did those, I'd sand the Spackle down to where I'd be causing slight paint abrasion then I'd touch up the paint to cover. I noticed that if I left more Spackle than that on the wall, it never looked right (it would look like a mound of Spackled on the wall). With the technique in the video, if I sanded down to where paint abrasion started, wouldn't that also be damaging the drywall tape? Does the larger surface area of the patch job allow for more dispersion of the drywall compound, to where it wouldn't look like a mound of compound on the ceiling. Hopefully this long question makes sense? Thanks!

[@nikkiandstanchaman3971]

Awesome girl! Love that you're glamorous too. I'm a woman furniture restorer and upholsterer and I dress up for work and always where makeup and lipstick! Nice post and well explained. Thanks😊

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure Nicki thanks! Good to hear that you’re being you. Nothing better and you’ve got a cool job too. Go girl, you rock!

[@d7k33]

can I use plain old Fiberglass tape -- then mud? never heard of your "fancy" tape before .....

[@DaruDhillon]

Yes any fibreglass tape will work. This one lies flatter to the surface of your wall so it creates a smoother patch that requires less mud and sanding to blend. If you happen to try it and like it you heard it here first! Good luck with your patching. 👍🏽

[@wildcat70tv]

One more question, am I doing okay using the plugs that work cut out of the wall and ceilings when my canned lights and ceiling fans were installed?

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Tony, You can reuse the drywall if that works for you.

[@_TheShiv]

I recently had my hallway smoke detectors replaced and I need to remove the old one which has left a hole in the ceiling. I’ve never done any repairs to the walls or ceilings before but this looks relatively straightforward and inexpensive to do. Great video, thank you!

[@DaruDhillon]

It's a straightforward job. You should definitely give it a go. You'll use this skill so much, it will save you a lot of money too. The secret is to go light on the mud. Thanks, and go for it Shiv!!

[@MarkFromHawaii]

Awesome information! For super smooth finish for painting, I also sand between coats of primer with a hand sander - 150-120 grit.

[@DaruDhillon]

Great tip! That will give you a pro level finish. Thanks Mark!

[@naeemaempressofcreation]

This was awesome I don't have a hole from someone drilling a hole for a light it's from my kids ball but it's the same size as the hole for that light fixture but I need to fix it quick this was very helpful

[@DaruDhillon]

I know how it is. I have children and I have my share of patches from them too. Good luck with your work. In a few years you’ll be able to teach your kids too!

[@ndrwbatchelor]

What do I do for textured ceilings?

[@DaruDhillon]

There is textured spray you can apply to your patch before priming.

[@moderndaynerd]

Thank you for creating this video. Very detailed with easy step by step instructions. Just finished patching up drywall after watching and following ❤😄

[@DaruDhillon]

Fantastic! Glad it worked out for you. Hats off for doing it yourself. Thanks for the follow. 💕

[@billycreekcabinsaz]

Excellent info but I don't see where you listed the type of drywall primer you used??

[@DaruDhillon]

I usually try to link everything in the description box but I may have missed it. In this video I’m using SW multi-purpose primer it’s great for patching. I also use BM Fresh Start. Thanks! Good to see you learning to patch. It’s a skill that comes in handy.

[@junaidahmed4009]

Can you add all the diy products you used, including the screws and how to make the mud or is the mud bought prepared in a tub.

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Junaid, good suggestions thanks. I'll have the link in description. For the screws I used 1 5/8" course thread but you can also use 1 1/4" for 1/2" drywall. All tools are in the description. I use the multi-purpose tub mud for patching with a little water and mixing to smooth it out. Good luck with your project! Thanks for commenting :)

[@DanFrederiksen]

Drywall is a crime against humanity. Cardboard is not a building material :)

[@dezikatotaku302]

your way better then these half assed workers.😂

[@reviewer3448]

What settings do you have on the drill? Also how do you stop all of the dust going in your hair etc.

[@DaruDhillon]

When working overhead you can wear a hat, mask and gloves to stay clean. For my drill I have it on 1 and increase the torque if needed. Good luck with your project! 👍🏽

[@stephenjones6260]

Of all the patch videos I have ever seen, this one has got to be the best. Thank you much!

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure Stephen, thanks for letting me know! I’m happy you found it helpful!

[@HaloGTMaster94]

Nice 👍

[@geraldsacks2699]

I've repaired this kind of damage with a California patch, which is considerably easier.

[@johnhenni-pk7yt]

Very well done! Go Girl Go! (am decent d'waller & painter so....)

[@DaruDhillon]

Thank-you, appreciate it! Awesome that you’re doing this work too. 👍🏽❤️

[@tonysmith4277]

No dust mask?

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for the reminder 👍🏽

[@DaruDhillon]

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[@eliahupinchasov1976]

Bravo! Take care of yourself - wear a dust mask when working with sandpaper.

[@DamagedCaseEXTRAS]

You forgot to recommend and use eye protection

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for letting us know. Eye protection is always important!

[@ApprenticeGM]

It's a good result in the end, but WAY TOO MUCH WORK for what started out as a 5cm diameter hole . . . If instead you'd used a 5cm round gyprock (drywall) piece to patch the hole, a small piece of timber or drywall above it, you could have done the repair in a quarter of the time. Time saved = time or money earnt.

[@patriotdrywallplastering6446]

Hey great job !! We do them the same way.

[@DaruDhillon]

Right on! Tried and true.

[@briancurtis6022]

Uhh, where did the patch itself come from? There was a 7" x 7" square of drywall/ceiling material lying around somewhere? I sure don't want to go out and buy a wall-sized piece of... whatever it is... just to patch a small hole, and as far as I know drywall pieces only come in one size: enormous.

[@DaruDhillon]

Most big hardware stores carry 24” x 24” pieces of drywall for patching. You can usually find them near the big 4’x 8’ sheets. HD, Lowe’s etc. Some local drywall/hardware stores even have free offcuts for patching. Thanks Brian. Hope that helps!

[@briancurtis6022]

@@DaruDhillon Did not know that.... thanks very much!

[@DaruDhillon]

@@briancurtis6022 anytime Brian!

[@n40tom]

I had a much easier job with my patch all I did is put a smoke detector over the hole. It was in the kitchen so I took the batteries out problem solved. It was like that for years and I sold the house like that

[@Elculichi2]

What sandpaper grit did you use? Great video. Thank you.

[@mikesloan4135]

I would have used 20min hot mud

[@DaruDhillon]

You can use hot mud but that requires a lot of skill. I’m using what the manufacturer recommends to ensure a successful patch. FibaFuse is made to be used with premixed but if you have the confidence to use hot mud go for it! Hot mud, for anyone who hasn’t used it, sets fast + hard so mistakes are hard to fix.

[@duyenchau8167]

Hi Daru, may I ask what is the size of furring strip you use?

[@DaruDhillon]

For a small patch I'd use 1 1/2". I usually use a scrap piece of wood that I have on hand. As long as it fits in your patch and you can get at least two screws it in and room to secure your drywall to it. Thanks for the question. Good luck with your patching!

[@chuethao385]

Just put a thick coat when it's dry than you can fix it to even it out 2 coat are just a waste of mud and time

[@DaruDhillon]

If that works for you, go for it! We do the standard 3 coats. 👍🏽

[@oftin_wong]

You can fix it with no tape and it won't be proud of the ceiling. It's called "back-blocking" Insert a piece of gyprock through the hole which has a long screw through it use plaster to butter up both pieces and the back of the ceiling around the hole ...use the screw to pull your patch towards the back of the ceiling and bring it all together on the plaster ...let it dry..... Push the screw up into the ceiling cavity then plaster up the remaining 10mm void left on the front of the patch that you can see Never crack no tape needed

[@wild4fp]

Super. Thanks from UK.

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad you found it helpful. I love the UK hope to be back soon .

[@jaymusic9039]

Instead of making more work for yourself by cutting out a hole in the ceiling that's already there just use a Dremel on a new piece of drywall. If you don't have one of those still make your square cut and just cut off the corners. Then a little fine-tuning and you're good to go.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for the tips!

[@mikebolt9753]

nice video

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Michael!

[@BralikRecordsUniversity]

Wow than you 🙌

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks! Good on you for learning drywall. Excellent skill to know!!

[@suemuckley3804]

This is excellent, straightforward and easy to understand. I appreciated all the comments and will read through all of them before I attempt this project. We took down a ceiling fan (bigger hole) and added a can light....what do you recommend to add the dry with a smaller circle - two halves or one square with the round hole for the can light?

[@DaruDhillon]

You could stencil out a circle on drywall and patch that if you want. I did square in the video because it’s easy to tape it. Both are good.

[@Franchise_Consultant_Broker]

Precise and to-the-point DIY video. I'm getting ready to try the fibatape with the exact same repair you did in this video. Thanks for the tip!

[@DaruDhillon]

That’s exactly what we are aiming for, thanks Rich! FibaFuse is so much easier for patching. I hope you like it as much as I do. Good luck with your patching! It’s a great skill to learn! 👍🏽

[@Franchise_Consultant_Broker]

@@DaruDhillon, you are welcome. It worked great! It is so much easier to use and did a great job! I love the fact that you can use a thin skim coat. Thank you!

[@DaruDhillon]

@@Franchise_Consultant_Broker I’m so glad you tried it and took the time to let me know! Even better that you did it yourself! 💪🏽

[@easypainterslondon]

horrible patch to fill there , good job tho daru good info enjoyed the vid

[@gm2764]

DARU, YOU INSPIRE ME TO DO THESE TYPES OF PROJECTS MYSELF! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@DaruDhillon]

Go for it! Every day is an opportunity to learn.

[@melaniegomez6168]

Hi, Thank you for this video! It's the best one I have found. I have a 2 inch hole in my ceiling. I tried to used putty and a patch but gravity took over and it was a big Fail. I assume it was because I didn't secure it with the wood. I don't have a drill so I'll have to buy one. Should I just go to lowes for the wood and drill? What is that tape called please? I will show lowes this video. I am very handy once I know what I'm doing.

[@DaruDhillon]

Good on you for learning how to do this! We learn the most from our mistakes, I did too. You can borrow a drill or buy one including lumber. The tape and tools used are linked in the description. The more you patch the better you get. Thanks Melanie

[@spiketaterman5181]

what about if you want to add a knock-down finish? good job BTW

[@DaruDhillon]

Wish I could help you out with that Spike but I haven’t worked with knock-down. Thanks!

[@planje4740]

- next time - use this decopir saw + vacuum to instantly pull all dust otherwise whole home covering but still not enough - gypsum sawing always dirty

[@mcalax5901]

Just use a bigger piece of drywall instead of wood to secure. Bond the fitted piece to the bigger piece and drop it in from the attic and use bond to secure against the existing drywall board.

[@m.freedomlovingamerican2723]

Nice! I’m watching this video because I dropped my phone and it was sitting above the ceiling, don’t ask.

[@michaelshahid9805]

Superb video . Really well explained . Thank you

[@DaruDhillon]

Great to hear Michael. Thanks!

[@carltrummer9103]

Thank you for this video.

[@DaruDhillon]

Glad you found it helpful Carl. Thanks!

[@bev7236]

Any tips for doing this with a stomp textured ceiling? I'm guessing it'd be easier actually because I won't need to sand to make it smooth.

[@DaruDhillon]

Much easier. You can get spray texture in a can. I haven’t done texture but I imagine it’s worth doing!

[@andymarshman9546]

so happy that Daru got to get away from Liza on the old Morning Show. This channel is terrific and Daru is an excellent contractor and narrator too.

[@cb7pwn]

If the hole is say, 4x4 inches, then that patch diameter should be like 32-36 inches total.. Other wise it ain't blending

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for your feedback!

[@drunkrudetat2d]

You could have run the wood in the other direction

[@DaruDhillon]

I had joists and resilient channel in the mix but as long as you have two pieces secured you’ll be good to go! Whatever direction you like! 👍🏽

[@markmitchelle9240]

Awesome video thank you so much I would’ve did it wrong

[@DaruDhillon]

My pleasure Mark. It’s a great skill to learn! 👍🏽

[@fh3486]

Thank you. I just hate to pay people to do such easy work. I'm pretty handy , just need to be educated which this video did.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks JJ, you’ll definitely be able to this! 👍🏽

[@fh3486]

@@DaruDhillon I think I didn't patch the drywall as good as I wanted to. I only cut out and patch an area where I poked a hole into but not matching rest of sagging ceiling from previous water damage which caused cieling to drop a bit .because I didn't want to Dig myself deeper in the rabbit hole. Now, it looks uneven. I hope when the mud is dry and go over again with joint compound , trying to make it look flushing as possible and perhaps when I paint the ceiling white, it would blend in a bit. What you think?

[@DaruDhillon]

@@fh3486 have patience with your work and give yourself time to get the result you need. Patching takes three coats of mud with sanding in between to get it to even up. If your ceiling is uneven use your hand to feel your ceiling to fill any low spots with mud and sand down any areas that are higher. Even professionals use three coats of mud with sanding because it takes time to get it to blend. Have patience with yourself. My first patch wasn’t the best, but I got better and you can too.

[@bobflagg1901]

Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks for watching Bob! My pleasure. 👍🏽

[@joe23.]

Maybe wear safety glasses, wouldn't want those pretty eyes being damaged 😊 maybe next time ha

[@billprezioso3677]

Pro tip, if you’re gonna use 1x3 for for a nailer it ain’t gonna move or crack forget the tape it’s a waste of time

[@saritak4315]

Wow.. thank you for showing what goes in to covering it if I made a hole to hang plants from the ceiling.. I'm gonna return the ceiling hooks back to Lowe's 😂

[@su8z3r03]

watched the whole video and not once do you mention which compound you are actually using to do the patching, epic fail right here!!!

[@DaruDhillon]

Yes, I say it. And why I like it. Plus, the advantage over other types of mud. If you’re looking for a brand name you can check out the description box. I’m using a Canadian brand which is not available in the US so I’ve got you covered in the links. Cheers!

[@timlist4173]

What if you have a textured ceiling?

[@DaruDhillon]

If you have a textured ceiling you wouldn’t have to apply as many coats. You can purchase spray on texture. I haven’t done texture myself so if someone has a tip for Tim please share!

[@henryfouche7832]

Now I’ll have a go at fixing my ceiling, great video. Thanks

[@DaruDhillon]

Thanks Henry, it’s great that you can DIY! 💪🏽

[@bludika]

why can't she put that wood square to the joist lol, it's crooked

[@DaruDhillon]

Go for it if you want it square!

[@xbrizzcakez]

screws were high and should have been set deeper, why put the green tape and then run the mud outside the tape, DYI`ers, use a particle mask while sanding,

[@DaruDhillon]

Always important to wear a mask. Stay safe

[@creativemario101]

Hi. Nice work 👏 , but l wonder why you do one job twice ? To avoid cracks, you put mesh tape on top of existing ceiling and because of that you need to add bit more and to loose the bump you do bigger area after. Is simple to avoid add more. What you have to do before you add mesh on that existing ceiling ( not the middle part ) is mark about 3cm around , cut around with knife about 2mm deep and remove 2mm of existing plaster, so when you put mesh - will be at same level with new square plasterbord . Then you put the filler only one time and is flat . Do you understand ?

[@DaruDhillon]

Hi Mario. Here it’s customary to do 3 coats on drywall for an ultra smooth finish. Thanks for the tips.

[@creativemario101]

@@DaruDhillon try the tip and customary will become one coat. After cut around use chisel to remove the 2mm plaster around, make it wet or pva. The all point is flat ceiling. To achieve that - nothing at all should be add on existing ceiling. Try. Make it video as new method and see . People will like it. 👋😁

[@ahc7620]

Great DIY clip thank you for your efforts!

[@DaruDhillon]

It’s my pleasure. Thanks AH C!

[@jjflash1645]

What about drying out the ceiling if you had a water leak? What did you do with the green tape?

[@AGueroAFuera]

Thanks for your video I got a couple extra good tips I didn’t know!