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Drywall ceiling repair tips
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0:00 Drywall ceiling repair tips
0:08 How to patch a drywall ceiling
0:35 How to use joint compound over a ceiling patch

[@trippin8585]

Watches one drywall video out of curiosity. KZbin algorithm, oh so he's getting into the drywall/painting business. Send him the DIY beginners package!

[@justinclark9258]

Right!... ffs

[@adamcopley9860]

I am currently stuck on DIY KZbin and I'm not mad

[@tylerbates8198]

Holy ahit bro same!!! I watch 1 fucking mr build it video and now they think I’m going to drywall finishing school

[@frankiejsmith6398]

I've been doing the jobs . So yea it's working. My wife has little business

[@BKbuilds]

I mean why is it a bad thing to learn?

[@georgehutcheson9679]

Done it for 20 yrs or more. Nothing at all wrong with what you've done. Would like to see finished product.

[@Ed-vi8lj]

Me too. I like the mesh tape. I scrape down existing drywall, half width of tape even if not loose. I'm good with small texture sprayer, then just blend in new texture with old

[@wstevenson2004]

Why do some folks not like mesh in this situation?

[@milespico7179]

then you should know mesh tape never goes on a ceiling.

[@gregcollins7277]

I wholeheartedly agree with you. I always mesh tape my patches. They turn out great. 🤘

[@allanfulton7569]

Agreed I will use mesh tape on every seem when possible. I know I end up using more mud but it's my preference and every customer I've had has always had be come back when needing new jobs done.

[@robertcollette9726]

Ditto

[@chuckyoung4295]

fiber fuse is better for that

[@shawnstone8924]

Mesh over long spans tends to crack. Small areas you can do no problem. Just be sure to use quick mud or all purpose compound

[@chazkrueger2911]

the type of tape holds no bearing over how the patch turns out. this entire idea that mesh has to be used for patches is dumb.

[@17Liberty76]

So refreshing to see someone do this properly

[@DubTheG]

Adam? Is that you? Lmao you look identical to this dude I used to work with. 🤣🤣🤣

[@santana_productions_]

I know a adam too who also looks like the dude but hes black

[@CEO786]

Yes that is Adam, the guy I taught

[@keninnewmexico8763]

This is the only ceiling repair I found with a texture and paint existing condition. So it was the only one I found useful. Thank you very much, tutor! All the other similar DIY vids are patching what appears to be just completed drywall and are completely useless. Thanks again!

[@madshot31]

Former pro here. Mesh toe all day for patches or you don’t know what your doing, especially ceiling. If you have fresh board than go with paper but mesh is the answer for patches except in angles.

[@jeremiahburkins5027]

Why not on angles?

[@Grizzleback07]

@@jeremiahburkins5027 The mesh will not provide a smooth crease for feathering the mud to make a clean line. Think of vaulted ceilings with 45 degree angles. The mesh would not hold a sharp angle for a straight line that is pleasing on the eye.

[@nicholassatterly1164]

He's absolutely correct

[@Intentionally_Inflammatory]

FibaFuse is king

[@tntxcarl]

THANK YOU for not wasting my time! Great info, and it's the first time in a long time that I've seen one of these where the poster didn't ramble on and on and on and on...

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you, that bugs me too, I really don’t like ramblers, let’s get to the point 🙌🏼

[@daniellec4314]

You are so cool. All done fast, effective and very knowledgeable

[@HumbertoGonzalez-sq8vp]

i learn this exact hack by mistake hahaha works awsome man! never again had to start putting studs haha

[@barrykinnan2918]

I was waiting on something to go wrong, u know u did good work

[@Mansplaination]

Such a good video!!!

[@prettiinpink816]

Thanks so much! Very simple and woman friendly

[@paulferguson7529]

I've learned the hard way. You never use mesh tape on the ceiling, it will always crack!

[@SolidFilmsClips]

Not if you apply if correctly. Either paper or mesh works great.

[@madshot31]

Mesh works fine on ceilings. You probably still have too much movement involved in the bracing of the patch if it is cracking. Paper won't blend nearly as well.

[@MrShadyCash]

I've never had a crack on mine that I know of, but I don't know everything soooooo who knows. But did it in my own home and 3 years later still can't see the patch. Never had a call back on mesh either.

[@dc6418]

You should always use hot mud for your first coat if your using mesh tape, I’ve never had an issue using mesh tape idk why it’s got a bad rep on here, but if you didn’t use a quick setting mud that might be your problem with the cracking

[@flynlion]

Next time screw 2x4 directly on the joist for solid dry wall screwing. The way you did it is for if you don’t have access to a stud or joist.

[@Tattooie_Yt_007]

Man the mesh tape flexes. Definitely would never use on ceiling. But to each their own.

[@timwasko847]

What mesh tape flexes? Maybe you should secure your rock

[@helloluiis]

well done! Looks clean!

[@georgiafan6618]

Mesh tape is easily concealable in a ceiling with layers of that textured plaster/mud. Like to see a repair in a painted ceiling. It’s a PIA working on such a severe angle above head. Sponge is good idea.

[@mperry2384]

Mesh tape is fine if you use fast set. It's much harder than premixed. It only cracks if you only use premixed. I've done mesh and fast set to do hundreds of fresh hung rooms and just as many patches, never had an issue.

[@topknotsrule]

Nice work, man! Good tools, too!

[@oscar.p3214]

That’s basic proper technique good job nice to see it done right for once on tik tok

[@hectorz6421]

Not really he didn't over lap the old drywall with the backing shits going to crack

[@jonathansanchez319]

Cool comment bro glad your mad

[@denniswarren3211]

I carry a cheap thrift hand mixer and a SS mud tray. I only mix up what I need especially hot mud since I am usually hurrying things. The mixer is a kitchen mixer for baking.

[@snarecat3441]

Great idea!

[@Mike-yc7jc]

You don't need to carry the whole mixer. You only need to carry a beater. You can put that into your drill and mix your mud with that.

[@edmessina8392]

As long as you use hot mud over mesh you're always good to go on a repair. Never use conventional ready mix though.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I totally agree, I use setting-type all the time in bathrooms

[@TonyOhio]

Very nice job and your smile

[@paradoxdea]

Excellent idea. My wife will finally believe that I'm a professional. 😊

[@jamiemullet4387]

FIBA-FUSE for repairs all day long baby!!

[@jamalgunter1451]

Excellent work 👏

[@williampowell6067]

Nice job man!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@mariotartaglia604]

Done many mesh and its fine .

[@DSkimRS]

if its on a repair on a settled building id think it be fine almost all the time

[@TheHeadincharge]

@@DSkimRS Yup I would agree. The expansion you should see there should be extremely minimal. I think sometimes people forget that the panels move over time in relation to each other, but the panel itself isn’t shrinking or expanding of course.

[@martynduffy]

We call it scrim tape but your absolutely right best for textured walls patches.

[@baddogentertainment6960]

I agree, mesh tape seems to work better in my opinion, paper tape (for me) just doesn't seem to stick as well.

[@LocalTradesman]

All I have ever used is paper tape. Mine NEVER bubbles... Mesh cracks if you don't push the mud all the way through the mess. I know because I fix mess jobs years later. My tape is good until the house falls down. PeAcE

[@aure818v]

Yup, mess tape. 👍

[@georgesmith5432]

I would put some plastic above the insulation since you're going to have moisture in that area

[@lscales6131]

I completely agree with the mesh tape and textured surfaces

[@alwaysAWorld]

What type of installation did you use? I am repairing drywall from a bathroom shower leak

[@angelhernandez772]

Perfecto Roberto!!🤜🏽

[@michaelangelo1955]

I know some don't like mesh tape but as long as you're using mixing mud it works fine. Premixed mud, because of additional ingredients, prevents the tape from sticking. Good job

[@mrow9999]

You should enlarge the hole to split the ceiling joists it's much stronger.

[@catherinejones4504]

Ty so much for showing me how to do this❤

[@808drummerpercussionist9]

I Installed a trap door for future plumbing repair

[@ExecutionOfAllThings]

Very nice job. 😃

[@ARandomTrex]

1 thing I like to do is grab a sander and knock down that texture around the patch. Especially there the tape lays. It makes it blend in smoother, easier to sand, and your knife won't make ripples dragging over the texture.

[@curtwehrmeyer124]

Try giving Fiba fuse tape a go. It covers much easier than mesh and I believe it to be a better product. Havent used mesh in 5 years.

[@juan2049]

I would have made it into an access door but finish it nicely with trim. I hate having to cut drywall to do future repairs

[@SilasMarnerAuAg]

nice job but i would have overlapped the furring strips so that at least 3/4” was running inside the edge of the existing ceiling. that small of a hole probably won’t matter but larger ones do

[@UnionCameraDude]

Agree on mesh tape from experience

[@ExternusArmy]

Jalapeño solutions, bam!

[@samueladams584]

This is very helpful. I don't have drywall experience and now have some repairs to do.

[@Bandit-10-4]

I don't know where you are mate the worst thing you can do with plaster is trying finish it yourself

[@samueladams584]

@@Bandit-10-4 I'm in the states and it's a smaller area so eventually I will have to give it a try. Even if it's not perfect it will be a learning experience and it will look better than the damage it has now.

[@XxXp00nageXxX]

I also use that tape for my drywall i find this tape to be more effective my father has 37 years of expiriece in the job and he also uses the exact same tape as you.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥🙏🏼🔥

[@ptfsndsw7028]

A lot of people don’t know that when drywall was becoming popular using a damp sponge while it’s wet was the intended method. Not sanding after trying to get it perfect. Also yeah the mesh tape is solid, people who say it cracks every time don’t know what they’re doing/talking about. As well as people who say matching texture will always show.. can be done, pretty easily too if it’s a texture that’s somewhat common..

[@alext8828]

I've had a lot of mesh tape split or crack. Why is that?

[@ptfsndsw7028]

@@alext8828 cause you're bad at mudding

[@alext8828]

@@ptfsndsw7028 So you don't really know anything. Thanks, mud expert.

[@ptfsndsw7028]

@alext8828 mesh tape can crack if the layers too thick, dries too fast etc, too large of a gap, everyone has their quirks with mudding and their way of doing it, theres more than one way to skin a cat, you approached me asking a general question, my mud isn't craxking, if yours is it could be for several reasons, if you like paper tape use that, i use both, not trying to argue, just responding with the same energy.

[@alext8828]

@@ptfsndsw7028 If I'm honest, I did read that it's only to be used with the product that comes in bags that you mix with water. I used it with the stuff that comes in buckets. I didn't think that would make a difference. What was going on there, if you know?

[@BrianThomas]

Yeah, the tape is very optional indeed. I've done so many projects like this and didn't need tape at all. The joint compound alone worked just perfectly.

[@peterwilber9610]

Try FIBA fuse instead of mesh. Stuffs pretty good

[@richardcherry664]

Why not an access snap on panel for maintenance in the future?

[@presstoplay2314]

I had this done to my ceiling by some contractors. It's pretty good, but there are minor uneven spots with the plaster. You can't really notice it at all in normal lighting settings, but when I put a flashlight alongside the ceiling, you can really see the bumps and where they plastered. Is this to be expected? I can send you a video if you'd like...

[@maxog7665]

Great work little too heavy on the first layer of mud

[@brookelord3448]

If there's water damage, check for loose plaster and loose paint as well.

[@chrismaracle7729]

Mesh tape with durabond works great together.

[@robotsonmars1989]

Right if this is me doing this I'd trim it back to the joist next to the light and fix a frame in,its not that much extra work and is much stronger. That will give you a much simpler patch should it leak again in the future Yes an acces panel would be handier but it depends on the use of the room. No one wants an access panel in the middle of their sitting room. I was a machine taper for 20 years.

[@andrewsauteur7748]

I believe an access hatch would he been better because most likely the plumbing will have further problems

[@donaldhenley8446]

Like the ferring strips

[@greatfinishingllc1611]

Use a 12 inch knife an cover the whole patch and then 2nd coat feather out farther and clean your edges done in 3 hours with paint.

[@saula21100]

Done it for many years but I would put an access panel instead because you have plumbing there

[@The_Real_Goodboy_Link]

No repair to the vapor barrier (is there one up there?), so won’t it just soak in the insulation and get to the drywall again?

[@lesmcwhirter280]

Plumbing access panel is the smartest since, but... You cut the whole...why didn't you cut it to the center of the joists and forget about the extra pieces of wood? Or put them at 90° and make the repair that much mls secure.

[@robotsonmars1989]

Yep spot on .. I'd do that and just screw in a bit of frame to fix the sheet to and make any future repair easier.

[@Bandit-10-4]

You're right we don't like mesh type but you could try fibreglass type best in the world.

[@thatdiygingerguy]

Great tips thank you

[@SleepFaster18]

What specific mesh tape product did you use?

[@Shooter_POS_Mcgavin]

I install insulation, never done drywall idk why im watching this

[@almaquiosimon935]

Where do I can get that kind of insulation?

[@geraldlegue4088]

Good job.

[@JaimeMartinez-ub9gp]

Great job 👏

[@prophetanarchy2355]

I use no more gaps in the joint then put mush tape over the top. Never cracks.

[@TheChuckyslair]

No hot patch?

[@Browneye57]

The firing strips don’t need to be near that big or heavy. A couple 1/2 inch x 2” wide plywood strips is fine. Premix drywall compound is fine too.

[@VoodooViking]

Why not create an access panel for in the future?

[@jacksonbray395]

What are the benefits of using any kind of tape in a wall repair?I don't know

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Tape will make the patch stronger, lately I’ve liked the Strait Flex crack repair tape

[@samzetroc2634]

Paper tape is for old timers, mesh tape holds joint compound way better and it keeps it from cracking.

[@lisalibeer7824]

I love mesh tape!

[@tannerfrohloff6425]

Use a plastic shopping bag and wad it up, throw some mud on the patch and then use the plastic bag to dab the ceiling to get some texture. Saves money on the can texture stuff

[@imherehello117]

Mesh tape is the best to use for repairs or patches. It’s not so good for whole seams where you’re installing new drywall or for corners.

[@jeffreywhite7657]

Nice patch my guy!

[@BaljinderSingh-cq6sh]

Nice 👌

[@carsonpainting5610]

What state do you live in because cali don't use insulation in ceilings just exterior walls.

[@frankm8533]

Nice job 👏

[@jerryklooster438]

Nice job

[@chunkyfecalbreakfast]

This has got some Amaury Guichon vibes

[@andygarcia3585]

What did you do about the texture?

[@georgevalenzuela2489]

Nice job!

[@DNG1966]

Only use durabond with mesh tape it will Crack that's why they came out with paper tape to replace mesh cracking crap😮

[@zacksrandomprojects9698]

I woulda just put a big a/c vent over the whole thing for if you ever gotta get back in there for something.

[@tonyarchuleta6529]

This was mentioned before about access panels but as a homeowner access panels are the way to go because you may need to gain access in that area in the future I'm a person for convenience more than looks I mean excess panels are in the eyes of the beholder but convenience is my forte

[@TheSidneySmith]

you were already cut to the joist.....skip the "furring strips" and just cut the hole half way across the joist and screw the drywall to the existing structure.

[@DapperMKVI]

Why would you anchor the 2x4 to the drywall when you already had the whole bay open? You could have attached those to the joists, which would have been the better option.

[@zipit1984]

No problem using mesh tape as long as the first coat is fast set compound.

[@broomfieldsdual-sport]

Paper tape for corners . Mesh tape for the joints.

[@Capafool]

Excuse my ignorance, I did a repair on a wall like this a few years back(only one I've ever done) except I didn't use any tape at all. Just put the furring strips, joint compound and repainted and it's been fine. Am I supposed to see an issue by not having used tape? 3yrs running and it's been solid.

[@dc6418]

There’s a higher chance it will crack, but if it’s been three years than your house has probably settled all it’s going to so your fine. Just don’t slam doors too hard lol

[@theonlyjaystyles]

Fill the cracks with compound before you lay down your tape.

[@ronemtae3468]

Because it looks like it’s underneath the trap of the tub is it possible that you could leave an access door or is this a family room where it wouldn’t look appropriate

[@19211265]

The Best 👍🏻

[@dbrunette3042]

Access panel ?

[@thespaceram2879]

How much does a repair of an eight inch long 5 inch wide hole on the ceiling costs to repair?