How to Repair a Textured Wall in 3 Different Ways

Today I'm going to be showing you how to repair a textured wall in 3 different ways. I have done a lot of videos over the years on how to patch and repair drywall - but I keep getting the same question - "what if I have a textured wall". So, I textured a wall and made a hole in it for today's video. Let's patch this hole together! For links to purchase the products in this video CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
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[@quanahabshire7066]

Anyone else trying to patch their apartment wall in secret?

[@RenTheOriginal]

I'm secretly patching the walls of my apartment complex that I own. I patch the walls from the inside out however.

[@user-jf4hq7xu5r]

Only reason I’m here.

[@MattDragonTamer]

When blending with the brush I was expecting the "... And I think we are going to put a happy little tree here..."

[@jaimeong9419]

Yýý

[@davetrayford]

yeah...the voice of Bob Ross was coming from the past with me, too!

[@richricogranada9647]

Jeff, your personality and ability to fix anything around the house makes you my dream husband!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am sure there is another one out there somewhere. Cheers!

[@vikp88]

I just moved into a house that needs a ton of drywall repair and every single wall is textured. This video is a life / $$$ saver!!!

[@float32]

Me too, and this has made me realize I’m doomed with all the ridiculously shoddy patches the previous owner left. See you in a few yearsI guess.

[@STV-H4H]

I’ve done lots of dry wall work, mostly repair work. Seeing the way you made the mud, just like a pasta maker, is a first! F’ing brilliant!

[@jimmyhazard7837]

I was freaking out just thinking of a 2x2 patch..and every time I see a patch it's like they never watched a pro like this. Nice job and thank you for putting in the work and not a weekend warrior style. 👍

[@lonewolf1461]

You should get national awards in Canada and the U.S. for your teachings and work ethics. Thank you! 😎

[@sharihinrichsen6324]

I rarely start a home project without first checking to see if you have a video covering my project. Always clear and concise...much appreciated!

[@robinchester4265]

I have been doing some repairs on some of my drywall. I started watching your videos for some drywall tutorials. You are an awesome teacher. At age 68 this female just did here first California patch. My husband was most impressed with the end result. ❤❤

[@clewismessina6630]

Sir, you should be in charge of the entire planet's 'how to' videos. This is exceptional. Thank you!

[@danielhulan3058]

I love how you help us diy'ers manage our expectations.

[@jmendozapepito99]

Talking about texture……. Following your wise instructions, fixed my home office celling in less than 15 minutes plus some time for preparation. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have follow your videos for some time and learning on every of your videos🙏❤️🙏

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Jose!

[@KCRose56]

Thanks! I like your friendly style of instruction. I've learned a lot. I'm working on my KZbin studio, attempting my first drywall job ever. I would hate to think what it would be like without your videos. You're like the good friend you call when you're stuck and need help.

[@ericmcginnis9413]

Still loving the California patch!

[@raulgutierrez5920]

😎😎👍👍😂😂😂😂!!

[@lrntmercier]

Yes finally we get a textured repair video! Lol!!! I love how you explain things with simplicity and with real life applications! Thank you Jeff for all your knowledge and your care for other people especially in Texas.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you liked it!!

[@droach5241]

I’ve been patching my walls after removing cheap fixtures and towel holders so I’ve been getting by with the fix not being textured. I’ve been looking for this video before starting the closet renovations lol

[@Tonyhouse1168]

\m/

[@OldMan_Strength]

Yes thank you, Jeff! Great stuff.

[@thadon3451]

Word this the best video out of 50 I’ve watch.. Thx Jeff

[@KingYang05]

Jeff, where were you 3 days ago when I needed you?!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

sorry I was late. busy doing live shows helping folks in Texas. Cheers!

[@gundamjake2]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY i have been in Texas helping with mitigation efforts, is a flood without rain and is a hidden disaster.

[@raulgutierrez5920]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY 🤫😂😂😂👍 👍!!

[@donr3407]

Thank you my friend I do not believe there is a video of yours that I have not watched. I work maintenance 7 days a week and apparently binge watch it seven nights a week. Thanks again.

[@fatequalsflavor]

Thank God for guys like you with years of experience taking the time to show us DIYers what we're doing wrong. Would love to see what you do when butted up against a corner. I was running ethernet and goal was to get close to the stud (to drill through) and using furring strips (before I discovered Cali patch through this) and had nothing to screw to on top or side. Made it work but it was u-g-l-y.

[@dennisfahey2379]

Just want to note that the canned aerosol knock down "patch repair" stuff is only good for walls and not ceilings. It just lacks the pressure needed to spray upward that a true hopper with a compressor would have. At least in my experience. Like to hear your opinion/guidance. For ceilings dabbing on the material as shown here is great. You can also use a ball of natural sponge which gives you a less uniform distribution as the pores are randomly sized. These can be bought online or from an import furniture store or body and bath boutique. Finally a trick I got from another drywall pro was when repairing and texturing - "read the wall". What he meant by this was you will see a direction to the knockdown. Its thick where the person started the stroke and thinner where it ended. If you replicate this directionality the light will reflect in a uniform way across the ridges. If you are contrary to the flow you will see the finish (satin, gloss etc) look weird. Even if you paint the entire wall or ceiling you cannot eliminate this as it is a light reflection/dispersion effect (like a lens flare). When I followed this simple tip I was stunned how good even lesser efforts looked.

[@RoyCampanella44]

16:28 ; 20:19- Totally Bob Ross Both the only way I'm able to renovate my entire house--and the reason I'm not done ('cause I'm watching his for fun)! Thank you, Jeff.

[@Matt-dc8lp]

One second to make a hole, one day to repair it. Like a lot of things in life.

[@cameron3032]

Yo LIFE FACTS

[@frankhannay3835]

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[@WhenWordsFailMe]

Too true

[@frankhannay3835]

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[@oldbootband]

Jeff this is the best patch job video anywhere. Here where I live it’s almost always knockdown texture on the walls. You are really the best teacher and a hell of a Jack of all trades, thank you.

[@djcsound]

Jeff as you may or may not know from my comments... I am a DIY'er and ex Handyman but I gotta say I find your videos most educational and informative. Keep up the good work. God Bless.

[@aweebunny]

I can't think of a better way to produce, create and edit 'How To' videos on KZbin than what I'm seeing here.

[@buffalomitch7088]

I've been mucking around with drywall, mud, spackle, etc. for years as Joe Homeowner. I came here to figure out how to match a textured wall that I've never had before. This video was probably the best yet to help me tackle this 2X3 foot patch where a room air conditioner was. I LOVE the trick with the patch keeping the paper on! I've never seen that before and it's brilliant! Thanks for all the help!

[@chadrinella4875]

Hearing that tapping of the brush. Making me think of bob ross “happy little trees” lol great work as always

[@brucegezon]

If I just need to fill a small hole that doesn't require taping and blending out into a much larger area, like your 2 smaller hole repairs, I will then wipe off the new excess mud around the hole with a damp rag or sponge, leaving just the small previous 1" diameter hole area to texture. No sanding. Great video as always, Jeff. I love to show them to my son who is out of the air force now & wants to flip houses with me.

[@eckvins]

Thanks for ALL the clear directions. With a fixer upper as a first home at 53 … your clear directions are with me all the way through.

[@grumpycat5991]

I use foam to back patches/fill gaps in drywall all the time... I used to think it was a hack, but the results speak for themselves... Glad to see i'm not the only one. On small repairs on some texture finishes trimmed foam with a single coat of 20 min followed up with a large nap paint roller looks like almost a perfect match. One thing I have found that works amazingly on deep /large repairs is fiberglass mesh tape pressed deeply into wet foam ... It dries hard and strong and keeps the mesh tape in place so you don't get sags, you can even sand it if it dries "proud" of the finished surface.

[@jlmn0]

I love it. Looking to fix a hole? Step one: have a hole 🔨 😂

[@skateforleisure]

The knowledge of this guy holds is incredible.

[@floridasaltlife]

This is the kind of videos I really like and benefit from !!! Please do something similar on ceiling textures as well !!!!!

[@BenRush]

Best video on repairing textured walls on the internet. Thanks again.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Ben , How did it turn out for you?

[@alexstauffer3359]

Love the glibness that accompanies putting a hole in the wall.

[@masonkanterbury3007]

You're the best no nonsense hole fixer with the best products. Accept no substitute I say.

[@user-em5xk5xm1h]

Him blowing on the dry-dex saying it helps, when then it didn't at the time is so funny to me! (17:55)

[@vince6829]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@mikewilson4141]

Always informative, thank you Jeff for all the teachings !

[@johnswenson4970]

Dude! I love your wisdom, ideas. Very helpful. Been able to knock out so many home projects with your videos. Thank you!

[@joannearley]

Jeff here is the most entertaining DIY person on the net.

[@gundamjake2]

I love the pink patch putty, makes it easy to know when its dry and you can sand, texture, and paint. It came in handy when i moved out of my apartment and into my house, even works great for hiding picture hook holes.

[@stephenmiller6690]

I use a damp rag to remove mud out of the texture around the filled hole.

[@freddieeaglin8394]

Here in Texas we have a lot of popcorn 🍿 walls in older houses. Make a video matching that because it is" maddening".

[@austinbarger7785]

Easy, spend a hundred bucks on a hopper, buy countless boxes of mud akd 10 bucks on popcorn. Go to KZbin University for skim coating and texturing classes. Take notes because they make it look easy! Put your newly acquired masters degree to use updating your casa. Easy! Jk it sucks but I can now sit in my home and enjoy it again. It was touch and go until the light bulb came on. Practice makes perfect so do the entire house hahaha

[@cdgregOG]

Pretty sure I've seen a great video by the handyman on matching popcorn ceilings. For what it's worth I have no idea if popcorn walls use the same materials and processes to patch, but good luck!

[@freddieeaglin8394]

@@cdgregOG popcorn ceilings aren't the same as walls. The amount of popcorn is very different.

[@erickahill6579]

You have fun with your home repairs! That decreases anxiety for me as I look over the list of projects that I have to tackle. Thx for your great video content!

[@mstinamichele]

Glad I clicked on this video looking for how to texture a wall for a patch we just put on. I would have never thought of using a paintbrush. Genius. Also, thanks for the head's up on painting the whole wall once done. This wall is textured, but I sanded it down a bit and put primer on it. Patched the hole, then will primer the wall before painting. We have an area near our kitchen where there are about 2 or 3 spots (not small) that have a different sheen than the rest of the wall. Its been like that for over 15 years. I figured we must have ran out of paint and got the wrong sheen, but that doesn't make since as its only those spots that look different. The other guess is that a different mud compound was used on those spots, however same with the paint in saying that didnt make since either unless someone went over it again. It also doesn't look like a patch job either (its really high on the wall). In case, once we get to that wall we will be sanding down the texture a little bit, adding primer and painting with a new color. Thanks again!

[@dawnm2647]

Jeff you are so awesome , I watched your tile repair and I plan to watch more of your video's. I can not thank you enough. I was really upset seeing a broken backsplash tile. You helped me have the confidence to fix it. Thanks so much, please keep posting these video's.

[@shabbirabbas7189]

Thanx for the demo. You are amazing. Love it.

[@baldypalmsrailroad]

Perfect timing just found your video on repairing texured drywall after doing a plumbing repair in the house. I really like the California patch too! Great idea. 👏👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@johnvalenzuela5279]

Helo from Az. I have seen many videos on DIY from KZbin University. No question yours are the best. Your flow of instruction along with demonstration and comparison make hard projects easy to do. Matching texture is an art you made doable for knuckle draggers like me. You have a new subscriber.

[@mrcoollu9662]

Honestly now I have confidence in me to do this thank you so much ☺️

[@Michaelosas]

Your attention to detail is spot on.Another perfect demonstration. Thank you.👌👍

[@waldowaldoson5621]

Just started watching your videos, so you may have done this. An explanation of how to do all the different textures would be awesome. You give plenty of examples and details. I have only been shown how to do flat, dob and knock down. There are still many I need to learn. If you haven't yet I think that video would get alot of views. Like that ceiling pattern that looks like brushed out circles, I cant find that anywhere.

[@TediBare]

I hate my walls! I wish I could sand them all down smoothly!! I've actually gotten road rash running into one a little too hard one day!! BUT..... repairing holes now, I'm not so afraid anymore! thank you so much John (you look and act a lot like my professional painter friend here in town) sorry, Jeff!! you have become my hero today!! Yeah I'm a dumb girl!! learning from the smart man (hard to find nowadays! Giggle snort ) thank you thank you

[@chaoticxarlane]

Thank you for making these videos, it helped me fix some holes in my wall that i could not just spackle to fix

[@donnawheeldon9880]

That's amazing can't even tell there was eny damage on that wall good work iam hooked on watching you

[@MrToastedtoad]

thanks Jeff. I needed to fix ceiling following leak and your video was very helpful.

[@jazzpear8877]

Thanks man. I love your sense of humor. I always laugh through these videos so much I have to watch certain parts over hahaha. Today I wanted to install a new towel rod, the old one was mounted on a piece of wood. When I removed the old one, I saw it was covering a huge hole in the wall. I'm a new homeowner so completely unfamiliar with this. You really make it seem approachable, but we'll see how my california patch turns out.

[@tommiller3695]

Thanks for the vid, very helpful. Here is one top for you. Instead of using a sander and making a dust storm, just use a wood wrasp instead. It makes real quick work of getting rid of the texture with no dust.

[@Its_about_that_time]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Your the best. Thank you so much.

[@CP-nf9my]

This was awesome, great detail. Thank you! Getting started tomorrow.

[@user-ix1op8fk8g]

Great video, step by step experiencing the live application is a great way to experience the application before wasting a can of texture. Well done, great job.

[@solarsynapse]

You have obviously been doing this a looong time! Thanks for making the video!

[@Bravovictor4]

Best channel on youtube

[@trigger007]

From what I know, this is a lot of use full info! Thank you!!

[@homerehabpros9617]

Just thought I would say that I really appreciate your videos. Finally subscribed. Your professionalism is awesome and worthy of imitation.

[@Imullin]

OMG you are the BEST... I always learn so much from you 🥰🥰🥰

[@terribishop5313]

Great videos!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge very appreciated!!

[@urspecial2me]

Never thought about using a paint brush to texture my drywall. Appreciate this video! Thx Jeff!

[@BenjaminKibbey]

Frustrated over trying to figure out how to texture a drywall patch, I go to KZbin. I see a video, don't notice the channel, and click it. I see Jeff. I immediately feel less frustrated.

[@KrisCoats76]

Thanks for all of your videos, currently in the middle of some drywall work from moisture damage. My walls are unfortunately textured in what can only be described as road rash because that’s what you get if you rub up on it. With any luck I’ll be priming and texturing tomorrow.

[@sky-163]

You are my favorite handyman, youtuber. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏 God bless you always and success in any field, whatever you do. Om mani padme hung 🙏🙏🙏

[@dylanyoung5796]

Thank you so much jeff. This video helped me save thousands in repairs to water damage.

[@bentsprockettech]

🤯 I will admit, I was a little skeptical when I saw you put the caulk on the wall. Never seen it done that way, but thank you for sharing a new way to do this. All of the walls and ceilings in my house are textured in one way or the other. More skills for the toolbox. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@lifedouble2461]

From Singapore: I always like your presentation and renovation ideas. They are always practical, doable and creative. Your down to earth and jovial spirit is good. Keep the videos coming.

[@TYLERCONSTRUCTION]

I love all your videos. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@jerrystark3587]

Very, VERY useful information. Thanks!

[@Rratedlifestyle]

I just started doing a repaint of my whole house and I am so happy I found this video. You explain so well without a bunch of unnecessary comments and drag out the explanation. You make this so simple and walk us through it. You just got yourself another subscriber right here. Thank you!!

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[@missyfrederick808]

Thanks for all this information . I’m a painter and I’m finding a good painter can also drywall … Very helpful

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Great techniques! I have to cut a big hole in drywall to run some wiring. I'll try to use one of these techniques!

[@lad406]

Thank you for the step by step and different options

[@belle7624]

This is just AWESOME!!! So many ideas....thank you!

[@1cosmocat]

Fantastic information, thx so much. You solved my issues

[@dm9152]

Great video on repairing a textured wall 3 ways. Thanks for making this video for us.

[@la_uruguacha]

i love it, easy to do, tons of thanks for you. 🙏🙏🙏

[@luisa_4120]

You always seem so happy and giggly 🤣]

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I am living a great life with my wife and 4 kids!

[@stangfan93]

This is a great video. Thank you so much for making this. I tried watching other videos but yours was so well explained and demonstrated that it helped me a lot patching and filling holes at my parents house today.

[@kolitiokada9825]

Hey Jeff! So glad I found your video with knock down texture! I removed my upper kitchen cabinets and boy do I need this! Thanks!

[@dicasbellaforma5801]

Wonderful… Jeff Thank you so much for share with us your ability. I go try 😀👍

[@JDDVTO]

Fantastic tips. Thanks. One thing I do for the last step before texturing is with a wet sponge feather the edges more so it blends in better. Not so much as it remove too much mud. Find this works well too.

[@jessicadavidson6951]

You’re like Bob Ross with repairing walls. Thank you!

[@amberbrown9997]

Love the content and presentation. Thanks!!

[@atienzo98]

When you used the Alex caulk, you literally blew my mind!!!!!! Worked at paint department at home depot for 3 years, how did I never learn this awesome trick, to heck with the spray texture!!!

[@jaynegandarela7001]

So Knowledgeable!! Thank You so much for the Help!!😃

[@walteralbayero3267]

I really like your videos and your sense of humor

[@x1984x]

I really could have used this when I was painting rental houses. Saw so many halfass patches on knockdown that looked TERRIBLE! "It's just a rental" is no excuse for doing sloppy work.

[@govalgo11]

So duct tape over a hole isn't ok? Asking for a friend

[@timekabolden5309]

🤣

[@Robert-ll4uk]

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[@shelleyminehart7409]

Just a suggestion, a looped roller (small vinyl loops) used after applying compound let dry then use a trowel to strike down and match rest of wall. I think they are readily available for about $6.00 no hopper no equipment needed. Also for some of us impatient people I keep a small hand held hair blower to dry patches quickly. Love your channel especially after you work an area you go over it with your hand! If you feel it you will eventually see it. Great advise.

[@trinsit]

Thanks. A brush would be good for a small hole. My hole is gonna need that looped roller. Lol

[@kimberella2105]

I repaired the 2 holes in my walls today using the California patch! I even used usg 20. I’m never buying that pink stuff again!

[@SgtBergin]

Bob Ross of home repair. 😊

[@johnrussell4521]

I bought the can spray texture to patch a hole in my ceiling and I wasn't happy with the out come . Looks like I have another way to fix it !

[@par3me]

Nice tip for cleaning up extra mud in the texture is using a damp sponge. You can also use it to clean up ridges you may have left behind as the muds setting up. 5 minute mud works great if you can work quickly. 👍🏼