How to Patch and Repair Drywall | DIY-U by Lowe's

[@chamilton1005]

Andre makes me believe I can do this myself 🤞 off to Lowes in the morning 💪

[@darylssmith]

Redoing an office. Andre you are a lifesaver!

[@lowes]

Glad we could help!

[@richthatcher]

The demonstration appears easy enough for me. Thank you very much for making this video.

[@jd.3493]

Great video!

[@kendallrobey]

Can you patch a small hole and the screw a toilet holder back into the same spot?

[@ekaterinakulakovskaia665]

Great video, Thank you for your tips 👍

[@lowes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerryrobinpendleton5171]

How do I repair a crack in the popcorn ceiling? It runs across the room. We put texture on the crack to fill it in, but it looks like a mess over a crack.

[@LowesRedVestAssociate]

To repair a crack in a textured drywall ceiling: 1. From each side of the crack, scrape away the popcorn texture about 3 inches surrounding the crack. 2. Cut and remove any loose drywall seam tape. 3. Apply joint tape over the crack and just enough compound to cover the tape. Allow to dry. 4. Lightly sand the repair to blend with the surface. 5. Clean the surface and apply a popcorn ceiling texture spray following the manufacturer’s instructions. It helps to practice on a scrap piece of drywall or wood first.

[@zachanderson9649]

This is fantastic!

[@sharondetroy6083]

Can you do a video on replacing shower facets? Thank you.

[@lowes]

Hi Sharon, we're glad you asked. Here is a guide that you might find helpful: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/replace-a-bathtub-or-shower-faucet We wish you luck on your bathroom project! 🚿

[@TheHateHarbinger]

Thanks Andre, very cool.

[@brianabicy395]

So proud of you Andre !! Great video !

[@lypham7669]

It’s so helpful.😍😍😍👋👋👋

[@tweetystitcher54]

Have a crack from top of wall to plumbing access can I fill it?

[@magno8390]

Thank you!!

[@bucnasty9369]

When you say to use compound, what is that

[@karenjohnisee2402]

Can you use spackling compound a plaster wall repair?

[@edwardbarella7800]

I have a new product for Dyi. How do I get in contact with someone to present it.

[@joebananas932]

Are there teaching classes at lowes to teach this and actually do it in class?

[@genecps]

Great vid

[@GregSlater-vb3xc]

What size furring strips to use?

[@nealhonour679]

How do repairs water damage ceiling?

[@sallymcneil5276]

Can a big hole be fixed?

[@mehxxx]

Jamie Foxx clone is that you?

[@andrewcampbell-young8426]

They cloned Tyrone 😂

[@taylorfortune7545]

Yes it is I. Don't tell anyone though

[@chimera2116]

Why do you need to add a nail above a nail pop? Why not just hammer down the nail pop and spackle over it?

[@stephanysmith7662]

My puppy has chewed along my wall...not a deep hole just a big space like she's stripping the wall

[@kathytiger1913]

I need to repair a hole in my kitchen ceiling. what do I use?

[@lowes]

Hi Kathy, we have an easy to follow guide on ceiling repairs you can check out the link here 🔨✨: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-patch-and-repair-your-ceiling

[@gmurray3616]

I have some popped nails. I was told to place a drywall screw above the nail and REMOVE the popped nail then cover with compound, sand, prime and paint. Should the screw be removed ?

[@LowesRedVestAssociate]

The nail can be removed, if possible, or driven back into the wall. The additional drywall screw holds the drywall to the studs and should be left in place. Make sure the drywall screw head is slightly below the surface then spackle and sand the patch over the screw and popped nail.

[@gmurray3616]

Thank you

[@Brewmeisterbro]

You didn’t cover how to repair drywall cracks

[@allalbavincero]

Cut the holes to find supporting studs, however new 1/2" drywall is "thinner" (like 1/16th or so thinner) than original 80s' drywalls. What can I do?

[@LowesRedVestAssociate]

Your drywall might be ⅝″ rather than ½″. If it is ⅝″ thick, it will be easier to make a patch with ⅝″ drywall. Tape and feather the edges with joint compound or spackling. After it has dried, sand smooth. If you use a ½″ thick patch, you can skim coat the patch to build it up to the same level as the wall. Tape the edges and apply several thin coats of joint compound or spackling until it is even with the existing wall surface. After it has dried, sand smooth.

[@allalbavincero]

@@LowesRedVestAssociate Thanks a lot for the detailed tips. Best regards,

[@RobertBlois]

You keep saying to "feather" the spackle but don't actually explain what that means. Sometime needing this video, like me, doesn't actually know what what "feathering" is.

[@LowesRedVestAssociate]

Feathering the spackling means tapering the compound by gradually reducing the amount of spackling from the center of the repair to the edges - creating a smooth transition from the patch to the existing wall. After the spackling has dried, you can smooth the compound with sandpaper or a sanding sponge.

[@edwardbarella7800]

Sorry, a new product for DIY. I would like to present it to someone.

[@sdmerkr]

Without any texturing, those repairs will be very visible afterward.

[@Rsimon404]

Stucco repair