How to repair a hole in ceiling - drywall plasterboard

Step by step tutorial on how to repair a hole in the ceiling . Drywall / plasterboard repairs are very easy to do once you know how and the same process can be applied to all drywall and plasterboard repairs from walls to ceilings. Plenty of little tips and tricks to learn along the way so watch till the end. If you have any questions or suggestions put them in the comment section below. For more howto videos LIKE COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE. #DIY #howto #billshowto
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[@fionapiper8163]

hi Bill from sunny essex in UK! thank you so much for this brilliant and easy to follow video - I am a 62 year old woman with no DIY skills whatsoever lolI but watched it yesterday and within the morning had successfully and professionally patched a hole cut in the ceiling to repair a shower leak. tremendous feeling of accomplishment and family impressed! now feeling empowered to tackle skimming over its ugly 1970s finish, hope you have a video for that! thanks again you are a legend

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@aaronquinn9886]

Thanks for this DIY tutorial. I’d add that people should be very careful cutting through the ceiling to not accidentally go through any hidden cables or pipes up there.

[@kellytuttle3311]

And wear safty glasses!!

[@kubssharma]

@@kellytuttle3311Aussie’s are the real cowboys! 😂

[@emusaurus]

Remember to get the leak fixed first, folks. Great video. You blow my mind with new knowledge every time.

[@riffraff8426]

Fantastic having Aussie fellas explain stuff without going on and on and on. Well done and thanks.

[@pauls3451]

Great video Bill, clear and to the point. Btw, just call it plasterboard, the Americans will figure it out and you are promoting Aussie culture as a bonus. Thanks heaps.

[@billshowto]

Lol 👍👍👍

[@JoeBattle]

I'm American and plasterboard was the first tf thing I ever used. We have that here you know. Plaster board and Drywall are different products altogether but do get lumped in all together as "sheetrock". Just different applications.

[@albertbatfinder5240]

I was reluctant to have the Kaiser Wilhelm Spiked Helmet Society around for the pogo dancing championships, but after seeing this, the boys are all welcome.

[@shaneczajkowski7390]

This comment has gone too long without being noticed.

[@senanshortt5521]

👌🏼😂😂😂😂

[@ltsmash9544]

The boys should be so lucky, lucky lucky lucky, the boys should be so lucky in love.

[@millermullerballet8013]

Thank you for this video. It's easy to understand for all of us who have shied away from doing this kind of deep cosmetic repair. Our home is over 70 years old. Someone added in ceiling hi-fi speakers in the 1970s. The equipment was removed before we moved in 1989, but the speaker covers remained. Eventually, they both fell. Around the same time a hole appeared by the front door. Thanks to your video I've been able to get up there and do something about the holes. None are due to water damage, thank goodness. I will say that, being so old, there are additional issues that I'm dealing with including multiple previous fixes using plaster instead of joint compound with texture. This has left a super thick "shell" around the small hole that is almost impossible to cut. As I don't have the power tools, I've done it using a drywall saw and box cutter which is slow but effective. On top of that, the attic is filled with an insulation that was put up there in 1948! This stuff has completely collapsed and is breaking into a micro dust that is disgustingly dirty. The 1948 1/2 inch drywall is a tad thicker than the current 1/2 inch drywall, but I'll go slowly and layer in the compound to bring it out and level. Your video has given me the confidence to persevere and the holes are ready to be finished off. Even without the joint compound, they look much better and I can tell that my repairs will last for a very long time... maybe even decades! YOU ROCK!!

[@gquillos]

Shopping list • 13 mm ceiling Gyproc (cut to size) • Box cutter • Pencil • Tape measure • Plaster board / Multitool saw • 2 x Flat timber bigger than the hole • Self-tapping screws • Drill/screw gun • Fiberglass mesh or Paper tape • Scissors • 2 Scrapers Large & Extra large • 10 min Rapid / Quick set joint compound • Manual Sander with 120mm grit paper • Topcoat joint compound (not quick set) • Combined Prime and Paint

[@subvet3668]

This really helped my anxiety about a hole I accidently made in the floor in the attic / ceiling of closet. Thanks for the excellent how to video.

[@ParArdua]

You're such a good explainer. You'd make a top lecturer at TAFE.

[@mercamg9312]

no no not TAFE. UNI

[@aussiegruber86]

@@mercamg9312 since when does university teach practical knowledge that is useful

[@ianhennessy3685]

Have to say from all the demonstration videos i enjoy yours the most, you explain clearly and your energy portrays a good positive energy and confidence which is very motivational. Keep making the video and great job!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@henryandmirnairizarry3613]

You explained it so well. I was able to repair a small water damage on my ceiling. Thanks!!

[@johngummer5213]

Thank you, Bill. An excellent instructional video. As others have noted, please wear a mask - we need you healthy, so you can continue to make even more great videos. 😃

[@lloydkennedy7433]

And be careful not to cut thru live wires in ceiling.

[@margaretabbottso]

Thanks Bill. Just got a quote for exactly the same thing. $270. I think I will give it a go myself after watching your tutorial.

[@justme8386]

I've been putting this off for over a month thinking it's a more complex job than it obviously is...cheers dude. More jobs to do round this old house aswell, may even (will defo) use more of your vids and advice.

[@phymadori545]

Thank you for detailed, step by step, explanation. Helps a lot.

[@markrichardson9517]

A great, no nonsense repair tutorial. Perfect for my water damage hole in my Ceiling!

[@tc3578]

Bravissimo, Bill! You make what feels to amateurs like me like hugely complex jobs, very practical and achievable jobs that make me feel more confident about starting and getting the jobs done! Thanks from Warrnambool, Victoria.

[@billshowto]

You’re very welcome 👍

[@TAaron-fq5vf]

People like you make it possible for people like me to own a house. Thank you for your time

[@billshowto]

Glad I could help👍👍👍

[@kingkongz88]

Thank you so much. You've saved me a heap of time and taken my fear away from ruining my ceiling. I'm actually excited to do this tomorrow.

[@the_best_of_times]

Well done, mate. I'm going to give it a go. If it doesn't work I'll send you a ticket to come to NZ and do it properly for me.

[@ajayjoseph4498]

Ticket to NZ, not Poland? lol

[@TinekeWilliams]

Go you halfsies, can do with him 😂

[@novelettejohnson5806]

@@ajayjoseph4498 mm

[@natashamac9869]

Best video! YOUu made it very easy to understand and I feel more confident I can do this now

[@garyhooks8878]

Hello from the UK - that was a brilliant video. Straight to the point, very clear to see what you're doing and good explanations too. Great job

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

I do like the way you do your work as well as your enthusiasm for doing a good job. Top marks to you.

[@markwhitton8785]

Bloody awesome mate, excellent work, appreciated the detailed illustration of all of the steps required for this job, and great to finally hear an Aussie accent on one of these videos.

[@Vlykarye]

That's exactly what I was thinking. Holy cow

[@billshowto]

Lol you’re welcome 👍

[@dinkumannely3963]

Very good.. The other day my DVS ventilation wasn't working good enough, had to go into the roofing air to check for the DVS filters, accidentally stepped onto the GIP board and put a big freaking hole, I contacted few people and they all made me feel like a clown, but I know what to look for now, fix the hole mate, much appreciated, you are a life saver, you made it look like so simple. Easy az.

[@davidmilne1455]

So brilliantly explained . What a communicator . Thank you .

[@seancolley1880]

Skilled tradesmen Very helpful for my holes in ceiling I’m going to tackle

[@justintr4888]

Thank you Bill! I used the scrap-lumber trick to patch up some holes in my drywall over the weekend and it worked great. For everyone else, avoid my initial mistake: don't try to use scrap drywall instead of wood as a shortcut. I tried that, the screws didn't countersink and the scrap of drywall broke anyway. Once I used wood like Bill said, it worked just like in the video.

[@pstephenmarshall]

Great video, thanks. Now I can fix my gyprock and my plasterboard and my dry wall too.

[@josephking6515]

Gyprock / drywall / plasterboard.......when I was in the very low number Primary School grade some 63 years ago, we called it CHALK and made drawings on the concrete with it. 😁 We couldn't afford sticks of chalk and the school stuff had to stay with the slate boards we did our printing on. Yeah real high tech then. Thanks Bill. Been going through all the plasterboard hole repairs because I have some holes to repair. Worst one was caused by a sparky when he stuffed up putting a power point in. Plasterboard crumbled and the trying to remove the plug the whole power point comes away from the wall. He screwed into the plaster and didn't use a metal C clip / bracket to attach it too. I have your options to work with so after three years it will be fixed this weekend (I hope). *Thank you!!* 👍

[@schmidtlach]

Very nice job. Thank you for showing us the proper way to do the ceiling repair!

[@thecoolfool]

This is the best video that I have seen for these types of repairs - it has helped me alot - Thanks!!

[@alby51]

Loved it Billy! Just patched 2 ceiling holes with your instructions. You make it easy!

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍👍👍

[@Twillis600]

You make it so simple, I feel like I'm a pro "in my mind" ...we will see if I can get it to look like yours.

[@allnineyards1745]

Very well done. In USA people don't want to work because most people are on public aid and get more money from government that work for someone. I think I can fix my wall by myself now and all the credit goes to you. Thanks again

[@EasyZee69]

Regarding wetting the tape; my Dad (now retired) was a drywall taper for almost 50 years, he sometimes used the tape dry exactly as you did it, but when he was doing joints, he would use wet tape, but not like the guy in that video who seems to just soak the tape in water in a bucket, my dad had a box that was filled a wet cement mixture, on the back of the box was a place to hang the roll of tape, the tape was then fed through the box in a little slit, and pulled out of the other side of the box from another slit, and when it came out the other side it was soaked in wet cement and slapped onto the joints, then cleaned with the trowel. My Dad made this box, so did most of the other tapers.

[@Shootist1962]

Thank you for the simple and straight forward directions. This video is the exact help I was looking for to educate me for my next project!

[@thaiduongta7534]

One of the best tips I have ever watched. Thanks for sharing your skills

[@APSAL07]

Plaster sheet is on very old buildings. If it doesn't have drywall. For those that don't know. I do it the same way, but I drill two screws on the wood for leverage. Then screw the outside and unscrew the ones off the wood. Good job brother. 🔥👍🔥

[@LouisCheungCN]

Thank you for sharing. Your explanation is very easy to understand.

[@danielkofman8365]

Video segment descriptions so on point 👌

[@allenbennett4506]

Great video. I know you're concerned that people will correct you on what you called drywall. May I suggest you just call it what you like to call it in the beginning and let people know that's what you're going to call it. If they don't like it, too bad. If they're making a big deal over what you call drywall, they have a bigger problem than a hole in their ceiling. Keep up the good work.

[@johnnybegood1125]

You have it so easy! I've just fixed a 2 foot / half metre diameter hole in a 200 year old ceiling in Serbia. It was about an inch thick and made from water reeds, metal mesh and mud! but basically the same technique. First I levelled out the floor boards above by screwing up small pieces of chip board. Then one big piece of chipboard to fill the hole about 1mm down from the surface of the ceiling. Then a couple of coats of filler. (i didn't have to be perfect like you or it would have stood out from the original work!) but i love your smoothing skills. I probably need a bigger smoother thingy!

[@MH-cw6qn]

And that ladies and gentlemen is what a real tradesmen looks like .

[@jimcar53]

Excellent video - Thanks so much.

[@Ressy66]

awesome job Bill. Only thing I'd add, is to use a P2 dust mask - or you'll be sneezing and coughing the crap out of your system for days :)

[@billshowto]

Agreed 👍

[@Greg_Chase]

Yes, for goodness sakes, if you make an instructional video, fully show 'SAFETY FIRST' because it tells everyone "the dust is dangerous, protect yourself" If you work with your hands a lot, it is much cheaper to buy a box of dust masks than to come down with an expensive respiratory illness. Different people have different vulnerability/sensitivity. My rule is this: *_"See dust, stop working immediately, put on the dust mask"_* You can never go overboard when protecting your health. Great video! .

[@jamiewoodley1219]

very straight forward instructions thanks!

[@gshamer]

Absutely fantastic. Taught me to install a 700mmx600mm patch

[@billshowto]

👍

[@jeffplesser6135]

U were a huge help. Thanks. I had forgotten about placing those wood slats to attach replacement board.

[@francismusso7644]

Thank you sir. Now I know how to go about fixing my hole in my ceiling... Thanks again..

[@denzilray9748]

Great explanation easy to follow, thank you very much. Learnt quite a bit from your video.

[@smclaren67]

Great job, Legend ... inspired me to go fix that bloody ceiling !!!!! Wish me luck ....

[@srai1981]

Sooo good. Patching a ducted vent. Cheers mate.

[@DeadShot618]

Thanks for the help! I would say this isn’t the best method if it’s a small hole and if on a wall. But definitely big ceiling holes this is the best method

[@lloydkennedy7433]

Excellent video, very clear voice, and camera work & focus. Great step by step instructions, good tips and details. Thank you mate.

[@jodiemacaulay2760]

thanks..very helpful as i sit in the carpark at Bunnings before heading in

[@daonlyhata]

Thanks, very informative and detailed. You’re a legend 👍

[@Richard-pe4cx]

watching a craftsman at work this has the same principles as prepping a vehicle body panel prior to spraying 95% preparation nice one

[@ariffateh7410]

I’m glad I watched this vid because the only thing I wouldn’t have used was the mesh,didn’t know it existed. Now I need to start on the 6 down light holes in the kitchen due to upgrading the lights. 20 + years old 😳. Nice one Bill

[@miritam]

👍 Great the way you explaining how to do it CLEAR and SOUND I'm NEW in your channel and I like it! ✔ I'm SUBSCRIBED

[@nige]

Wish me luck! I’m doing this tomorrow morning! Thanks for this!

[@billshowto]

👍

[@gary8397]

Excellent video I am about to do a repair like that myself. due to it being impossible to get a tradie at the moment. Really helpful advice thanks mate.

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@tigerroar649]

Loud & clear, thanks for the repair tips video. Subscribed.

[@billshowto]

👍

[@hanschin8172]

It’s very nice job Bill . Thank you again for the beautiful video 👍👍👍

[@Whatintheworld-d7o]

We have 2 holes in the ceiling for months! There is no one available to help. Thank you for a great video

[@mahmutalbayrak7097]

Thank you very much it's really good video I really appreciate that. I don't know why 59 people dislike this video.

[@TraumaGuru74]

I know this is an old video. But freaking thank you. I am a retired medical professional. I can put your body back together (trauma and critical care) but house or construction…I am lost. Thank you for this.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@brentlybaker]

Bill I love your tutorials!, as a novice DIYer I would love to know more about the products you use personally. For example your first 'rapid set' compound was different to the second and third compounds you used, looking on various hardware suppliers websites at say the gyprock range of product there appears to be multiple compounds that can be used to achieve the same results however I myself get myself caught up and consumed with which one is better and why.

[@renman3426]

AWESOME JOB! Thank you for explaining the tape and drywall, I always have issues with that! I liked and subscribed to your channel.

[@randygarmon]

I enjoyed this. Bill is a nice young man who is very funny.

[@PC-rx4ul]

very good demonstration sir,

[@johndrew4689]

Great instructions from an expert. Cheers mate 👍

[@billshowto]

👍👍👍

[@HemiBurns]

Best video I have seen on this yet!! Thank You!!

[@billshowto]

You're very welcome👍

[@agiverreviga4592]

Why am I watching this, I don't even have a hole in my ceiling

[@robertmillicent6617]

maybe the same reason I´ve watching all this videos that guy is really hot,love his face and perfect body at the same time learning about this stuff

[@khalodh]

one day you will have one...

[@geo845]

I got a hole in my ceiling that needs to be patched due to plumbing work. This was super helpful and borderline /r/mildlysatisfying. Cheers!

[@johnpaton8047]

Don't do it mate..

[@brianrobertson1211]

I have a hole in my pocket where all my money is falling out.

[@elainestokes7822]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@wadestanley4928]

Excellent. Very informative.

[@pops2728]

Hi Bill, thanks for a great tutorial. Easy to follow and now I know what to do I am going to give it a go.

[@billshowto]

You’re welcome 👍

[@TrevorDennis100]

Thanks. You just might have saved me from a severe bollocking from the missus! 😌

[@martinwarner1178]

Great instruction video. Thanks.

[@floydkingi4364]

Cheers buddy, just fixed a hole in my ceiling after watching this video

[@newlife3990]

Awesome, Thank you for the tutorial DIY.

[@alexanderchuyko4889]

It was the best of the best and emotionally full tutorial!

[@murraypetrone9893]

Thanks mate. Awesome explanations.

[@wayne8146]

Hi mate all good but 2 things, I use a fibrefuse tape its strong & thinner and less chance of being proud when finished. The other real important thing is to scrape or cut marks into ur existing painted ceiling around the cut or ur mud won't stick for to long. Apart from that great video

[@DaruDhillon]

I'm with you Wayne on the FibaFuse tape. It's the best way to go for patching drywall now. It's the easiest for DIYers and you can't beat how flat it is!

[@sherrysbonafideherbs6703]

Thankful! I’m trying this in a few!

[@maskofsorrow]

Great tuition. Thanks for the video.

[@edthered1971]

I have to do exactly what you have just done tomorrow myself, and I wasn’t too sure how to do it, but now I know 😉👍thanks for that

[@hugholiveiro2081]

VERY HELPFUL.....WELL DELIVERED. THANK YOU.

[@brunolevasseur]

Bill is da man! What a voice! 🙂

[@d4nnysp3nc3r]

Just put my foot through the ceiling getting Xmas Decs out of the attic lol and this will be a big help to do it properly 👍

[@agenthorses5868]

Thanks to this video, I now have an idea had to repair my hole in the wall. But mine came from me trying to put insalltion in the burning hot Summer and my foot fell right through 😅😭 Thank you

[@ShaunPeterKelly]

Excelent demo.

[@peacefulplacee]

Thank you!!! You make it look doable for us too!! Ive been avoiding it for quite awhile.

[@sdqsdq6274]

really ? look like a lotta work ,lol

[@alfaduko]

Thank you for a straight forward demonstration 👍

[@billshowto]

👍👍

[@bonobo2go]

I made a crochet granny square which I attached dangly things to. Then I stapled it over the hole in my ceiling. Job done. It's not my property and the council wanted to rip a huge bit of the ceiling down...but they won't pay to re-artex the ceiling. So my little bodge will do until I leave here. Also it gives an exit point for the water when the plumbing leaks. As I said council property. 🤣

[@bkezelos]

Thanks Bill!

[@billshowto]

👍

[@cracker3885]

Excellent video bonny lad. I'll give it a go now.ive seen this

[@PrintingConcepts]

Very well explained, thank you 🙂

[@nursemom02w53]

Thank you for this video!I have a soft spot in my ceiling in my living room.I have been wanting that area fixed since I bought my house.After watching your video I think me and my husband can do this on our own.Is there anyway that you can list all the products and supplies so that we know exactly what to get?