How to Repair a Textured Wall in 3 Different Ways

[@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. ❤❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@richeyrich2203]

Could always skim the walls and repaint smooth

[@ftr911drvr]

Thats such an expensive thing to do. Skim coating an entire house that has texture? If a house has texture and the wall and cieling like this literally every inch of wall space in closets etc would need to be skim coated it's not realistic Smh 😂 surely youre joking ​@richeyrich2203

[@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]

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[@OldMan_Strength]

Yes thank you, Jeff! Great stuff.

[@thadon3451]

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

[@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! 😎

[@danielhulan3058]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@AlanLee238]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@kejounburton5336]

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[@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.

[@RichBrook-fy3kk]

This great video helped me do my first drywall hole repair on a textured wall. It was a bit daunting at first, but I was so happy with the result that I felt like going around the house with a hammer and making more holes to fix. Here are a few lessons I learned. I had never used any kind of drywall compound before, so I used Dry Dex for everything. I watered it down with a few sprinkles of water. I think mud would have been better on the first two coats. After I was almost done, I finally found the 5, 20, and 45-minute mud products, as well as the premixed mud (which says 24-hour dry time and a small container costs the same as a bag of the dry mix--around $10). The drywall paper gets soggy very fast and can tear or get damaged. After this happened on the first patch, I primed it before the second application. This seemed to help. Texturing was like the Super Bowl of the project and caused great consternation. I used a spray can of knockdown product. The key was practicing on scrap material to see how the product actually works. After many tries, I realized this product matched my wall best when I just let it dry without scraping. I also applied it in multiple applications rather than all at once. Finally, I used the spray Kilz, but it left a powdery-looking finish. I prefer brushed-on primer. It will probably look the same after painting either way--I haven't finished yet.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@grumpycat_1]

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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@clewismessina6630]

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

[@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!

[@BenRush]

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

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Ben , How did it turn out for you?

[@kathykaura7219]

Yea, you took the fear out of repairing a wall myself. Might have saved me a couple of grand having a professional come in and paint my interior for me. Thanks.

[@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!

[@s.vincentparish8168]

FANTASTIC VIDEO!! Thank you for this one. I've always had textured walls and could never get the texture right.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help!

[@OGForEverProd]

Do you have any videos repairing plaster ?

[@judithvela4274]

Great video! Thank you, I just learned the easiest way to repair a sheet wall. Can it be done the same way on cement wall?

[@yevgeniytsarkov7256]

Great! Thank you. I was trying to do the same to day with joint compound. Going back now to try with caulk. Thank you

[@paulzaky3121]

Thank you so much for having this video. I’ve 90 so I’m assuming two to three hours before sanding. How is the best way to do inside corners on the ceiling at the top of a wall.

[@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!

[@JoseAndrade-ic7er]

Hi Jeff. I’m planning on putting a subway tile backsplash in my kitchen and was wondering if I can simply apply mastic directly on the painted wall, or do I need to remove the paint first? 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!!!

[@alexstauffer3359]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@drewblood]

I'm getting ready to do a pretty large patch and the nerves were high, but you are so much fun to watch and informative, I'm feeling a lot better about the project. Crossing fingers.

[@drewblood]

Hey, thanks again. I finished out a 6.5"x 8.5" California patch overnight and I'm shocked how good your instructions were. I've never done more with drywall than spackled some nail holes in rental walls, but I was able to hide that big hole pretty effectively even before I add paint! It wasn't cheap to get all the supplies but I'm sure it was a lot cheaper than hiring a pro.

[@JamesSharp-i9d]

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.

[@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.

[@dylanyoung5796]

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

[@josephbarerra9825]

Just repaired a 12×12 patch on popcorn ceiling. Any videos on matching popcorn ceiling and techniques. Thank you. Great video

[@haykogh]

for anyone struggling to get the texture to match like me, they sell texture in a can in home depot and other paint places. still not a great match because they only have 3 different textures to choose from but way easier trying to match it from scratch. that stuff is like 20 bucks a can so thanks Jeff for the affordable options.

[@bradnelson3053]

I use those cans and spray in an ever widening circle

[@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.

[@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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[@dm9152]

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

[@cypvh74]

For one wall patch I did, we found a spray product in a can that splattered the wall with stuff, then you wait some time and do the knock-down. It worked out well enough.

[@andrewbohuslav1022]

At the end of the video you briefly discuss the next steps in completion of this wall after you have repaired the holes. Is there any way around painting the whole wall? If there is not which video do you recommend for painting over textured walls. For example, to cover scuff marks, dirt spots that cannot be wiped off.

[@missyfrederick808]

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

[@tay13666]

Good video. Wish my walls were that easy. I had to try and match a textured pattern. All 4 walls in my living room have a subtle overlapping swirl pattern in the plaster. That took so many tries to get close. Both the pattern, and the depth of the texture.

[@topcop9316]

I have plaster walls and ceilings I need to paint. Are there different techniques that should be used? I haven't found a video you have done with plaster.

[@slappy1965]

I too would like to know if this these techniques would work on a plaster ceiling.

[@nicks5714]

Monumental. Answers every question I have had for 1 month of searching

[@MattDragonTamer]

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

[@jaimeong9419]

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[@DJazzy1]

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

[@erikdavison4099]

I have used a wet sponge or rag also to do knock down as you say

[@Crazyrubberduckie]

I have torn drywall paper taking out an old bathroom vanity. After priming the paper can I use this technique. Apply hot mud then spackle for final layer + some orange peel texture? Or do I need a proper joint compound top coat. Thanks

[@Michael-osas]

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

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Jeff definitely knows how to do a professional job. The problem is people aren’t going to pay you to do a professional job. If I had to charge for his it would be at minimum a 200 dollar repair. Nobody is going to pay that much to repair a couple holes in their wall. Not to mention you will now have to paint that entire wall. So add another 150 to a simple repair job.

[@floridasaltlife]

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

[@mekender3295]

Thank you for the video, I have multiple repairs to do similar to this... Question though, is there anything wrong with using the spray can texture that you can get at the home improvement store for about $10?

[@neli.a]

It’s $18 (US) now … for the small can 🫤

[@Belthorian]

I have an older home circa 1950 and I do not have drywall but plaster instead. Do I use standard dry wall compound to fill in nail holes and wall anchors?

[@rrome6178]

I just love to watch your videos! You make everything seem so doable. I have a texture that looks like drips. Not knocked down. I don’t think this came from a can or hopper, probably very wet drywall mud and a roller?

[@eduardosolorzano9115]

Thanks, I just started watching your videos and thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us. God bless and protect.

[@tablatronix]

been looking for this video for years! I patched some holes and they are so smooth compared to the heavy knapp layers of paint finish, gonna try a roller and thinned mud!

[@SwiftKickThrowBack]

Which video in the description describes thoroughly how to mix the mud on the hawk (sp?). Thanks!

[@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.

[@allanmurphy7474]

Great information, if you have a small crack that runs the length of the ceiling. can you use caulk to fill the crack in the drywall, then texture with one of the methods shone in video?

[@courtneyklecka674]

Would you follow these texture guidelines if something (like a cabinet) was removed and has a different texture behind since it was painted around multiple times? I’ve taken kitchen uppers down to add open shelving and there’s quite a difference.

[@chadrinella4875]

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

[@dawnsullivan6233]

You make it look very easy. Is there a way to do this for walls that have a lot of glue or caulking sticking out it’s been a few years like that.

[@masonkanterbury3007]

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

[@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.

[@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 🙏🙏🙏

[@normaespinosa8242]

I moved a shelf in the pantry so I have the shine from the support. Would you recommend the pink putty. 😅 😊

[@1charcoal1]

Great information!. I just wish the camera was looking at the area of interest so we could better visualize the process.

[@MichaelTJin-ee5go]

best one among hundreds on texture repair 👍👍👍

[@bhumane8642]

I have two holes I have to repair, which is how I came across your videos! One is a small hole about 1" by 2" under a double light switch. The other is a large hole because I tripped and fell into the wall. I love this video and the trick on using the paper from drywall. I assumed in order to repair drywall, you had to cut out far enough to find wood/studs. After watching this, I see you do not have to do that for small holes. But, for my large hole, do I need to do that and attach with screws? I also did not know there was such a thing as dry compound!! Not sure what product to use for my two repairs. Would love your thoughts! Love this video! I learned a lot!

[@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!

[@gregwiddicombe7036]

I love it! As a part-time house flipper, I am constantly filling wall holes, spackling, and deciding whether I need to worry about texturing or letting it go. No more cans of spray on text that just never match the wall, I can't wait to try these techniques on my next job.

[@joannearley]

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

[@annlvova5328]

Do you have a video on repairing inner and outer corners of the drywall?

[@kylegiersdorf9921]

Love how easy you are to follow. You’re the man! Appreciate it!

[@TrishZenCorner]

I just did all my patches with the patching plaster container, do i still need to get that pink stuff you used ? And i have Killz primer but in paint can i just use that or should i still buy the can spray? Please help doing the ENTIRE house over after some contracteors messed up the whole house 😢😢

[@BikerGeek]

Great video. Working on filling in areas where I pulled the vanity off the wall in my bathroom and it tore away some of the paper. There's no holes though. I assume I'd just use the Drydex or should I use both?

[@Dnasty1]

Awesome video I am attempting my first job and even though you intended to teach texture I gained insight in the whole process from watching this. I like how you didn't use any wood or screws to do this. Can I do what you did with just the spackling? I don't have any mud or fancy stuff. Also was this a very well ventilated room? I've never thought to use a spray can like that inside because of all the potential hazards.

[@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. 👍🏼

[@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.

[@urspecial2me]

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

[@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.

[@ZachMartin-b2g]

Only reason I’m here.

[@kylegiersdorf9921]

Yep!😂

[@henryhooker3282]

Bro me dead ass! 😂

[@stevenholub3446]

​@RenTheOriginal oh shit it's our land lord

[@stevenocita1502]

Jeff I have numerous nail pops so I dug out the nails and put one screws above and below the old nail hole, a few of the holes increased in size because the painted paper was loose and peeled. Then I sprayed with Kilz used 45 minute hot mud coated sand coated as needed.The results were great until I painted the room they were very noticeable because they were so smooth and large they didn't match the drywall paper I tried a longer nap roller no luck any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@kathyusa-iowa5137]

I may be too late, but I have one for you. Above my shower surround is drywall. Overspray has caused cracking and pulling away of the top layer of the drywall along the edge of the surround. I plan to install peel-and-stick tile above the surround as a "backslash". But I know I need to fix the water damage first. How do I do that along this edge? I would think I need it back to "normal" so it'll be flush for the tile to stick to. Any advice you could provide would be greatly appreciated‼️🙏🥰

[@aruarunasalam5391]

Thank you. So much better than other videos I have seen. What is that makes the Canadian skilled worker so much more articulate than the ones South of the border? 🙂

[@NowForSomethingComDiff]

The Bob Ross of home repair! Thanks for the great video!

[@emc388]

Would you use this same process of lapping the drywall paper (in lieu of mesh tape) where the patch crosses a few studs (able to fasten the patch to studs)?

[@wilburborrero89]

I really appreciate your videos. I have a textured wall that has a stress line 1/16th" about 6' long. How would I deal with this type of repair?

[@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.

[@TwistedSou1]

What grit are you using on that orbit sander? Thanks for the vids.

[@timothydillon6421]

220, 222 what ever it takes. Lol. You can use 36 or even 24. It doesnt matter when you mud over it