How to Repair a Wall with an Orange Peel Texture

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[@laserXperience]

Now this is how u make a demonstration video very detailed. And absolutely no unnecessary off subject talking. I'm most definitely subscribed now

[@jamescao2008]

This is one of the best teachers to give very detail instructions, not only speaking clearly but also all actions step by step, therefore I can follow it to repair a damage part of my house ceiling. Five stars!

[@kishka7]

Three points to suggest: 1. When the texture is BONE DRY - a light prime coat is advisable - preferably an oil based KILZ spray - because latex paint on bare new texture will liquefy the water based texture. ALSO - 2. That texture comes in water based (where a primer is advisable) OR an oil based texture - which dries much faster and you have to work quickly knocking it down and no need for priming. 3. Often, when you buy these sprays, they can have a weak spray if they are too cool. IT is great to put the can in a pot of HOT tap water to warm it up - keep it in for at least 15 minutes - lifting and shaking the can a few times during the warming process. This really is a fun art! (35 yr handyman here.) Thanks Leah!!

[@nd3r88]

Heating up the bottle made a HUGE difference in consistency. Thank you!

[@spwildskern]

What if I live in CA & oil based paint is illegal? 😢

[@vinnart]

It is one thing to be able to do something, and another to be able to explain effectively how to do it. Leah definitely has excellent communication skills to be be a good instructor.

[@johnvoltageltd]

I am inspired. We moved into a house with orange peel walls and a lot of sloppy nail hoke and other repairs that are..annoying. after seeing this, i am ready to give patching things up a try. Thanks

[@phildbagrip]

It's uncanny how your videos always end up being the best tutorials on KZbin. For me, it goes like this every time. I have a repair I need to make, I watch a few other videos, I find yours, I do what you say, and it works every time. You really should be on TV too!

[@seejanedrill]

thanks, Phillip!

[@nathanshinkle9727]

She needs a network deal. These videos are the best I’ve found.

[@rg4848]

Here because of a new to me house and I can’t believe the shoddy wall work I’m finding throughout. I’m not handy but this video encouraged me to give repairing it a shot - thanks!

[@adamrichardson9105]

So glad I found this, putting the orange peel on this weekend doesn't seem so daunting. You are a true craftsman and an even better teacher. Thank you!

[@andrewnelson4636]

Thanks Leah, goal accomplished. You encouraged me to tackle an entry hall repair in less than half a day. After getting quote for $500 to have it fixed, I said to my self I'll check youtube, and said to him, "I'll get back to you."

[@soodypop2014]

Whenever i need help with a home improvement project i search Jane's videos and she never fails me. I share her videos with all my weekend warrior friends

[@epag100]

Probably one of the most detailed and well explained clips on this process that I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@rodneilthomas1282]

A super demonstration and explanation! This is the best video I have seen!!! Love the fact that you got up close and allowed the viewer to actually see the process and end result. Thank you!

[@d.marien6740]

You're absolutely wonderful! The way you perform your jobs and the explanation that go along with them are perfect! You're awesome and thank you so much for everything you do for the entire community on KZbin. May God bless you!

[@martinblouin3639]

+D. Marien yeah that's true!

[@seejanedrill]

+D. Marien thank you very much! That is very kind of you to say, and I appreciate it. :)

[@d.marien6740]

+seejanedrill The manner in which you narrate, explain the procedures is absolutely perfect! Were you at one point,or still is, a reporter, a TV news anchor, a speech pathologist or a teacher? Because your voice modulation, phraseology, inflection, diction used in your videos are, hands down, unparalleled! Bless your heart! I, on behalf of the KZbin community, would like to say thank you very much for all of your hard work! P. S please don't stop making these great videos! ;-)

[@Nerdbot]

+D. Marien Quick before it is took offline, , Got a icloud locked device? Get it unlocked for free from unlockicloud24 .com. Get it used now

[@michaeldestefano7831]

Leah, your video on the orange peel application is the best I've ever seen. Very precise on the blending aspect. Super job! Thank you, Michael DeStefano

[@cjackson8826]

Thank you Leah! I have wanted to fix the orange peel in my bathroom but was always too scared, watching your video I know have the confidence and am on my way to Lowes. I can't wait to do this and finally get my bathroom painted. You are the best instructor, because you are so detailed.

[@dextermarshall6320]

" I Can Do This!" This video is awesome. I love the way you explained then showed with finer detail! You spoke clear, your instructions were easy to understand! I really wanted to take a moment to recognize you and thank you for such an excellent video. Thank you! Thank you!

[@hirenpatel9678]

:-D !!!! You are the best!! This is exactly what I need to do, this is my first time living in a home with textured walls and had no clue on how to do repairs to texture. Thank you !!

[@69adrummer]

This lady is so cool. I don't know why, I've seen a bunch of her videos. She seems cool, relaxed, knowledgeable and just generally a good person.

[@javelina187]

OMG!! I LOVE YOU!!! I've never come across such a great explanation of how to properly texture, as well as lay down drywall patching. I feel so much more confident. The paintbrush blending is brilliant!!

[@chriswonsmos1007]

Just getting ready to finish a bathroom remodel and i had a small hole and 5" x 40" strip to patch in the ceiling. Once again you've saved my day! As always, thank you for the information and the great walk-through.

[@debihelm1614]

I love your tutorials!!! You are my go-to person for DIY!! I just had carpeting removed and wood stairs installed. I have several places where I will need to touch up my walls with Orange Peel. After watching your video I have the confidence to do so:):) Thank you so much - Debi

[@jordansage9655]

This was SO helpful. I had so much trouble getting Google search results on this concept of matching dried spackle to wall texture and this is exactly the solution! And you way of explaining things is thorough yet concise, very much appreciated and enjoyed watching! Also your voice is lovely :) Thank you very much

[@littlemissy8027]

Leah-I am always so happy when I see that the video is you. You give the most clear and concise instructions necessary. Thank you.

[@cosmicsea666]

This is a fantastic video and the best that I've seen so far. Thank you for the thorough explanation and camera work. I'm enjoying your videos and learning quite a bit. As a first time DIYer, I'm nervous I'm going to do something catastrophic but these walk throughs make it much less anxiety inducing.

[@SubcribetoTin]

Oh my goodness at first I thought there is no way that this will look right or blend in, but it looks great! Definitely saving homes and wallets.

[@seejanedrill]

+Tin Juanita Nguyen that's fantastic, I'm glad it worked out!

[@tintex57]

Leah, I REALLY appreciate your instructional videos!! You break everything down into an easy to follow step-by-step process. Just a BIG thanks!

[@SheridansSojourn]

OMG! This was so helpful. Using the putty knife to knock down the texture made ALL the difference in getting the texture to match. My Dad who was in the contracting business and repaired countless walls didn't even know this. I can't thank you enough for sharing your expertise.

[@esterixis]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm in the process of repainting my living room, & I hate the patch job that was done on one wall. This came at the perfect time! Thanks again, Leah, for making this a job that I CAN do!

[@seejanedrill]

+esterixis you're very welcome! I'm to be of help. :)

[@chuckarriaga4866]

Thank you so much! This was truly helpful, it's like you read my mind, I am in the process of painting a loft and have discovered some holes and was wondering how was I going to fix them and Boom! 'I can do this!" Thanks L.

[@alexanderson938]

Thank you so much! I've been putting this project off for months but watching this has given me the confidence to tackle this tonight. You explained everything so perfectly.

[@cann7669]

Thanks for your clear directions! Not only are your videos straight forward, they empower me to feel confident to Do It Myself!

[@mjb7171]

Leah, you are simply enchanting. Keep up the great work. Thank you for the help.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@asherlenga2394]

Jane, you are awesome! I watched some other very good DIY drywall repair videos, but yours hit the nail on the head for me. It was the exact same type of patchwork project I’m in the middle of right now. I had even gotten the same brand of orange peel sprayer. I just needed to know the proper setting and technique. Thank you very much. May you have much success in all your endeavors!

[@Alexanderawr]

Came here to say the same thing!

[@claudiacamama3623]

OMG, you are what I’ve been waiting for. I want to do my ceiling because of water damage, hopefully with your very detailed tutorial I have complete confidence in myself because of you, Leah. Thank you very much. Please come back for more.. when you can, your are the Best.🥰🙏❤️Till next time.

[@cmcer1995]

I am glad I clicked on your video Leah. Very simple explanation of how to patch this wall and texture it and it came out very nice. I have seen some people not even show how to lay down the texture after it has been applied and the closeup of you performing this was great.

[@stanh922]

Well done. I've watched several of these videos, yours has been the most helpful.

[@seejanedrill]

thanks!

[@tx_storm6332]

Great Video!! This is exactly the How-To I've been looking for!! I love how you describe your actions and your reasons! Well Done. Thank you again!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, glad it was helpful!

[@Mac_Daddy84]

I don’t comment on KZbin videos very often or at all but I want you to know that you have helped me out several times. You are great at explaining things and have made my home improvement jobs go much smoother.

[@jasonjojo22]

Jane you are one of the people that has taught me alot and I value your work very much. You make it so simple to understand and show very detailed instructions.

[@LanceSummer]

I really like your "you can do this!" You're awesome, thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

+Lance Summer you're welcome, Lance, and thanks!

[@joea9222]

This is going to save me a repair call, thank you for the awesome tutorial!

[@DustinGrahamCA]

Thank you for the perfect educational pace. There are quite a few videos out there that beat around the bush, but you dig right into it and give great tips along the way. Great video.

[@brendanohalloran3708]

First time home buyer, lots of problems here. You are a phenomenal life saver! Thank you so much for this! I understand I’m 4 years late to the game, but that just shows you how awesome you are! 😊

[@cappyjones]

I love your voice and the way that you explain things! Thank you for providing this information :o)

[@carinaalexandrasimoes89]

I dont even need this but i love how she explains! Haha awesome

[@martylucas8557]

Hey Carina, this is like having those specialty tools, you don’t need them until you really need them.

[@studentthe1560]

I need this BUT also enjoying watching her other vids.

[@dmgerard1980]

Same.

[@CherryClayton]

She's awesome 👌

[@1337GameDev]

A well done video that shows technique, warnings, examples, and how to do things step by step / what to not worry about. Great, even 7 years later!

[@andy8218]

OK,,, so once again you provided me with all the information I need for a repair job. You keep it simple and to the point with comments and show just how to do it. Excellent video!

[@Vectorp47]

That was amazing!! You're a great instructor!! Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome!

[@htgoode4855]

Thanks Leah. I fixed & patched an area in my dinette (high visibility) with your help!

[@seejanedrill]

you're very welcome, and congrats on doing it! Way to go!

[@natemartin7697]

@@seejanedrill I need to match a texture. It looks like a knockdown texture. But I tried and wasn’t even close. If I send u a pic or 2 of the texture u think u could help? Love your videos btw!

[@alohajim3783]

Great instructional video! Clear and concise. Help build my confidence in tackling a couple of drywall repairs. Thank you!

[@seejanedrill]

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[@rosgembrun]

Yes. A good tutorial. I am in process of texturing some large areas after having done some repairs to my bedroom walls. I tried a can of that spray stuff and got a huge mess, a messy splatter. Instead, I used a whisk brush, thinned the joint compound, and ran my hand across the bristles, creating a fine spray matching the old texture. I ran a spatula over the peel to knock it down a bit.

[@infiniteblessings1525]

Yea! I could see how that would work! Cool! Thanks for sharing.

[@sajidullah]

I tried that brush technique and all i did was sprayed mud on myself ...lol

[@melvinmorales1452]

Thank you very much. Now I can fix my wall.

[@seejanedrill]

+Melvin Morales you're very welcome, Melvin!

[@MinneapolisDavid]

Working on mine now! Can’t wait to see the result. Thank you so much. Easiest instructions to follow!!!!

[@lainnorcal]

Watched this video years ago. Have a current patch job so I go on KZbin to kinda refresh my memory and ended up watching your video again! Thanks for the quality content. 😃👍

[@mutantlegacy1141]

"I'm going to give one zap". 3 sprays later😂 just messing. I love the video.

[@fredramirez2711]

This is why we need you teaching high school students so they can learn this as well! One question, how do you make the drywall plug?

[@bodaciouscowboy]

It's called a California Patch. She has a video demonstrating how to make it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4C2q5WObpenqq8

[@VidzMisc]

you for sure are better than most on youtube at explaining and showing your skillset. i'm impressed beyond words, i have learned a lot from you!

[@KC-fb8ql]

I bought a fixer upper two months ago and just discovered your channel. I love your videos! Thanks!

[@infiniteblessings1525]

I like your wet paintbrush trick!

[@Orangedarkness]

That's what's up mami. Great tutorial.

[@seejanedrill]

+Noriel Gonzales :)

[@alexishigdon8465]

Leah, here you've gone and done it again: made an excellent video explaining in simple terms, with step by step instructions on how to achieve pro results for a diyer who has never done orange peel before. Thank you!

[@JAWilsonwhitetidelinedesigns]

What a gift you are to all of us! My 13 year old daughter & I are grateful ... we both have projects to handle using orange peel before we paint. Thank you so much!

[@seejanedrill]

you're both very welcome! :)

[@queenncal6439]

Yesss!!! you go miss lady! this helped me alot, I just need to know the name of the board and paper attached to it, places to purchase that and other materials you used such as the texture spray and was that wall putty? Also, that wall paint is the same color is mine in my apartment, do you know what color it is? or any tips on how to find out what the correct color is ( maybe take a sample to the store?)

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

Queenn Callier she peeled the paper off another piece of drywall! It is a wonderful trick!. Another, is to use setting compound to join a piece to cardboard. These are two ways to not spend more money if, like me, you have extra wallboard hanging around. As for places to purchase: I like KamCo, Home Depot, my local business and at last resort Lowes. For your wall color: before squaring off - take a small piece, half dollar size, and bring it to Sherwin Williams. BEST PAINT MATCHING EVAH!

[@jednorman4743]

Queenn Callier google butterflypatch. That's what it is, good luck miss.

[@larryleisuresuit9584]

I have adopted a way like you stated, i have 1 chisel I keep razor sharp, its heavy and .75 inch, I make my plug flanges a little larger than I need to and when I put it in the hole to get the fit right I use a sharp box cutter to carefully cut the flanges so that the box knife blade goes thru the flange and scores the wall, remove the plug and then with the chisel i carefully remove the paper , paint, and all down to the bare Gypsum, it's ok to go a little deep and make the surface rough because the new compound and paper will cover that nice and hold better by being more grippy. remove it all from the hole to the score mark all the way around, now when you put the patch in the whole thing is either exactly level with the wall or lower. If its a Really large hole , like more than 4 or 5 inches accross, sometimes i go ahead and get a 1X 1/4 inch piece of pine ( free bee where I find them) and cut it over sized and run it on the back side bolting it with recessed sheet rock screws it's makes it easier to get a firm plug and also allows for more holding compound when the plug is inserted. i use way more than she did in the edges of the hole, i like to think of it as expanded rock on the other side , when it dries out on the other side it holds it all up nice. Hell yeah though, do it like that and POOF it's not just a nice patch, it doest show at all, zero show, I shoot for that every single time, if you can tell where that hole is I have failed.

[@Alfred_the_IV]

cut your patch first. them trace your patch on the wall. then cut out the line you traced. patch will fit perfect because you traced around the patch

[@smokinjo7335]

At 9:18 she really "lays it down" makes me want to listen to that old Ratt song while doing my drywall repairs.

[@Asoville18]

That’s a fantastic job. I feel more confident that I can finish up my ceiling patching project. Thanks for sharing.

[@MojoPup]

Yet another excellent video. Wish you had been around when I first started in property maintenance..lol. Would've saved me a lot of trial and error. You always provide just the right amount of detail and instruction for DIYer's. I still learn tips and I've been doing this stuff for decades.

[@imim4136]

*May, I point out the mistakes?* Stick the can in boiling water (off the stove) let it warm Up and vigorously shake it … spray in circular motion and consistent don’t zap it. And screw in your drywall to a piece of wood in the very beginning .Coming from someone who does this at least 3 times a week*

[@samuelalley7331]

Heating the can is a good idea as it does warm the air and cause the spray pattern to perform better. As far as screwing in a piece of drywall to wood substructure placed behind it. First, you need the wood and the screws which is more materials and time; secondly, that is simply another way to do it necessarily better for the average diy-er. Leah is demonstrating a california patch style which is plenty sufficient for anything under 8 to 9 inches and under.

[@crankypest2617]

It is a personal thing, but when using those plugs I like to cut the paint and paper of the surrounding drywall just so I can recess that paper just a bit. I find it makes it smoother for me.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

+Joe Smyth Thinking the same. I too remove some of it just enough for the paper to fit in without making it stick out. Now on an orange peel looking wall it shouldn't matter that much (the texture is hiding it) but on a wall without any texture it's always better to take away some of it's layers. That way you won' see a bulge and you can make it much smoother.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Justin Axdahl WTF?!

[@56mercuryM100]

+Joe Smyth Yes, I would never do it as video shows, recessing is best. Also, with orange peel, you could just use a very heavy roller sleeve, and or extra paint dabbed on.

[@TheOpelkoenjas]

Ross MUNN Extra paint to create the orange peel look is a no go. Tried it here, and the paint - where dabbed or applied with a heavy roller - ran down the wall like droplets. Not a pretty sight. ^^ Maybe if you have special structural paint it will work, but that stuff is pretty expensive, let me tell ya.

[@56mercuryM100]

I see what you mean. I've done all kinds of patching and matching. Don't give up.

[@diegogarcia.57]

This is by far and away the absolute best how to orange peel texture video in the entire world. Thank you Lea with See Jane Drill. Wow. Well done. My hero. 👍🙏👍

[@stephengomes977]

“Just in time training” as we used to say in the Army! I dented the outside corner of a hallway that chipped out a large chunk of drywall compound from the metal strap. Now I have to patch that area up and I feel confident that I can replicate the orange peel texture. Thank you for a well explained video!!!

[@BautistaYarisantos]

I punched a hole in my drywall just to follow the instructions.

[@LindaWisdomphotography]

LOL

[@smaar8092]

Thank you very much for your clear and detailed instruction, you are one of my go too's!! Redoing main house bath from studs, trying to finish drywall and texturing from patches to entire walls.

[@EzPeasZ]

This is exactly what I needed to see, better than the few other I watched before it and now I can stop watching videos and start repairing, thx

[@uaangihabsdpfihabsfp]

This is the best video I’ve watched on this topic. Clear instructions laid out for beginners tackling a orange peel patch. Thank you!

[@ranimouf]

wow! you're so articulate and to the point. You explained the process so clearly and so concise. You also sound like a professional TV commentator. Thank you

[@miaalatorre3197]

Thank you so much for this video. I have some wall repair to do in the bathroom and I didn't know how to with an orange peel texture. This was very helpful and detailed. I love how you teach. Keep them coming 😃

[@tonyrivera5774]

I really enjoy and appreciate the way you explain things in your videos. I’ve watched and used several of them and just wanted to say thank you!

[@lordhytro]

You have NEVER steered me wrong Leah. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@lospolloshermanos2692]

Perfect! Thank you I have to do this repair and was worried I wouldn't get a good blend now with this video I'm confident thank you again!

[@rosiezell3487]

I'm so glad I saw your video! I just bought a can & wasn't sure how to apply this. Your instructions were so clear, thank you so much! Now I have some DIY to do :)

[@andrewholm3945]

Leah......no joke is is the very 1st comment I have ever made on a youtube video in my life and I am doing it simply because you are such a wonderful human being! I have watched a ton of your how to videos and you are honestly one of the best teachers out there! At the very least you deserve your own HGTV how to series!! My favorite part is at the end of the videos you always have this incredibly inspiring and sincere send off leaving the viewer pumped full of this self confidence that drives them to tackle this house hold repair/task. I just purchased my first home which also happens to be a duplex that I inhabit and now I am preparing the upper level to rent out. These videos are 100% gold to me and you have unknowingly become my home repair Sensei! I am glad that this is my first ever youtube comment because it means everything for me to let you know how much impact you make on peoples lives!! I mean look at the comments people have already made!! You are truly amazing Leah! I hope the universe pays you back ten fold for all the goodness you spread!

[@ramiel-farrah789]

You're videos have been a tremendous help! Thanks so much for taking the time to create them.

[@kaelynb8016]

I'm in the middle of this kind of project and I'm so glad I found your video!! Very informative and easy to follow. Thank you for this post!

[@seejanedrill]

you're welcome, Kaelyn, and good luck with your project!

[@chrisauser9237]

i dont even do DIY but i found these entertaining and relaxing.

[@seejanedrill]

+Chris W :)

[@swwilkinsin]

Nicely done. I fixed up my basement after some water damage based on your videos - major drywall repair, mud, tape, etc. I'm now a very confident DIY'er thanks to you Leah.

[@seejanedrill]

+swwilkinsin Well, that is great to hear! Thanks so much for writing in and letting me know...I love to hear success stories! :)

[@lallu316]

Leah, your explanation was concise, well-worded, and very informative. You even covered the caveats. Wish me luck, I'm about to do this a very repair!

[@Vffr1]

Leah, I love your channel and I love how you explain things. I watched 2 other similar videos prior to yours, they were pretty much useless. Thank you. Triple.

[@w.b.r.6332]

I always love her videos. Every video of hers that I watch it feels like I took a 6 week training course in 10 minutes!

[@GertieTheGardener]

So thankful I found you this morning! This is exactly the information I needed to handle my own drywall repair. :)

[@IllaFoRilla]

Thank you Ms. Lea! This is just what I was looking for. As a long time subscriber, I love your videos and explanations...you truly are a master of your trade!

[@Saginaw72]

Thank you Leah. I'm pretty handy, but plaster patching is not one of my time tested skills. This video along with with your drywall repair video has me confident I can do it. Thanks.

[@roselucht4583]

THANK YOU!!! You are amazing! I ALWAYS wondered about this, now now I can go over several places in my house I’m not happy with and fix them! ( I painted the whole inside of our house when we moved in , there were some holes and spots with a terrible repair and I couldn’t seem to fix it. Now I can thank you again!!!💕💃🏻🌺🎉

[@Epulor1]

I find your channel so fascinating! I've been doing some work for several months now and the information you provide has been a great help.

[@seejanedrill]

+Christopher Emerson Thanks, Christopher, I'm glad to be of help!

[@angelaf-p5551]

Thank you for this!! I have several places to patch and repair from the previous owners, some worse than others and I am a perfectionist. None of them require an actual walls patch to be installed but getting the texture just right to look seamless is still a challenge. I have several small places I need to redo in fact. I very much appreciate your videos, step by step, easy to follow! Very nice.

[@seejanedrill]

Glad to help and good luck with your project.

[@natalielangford747]

Oh my gosh, I cannot tell you how much this helped me today! Thank you, Leah!

[@chuckmase2234]

Love this video. I had a patch to fill in and using her technique helped my project come out excellent!

[@windsurfer7642]

Excellent demo! Concise but thorough. You have a great "radio" voice. Thanks!

[@adamalbert]

Leah, Thank you. This was a nicely done video. I will be following your advice of blending some of the wall patches I have already done.