lol. my idols are still Rock stars. Sadly, one of them left us last January. But, I really appreciate people like this that can do these home improvements and take the time to show people like me how to.
Lol, In my Twenties, I did this during the day and played music at night , But the Rock stars , where never my heros, but Jeff Beck was ! Still is ! That guy is 76 , and still one of the best around!
It's funny, I used to stop what I was doing whenever Metallica would be on MTV or whenever a new song would drop. NOW when one of my favorite RUclips contractors drop a video, I stop what I am doing and tune in lol!
My husband passed 2 years ago so its up to me to do repairs. The lower roof in the dining room was leaking. The roof was repaired but of course there is damaged drywall on the ceiling. I appreciate this video, thank you! Ifound it really helpful! I've been using tools that I've never used before drill, saws ect. I'll be using the materials you're using. I can do this!😊
I'm a 23 yr old contractor just getting started doing jobs on my own. Thank you for the straightforward instruction and helpful explanations throughout the video. Definitely worth the sub
Thx i have a hole in my ceiling for 4 years now after watching you im confident i can repair the hole and make my wife very happy again as its a eye sore
I'm a 60 yr old DIY, just began to renovate places. Gutted an renovated an RV sold, now working on a mobile home. This video is very helpful, gives me a reference. Thanks 😊
Retired pilot, built my own house in the early 90’s. Took me 5 years. Made my own cabinet’s, vanities,trim. Did it all. Now 67, had renal cancer, chemotherapy, etc can’t do much now, but can do most stuff still today, but it takes me longer! Love watching all skilled people do their specialty. Always learning from back when I did mine. Good job!🤠👍
You're doing everything the way I would. I'm a 71 year old retired painter/paperhanger from NJ. Ran a small business for 45 years. Would rather be young and still working without the pain. Good job.
I'm a drywall company we do a lot Duplexes condos apartment buildings But I have 2 drywall crews of 3 to 4 man teams. And I have 2. To 3 man Tapers and We do houses New construction houses output all the crew If you know we put all the cruise in 1 house just to knock it out And get out of there Whatever really like your video I just came on my know that they're 3 years old You do a good work You're a real good teacher for somebody that wants to try do jobs for themselves
homeschool mom watching. I'm tired of seeing the hole in my garage ceiling and as I am emptying the garage to paint the floors, I ran across a drywall square that would be great for a patch. So glad I found this video! I can't wait to get my firring strips in place and get to work!
Right on Sarah. That’s the right attitude to have. Let me know if you run into any questions along the way. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good luck!👍🏻😎
Home owner - never did things like this before.. trying to learn. Great video. Got some repair work in my garage from water damage and this is exactly what I needed to learn.
I’m a 21 year old DIY’er and I have to say this is by far the most interesting and easiest job I’ve ever seen with drywall. I have lots of repairs to do in my house, so I really hope I’ll be able to do it as smoothly.
I have been in construction for over 30 years. My greatest failing is drywall repair. I've long said that some of the best drywallers are artists at their craft. This video was one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. I'm still horrible at drywall repair, but now I know where I went wrong. Thanks!
I'm a 3 year painter drywaller, but I feel like I can tackle anything drywall related because of your videos.... some guys that work with me say i've been doing it at least 10 years. Thanks man !
I watched this video 3/4 times in preparation for my first drywall repair in my first home. Followed the steps Paul outlined with the techniques and products he recommended and it turned out perfectly!! Thank you for the knowledge and instruction!!
Hey, good video. I'm a DIY with very little knowledge of home repairs. I'd like to suggest maybe putting together a separate video where you break down what each of this compounds, muds and stuff are for, or why you use them. As for the cats, anytime I do repairs around my house the cat is there watching, knowing cats they are probably grading your work.
DIYer's, Thanks for making the videos! We currently relocated from Florida to Kentucky, bought 55 acres with a manufactured home. The manufactured home needs much help and a ton of drywall work. I am currently gutting the home and watching good videos like yours!! The plan after demo, is windows and doors, followed by repairing all drywall, ceiling to floor and then paint!! Then electrical, new lights, receptacles, ect. then floors and appliances!
Great video Paul. I do ceiling repairs in condominium buildings. Most leaks are caused by a leaking bathtub drain or toilet wax ring leaks. I use a oscillating multitool to cut the plaster coated stucco ceiling. Then I use the wood and cut it 4 inches longer on each side of the repair . I also use a thin drill bit to make pilot holes to screw the wood to the ceiling so the plaster won’t crack. Then I screw the new drywall using shims to level the repair and make it flush with the rest of the ceiling. Afterwards I bed the mash tape with 20 minute mud. After the mud sets up I give it a second coat of 20 minute mud through the rest of the repair extending the mud 12 inches from the repair. The third and fourth coats I use 90 minute mud very thinned out so I can skim coat the rest of the repair. I let it dry well between each coat. On the third day I sanded prime it and paint it. Thank you for sharing your techniques specially the skip trowel finish.
Paul u do great work! I live in an older home I have plaster. walls my one wall keeps getting blisters and I have to pill the wall and fix it do u think moisture is coming in the wall.What should I do to fix it?(material) thanks paul
I enjoyed watching this video. You asked your viewers to let you know who we are . . . well, I'm a female who taught myself how to do renov's watching guys like you who take the time to make these videos to educate and help us tackle some home repairs. I am a female who decided to renovate my entire home. So far I have skimmed 2 rooms both walls and ceilings and now a 17 foot stairwell/hallway. By far the sketchiest but boy am I honing my own skills. Thank you so much Paul.
Been finishing for 30 years. Nice job! Watched other videos and see exactly why the trade has gone to shit. Proud of you. Matching textures is pure art work and again you are correct flat latex for primar people don't realize. Brand new drywall? As long as you sponge wash after sanding one coat flat latex with long nap roller.your done
Nice video. I recently bought a house and have lived in it for about 2 years now. recent storms caused my ceiling to leak. I called a contractor out and since its a extension and I was unsure about permit history he told me insurance would not cover and that to fix roof section and inside of the room would cost me $12k. I said good bye. And thats what lead me here. I am hoping to be able to do most work on my own and this video has given me some confidence. I am a Master Auto Technician and I feel as if I could do home repair if I just learned a little bit
Superior video, superior work, superior person-brain. I am a homeowner/DIYer who has watched thousands and thousands of youtube videos and saved oodles of money and guaranteed that by doing it ourselves it's going to be done right. My wife and I even fix our own roof leaks on our tiled roof and it's not just the money we save but the hassle of dealing with many, many dishonest incompetent people out there. Thanks from Miami, Florida.
As a DIY homeowner I'm getting ready to do a similar repair where an upstairs tub trap leaked. That texture technique is just what I was looking for. Great video
I’m a DIYer and had to fix one of my tenants ceiling from water damage from the tenant’s above kitchen sink. I saved a lot of money by watching your video. Thank you!
Hey Paul, 32yr old DIY’er and homeowner here and just want to say thanks for this video, it was precisely what I was looking for, especially the tips on how/when to do each step of the process, those were crucial!
A little tip to home owners if you get a leak in a ceiling as soon as you notice put a whole in it so it doesn’t spread across the whole board it can prevent the sheet from bowing and falling the water spreads and starts soaking the drywall causing it to turn soft and the screws pull loose
@@JoeKing67. of course the leak has to be fixed I just stated that if you come across a leak in your ceiling just put a hole in the drywall if not the water spreads across the whole board and causes the paper backing to start letting water into the gypsum and it turns back into mud and the whole board will sag and finally collapse if you put a whole in it and let it drip into a pal then all you have to fix is the hole that you put into it not the whole ceiling. In some cases you will have to take the board down to fix the problem
Water stain is over a bed so can’t put a hole in the drywall and allow it to drip. I put a bucket in the attic to catch the drip but we found the damage too late. One of 4 rooms with ceiling damage from separate roof leaks.
@@JT_70 as long as your ceiling isn’t sagging your good just fix the leak and stain kill will get rid of the water marks but sorry to hear your dealing with leaks
I am a 68-year-old DIY and next week I have to do the exact same repair in my daughters' condo garage as her A/C condensate was not draining and when I had cleared the clog, the water overflowed the T junction and got the ceiling soaked. So I had to take out the section of drywall that was soaked along with the insulation and install a longer verticle drain pipe to prevent the rush of water from the A/C condensate bin from overflowing. That repair went extremely well, but now I need to replace the section of drywall that I took out and replace it with a new section, just like you just did! I have always been able to cover screw heads with mud but when it comes to filling in gaps, I haven't been that successful! I will try to track down the same tape that you used in the video and give it a try...again! Sometimes this old dog just is past any new training!
As the owner of 1940's row home where something is always either leaking, cracking, or creaking this demystifies the exact repair I have coming up. I'm not doing this myself, but at least I better understand what questions to ask before I choose my pro. Thank you so much!!
I am a contractor. Love your tricks. Sometimes we get so stuck in out ways its difficult to see a different method until someone else shows us. Hence we learn. Over my carreer in the trades i have probably done the most of drywall finishing, and drywall repairs can be the worst to finish properly and match existing finish, like there was no repair in the first place, thats the goal. Its much easier to finish new drywall. I appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone who wants to know and doing a great job in the process. you tha man! Fyi you have sold me on the fibafuse. I am used to using mesh tape with a hot mud, but if i can get a flatter tape that fuses better with the mud, those who finish drywall know thats the way to go. Keep it up man!
I’m a painter 40years and I got a lot of tips from your videos especially tracing the new pice and marking the spot where it was a real game changer for me and I always give you credit for the trick
I'm a DIYer working on ceiling repair from Hurricane Ian which just passed last night. Things are not as bad as they could be, so I'm thankful. I appreciate this video to give me some tips for repairing the damage to my ceilings. Thank you!!
this guy knows what he’s doing. good work! Quick tip: don’t be afraid to open up your patches with more mud too the sides, most of the times there will be a border and to erase that border so it can look flat and smooth as possible I recommend opening it wider.
I have been self employed for the last year and helping folks with DIY projects that they need an extra hand or do not want to do themselves. Painting, gardening, landscaping, installing furniture and other projects. I need to learn more to have more expertise. That is why I am here watching. Thanks for the video tutorial.
This has definitely been an informative video. I have a hole in the ceiling in my garage that's been there since 2018. I have tried to tackle it and now i know i've been concentrating on the wrong thing. Me being a novice in this area thought I had to scrape away the texture around the hole on the existing sheetrock to ensure proper blending. I have racked my brain trying to figure out how to scrap off the old texture. When I tackle this again I plan to get it finished and in the past.
Great work Paul! It's good to see work being done in a home that's occupied and furnished. So many videos are done in a new or renovated space and its hard to truly gauge some of the obstacles you have to prepare for when the space is being utilized. I'm a DIY'er, and appreciate you sharing your skills. Def learned some new tricks and techniques that I had not seen or been taught. Thanks.
Great tutorial. I’m a 67 yr old Jane of all trades. This was the perfect video for my present situation. My toilet leaked down on my laundry wall ceiling. I always hate doing drywall, because I’m not great at it. I think I can get better watching your videos. You explain things really well.
Very nice job. I am a contractor that does quite a bit of sheetrock / taping and mudding /repair. It's nice to see your quality work. It's even nicer not being the one doing it for once! Great work Paul. I'd hire you in a second on my crew.
Hi! I'm a painter but end up doing a lot of drywall. I've learned everything I know(which honestly isn't much) by watching videos from people like you . So thanks. Evidently my work is pretty good because I have been very busy lately, and it is flood season where I am. So again thank you for all the great info and product info!
I’m an HVAC contractor and general DIY type but I’ve never been good at drywall. In fact, next to plumbing, I generally hate to mess with it. This video helps a great deal. I’ve got an old house that is a fixer upper and I’ll have to tackle all of the rock repairs with various textures. I’ll make certain to check out your other videos. Thanks!
I’m watching because most recently with the passed storm here in California. My grandparents house roof didn’t hold up. We are getting their roof fix but their ceiling drywall needs repair. I’m going to fix it for them because we use most our money on repairing their roof! Thank you for this video! People like us really need it! Highly appreciate it
Hey Paul, I'm a homeowner who does most of my own repairs. Had a washing machine drain clog and need to repair the drywall still. Thanks to your videos I feel rather confident I can do this. God bless you, your family and friends.
Thanks Paul! This is exactly what I needed. My roof leaked and caused a hole in the ceiling almost exactly like the one in the video. I got a new roof and needed to repair the hole. You made it easy for me. Awesome video!
I came across your video after waking up to a flooded bathroom on my second floor which damaged the first floor ceiling. About 3 feet of the ceiling cracked in a straight line.. I also have some water marks and a few big bubbles. I plan to wait until the area is dried before starting the repairs etc. Your video is on track and it is very helpful to me. This is also my first time so I will be watching your video a few times over and over. Thanks again for your very detailed instructions. PS. I just replaced the water supply valve and the floatation device in the toilet tank - these two culprits are responsible for the damage, smile.
I'm a DIYer and just started watching your videos. I appreciate that you give pro tips, explain reasoning behind these, and provide the 'secret sauce' to getting an awesome finished product. Gives me hope that maybe I can do this and not mess up my home. Thanks for all that you're doing to share your expertise!
I'm doing some drywall repairs under one of my windows and this is just what I needed to finish the job, with some practice I think I cand do the skim coat and nock down as close as possible as what you did, I've done lots of drywall repairs around my house but never been satisfied with the results. Wish me luck this time, thank you Sir for sharing your talents, I appreciate it very much.
I’m a DIYer. 51 years old and trying to fix up my house without spending a fortune. I’m not a rich person, so this is how I have to do it! Thanks so much for your help!
In my younger days I was a DIY guy. Something needed fixing in my house, I did it. Unfortunately age and physical barriers caught up with me and about all I can do now is change light bulbs. I love watching your type of video though.
Just found your channel- I'm a 61 y.o. chick with a 1940 something house - since most contractors think I'm either stupid, made of money - this ties in with stupid, or I'm an easy target - I am going to try to finish the original walls myself since I found you. Thank you
I do drywall work professionally. I repair water damaged drywall all day at my full time job for a large condo complex and a handy ma'am on the side. I do my repairs essentially the same way. I prefer 5 min mud for the first couple coats
Your jobs must be half ass Knockdown should have been scraped so the board sits flush After the 3 coats you can still see the repair. 37 years as a plasterer this is a quick fix for a quick profit!!!
@@MrTicker69 I certainly didn't want to write a step by step book in a RUclips comment about how I do them. I usually do about 5 coats total with knock downs in between. My repairs are invisible at the end 😉
Hi Melanie, I applaud you on your endeavor. I’m at a learning curve because I would like to become more versatile in my business as a handyman. What can you suggest to become better at drywall repair? I would like to leave an invisible finish!
Homeowner, here because the roofing company that replaced my roof caused a leak… they fixed the roof after that but then told me they are not responsible for any interior damage 🫠 Feeling more confident for this weekend’s project with your instruction!
I’m a diy’er and I’d love to have someone remove all my popcorn ceilings but it’ll have to be me because everyone around here wants 40 bucks plus an hour to do anything like this and they like to stand around taking their time or playing on their phones. I appreciate the videos as an educational thing. Not a fan of mud and even less of the sanding! Lol.
Cultural differences maybe that we like the soft look of textured ceilings and walls in the USA. I've never understood the appeal of wallpaper, which is ubiquitous in the UK.
Thank you Marshall. 👍🏻 I Like texture and smooth. Just depends on the space. But, I will say I’ve seen some ugly texture and some hideous not so smooth.
@@susanholl5994 Yes. Horses for courses/live and let live and all that. It has been very widely used in the UK (and very badly - seen some shocking, headache inducing, examples of combed artex on ceilings and walls) especially in old houses, often in an attempt to mask awful plasterwork.
@@susanholl5994 we use ceiling textures to hide framing imperfections. Trusses will wander, stand up walls at the joints wander. Texture helps hide that. Anytime we texture anything, we are hiding something.
I'm a homeowner who can never find anyone to do jobs right. I have a couple spots that size where prior owners had speakers in the ceiling. Hired a guy to remove them and halfway through had to let him go cause he was doing a horrible job. After watching your video, im sure i can get the materials and do a better job myself. I hate wasting my hard earned money on someone doing diy projects i think i have enough skills to do myself. Thanks for being so detailed in your video and giving a list of the products.
I can do just about anything in renovations, but mudding drywall! I need a lot more practice, I blame my parents for not letting me play with mud when I was a kid.
Amazing video. I’m a diyer. I own my own home so videos like this are a HUGE help. I currently have a whole in my kitchen ceiling that needs to be taped and floated. Now that I’ve watched this I’m much more confident that I’ll be able to do it. Thanks for the video.
I’m a DIYer and I wanted to share I have been following this tutorial to fix my ceiling and wow, so helpful!! The FibaFuse tape is a GAME CHANGER! 👏🏼 Thank you!
Giving the manufacturers recommendation is a plus for the video quality. I have a wall where the drywall is away from the wall. The next thing is, I can push my index finger thru sections of it. I would expect to see that issue on ceiling, but this is a wall. I did no see any leaks or signs of moisture. The dry wall is very dry.
You are awesome!! I’m a first time property investor. I purchased a duplex. It’s been super fun trying to find great contractors that I ended up having to do a lot of the projects myself! I wish I would have seen this prior, I patched a leak in my ceiling and totally botched it, lol yikes… now I know the correct way to have this done in the future! You rock sir! Thank you 😊
Hey man, thanks for all the know-how you are sharing. I'm a painter by trade, and it's nice to be able to start incorporating some drywall repairs into my work with confidence
I'm a DIY since I was 18. Now I'm renovating my 3 story home myself. I thank you for instructing each step and explaining why you are doing the steps. Appreciate It!
I'm a business owner and a DIYer this was really helpful. thank you RUclipsversity!!!!! and thank you for taking the time out to just show us how to do it the right way.
I’m here because my 16 ur old brother in law was in the attic helping me and my dad fix some cameras and fell through into the kitchen he didnt get hurt or anything I saw him dangling in the kitchen and helped him get down but my mom was pissed lol I’ve already put the dry wall I just wanted to see how you plaster the rest. Thanks man good stuff 👍👍
i love the wet rag trick for blending thats such a clever idea , your the drywall master my friend , great job and so many can learn from this , but I didn't know latex came in flavors lol
We had this exact thing happen to us. While we were on vacation the HVAC system leaked and a 5ft chunk of drywall got soaked in water and came crashing down on my shoulder right in the living room. It's been 6 weeks and the insurance wasn't enough to cover the repair after the deductible. I can't look at it anymore. Thank you so much for this step by step video ❤️
Here's a great video to watch next:
How To Skim Coat Your Ugly Ceiling With a PAINT ROLLER!
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Testing my new account. I'm seriously considering starting my own painting channel. Chris Bolin
How do you repair a hole in the wall.
Thank you for making videos like this, it helps everyone especially woman who have to do repairs themselves, Thank you.
I am a DIYER but I want to be a carpenter soooo bad..but I suck at math and no matter how many drywall videos I watch..I still cant do it...lol
DIY...what do you charge for a ceiling spot repair?
Yeah in my 20s my idols were Rock stars, now my idols are guys that are experts at doing drywall and other home improvements.
Sooo true
lol. my idols are still Rock stars. Sadly, one of them left us last January. But, I really appreciate people like this that can do these home improvements and take the time to show people like me how to.
I’m in my 20s and guys like this are more important than rockstars.
Lol, In my Twenties, I did this during the day and played music at night , But the Rock stars , where never my heros, but Jeff Beck was ! Still is ! That guy is 76 , and still one of the best around!
It's funny, I used to stop what I was doing whenever Metallica would be on MTV or whenever a new song would drop. NOW when one of my favorite RUclips contractors drop a video, I stop what I am doing and tune in lol!
My husband passed 2 years ago so its up to me to do repairs. The lower roof in the dining room was leaking. The roof was repaired but of course there is damaged drywall on the ceiling. I appreciate this video, thank you! Ifound it really helpful! I've been using tools that I've never used before drill, saws ect. I'll be using the materials you're using. I can do this!😊
You killed him
@@VictorypokerWhat?!?!? Are you out of your mind???
You go girl!
Sorry for your loss! I lost my husband as well in 2020. So let’s do this! We got this❤
Final results??? Pics??
I'm a 23 yr old contractor just getting started doing jobs on my own. Thank you for the straightforward instruction and helpful explanations throughout the video. Definitely worth the sub
Thx i have a hole in my ceiling for 4 years now after watching you im confident i can repair the hole and make my wife very happy again as its a eye sore
I'm a 60 yr old DIY, just began to renovate places. Gutted an renovated an RV sold, now working on a mobile home. This video is very helpful, gives me a reference. Thanks 😊
Retired pilot, built my own house in the early 90’s. Took me 5 years. Made my own cabinet’s, vanities,trim. Did it all. Now 67, had renal cancer, chemotherapy, etc can’t do much now, but can do most stuff still today, but it takes me longer! Love watching all skilled people do their specialty. Always learning from back when I did mine. Good job!🤠👍
I wish you the best! Sounds like you have had some good times in life.
Thanks for the words! Wouldn’t change a thing! If I could have survived monetarily, I would have flown for free! Thanks again, Ronnie
You're doing everything the way I would. I'm a 71 year old retired painter/paperhanger from NJ. Ran a small business for 45 years. Would rather be young and still working without the pain. Good job.
I'll bet that when you were young you wished you were older, and now that you're older you wish you were young:)
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I'm a drywall company we do a lot Duplexes condos apartment buildings But I have 2 drywall crews of 3 to 4 man teams. And I have 2. To 3 man Tapers and We do houses New construction houses output all the crew If you know we put all the cruise in 1 house just to knock it out And get out of there Whatever really like your video I just came on my know that they're 3 years old You do a good work You're a real good teacher for somebody that wants to try do jobs for themselves
I'm a homeowner with a damaged ceiling from a roof leak. After this video, I think I can fix it myself. Excellent instruction and clarity!
homeschool mom watching. I'm tired of seeing the hole in my garage ceiling and as I am emptying the garage to paint the floors, I ran across a drywall square that would be great for a patch. So glad I found this video! I can't wait to get my firring strips
in place and get to work!
You can do it! 💥🙌🏼😎
66 yr old DIYer here, on a tight budget. I can do this thanks to your clear instructions! 🎉
Right on Sarah. That’s the right attitude to have. Let me know if you run into any questions along the way. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. Good luck!👍🏻😎
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Home owner - never did things like this before.. trying to learn. Great video. Got some repair work in my garage from water damage and this is exactly what I needed to learn.
I’m a 21 year old DIY’er and I have to say this is by far the most interesting and easiest job I’ve ever seen with drywall. I have lots of repairs to do in my house, so I really hope I’ll be able to do it as smoothly.
You can do it! It's actually fun, too.
DIYer have done 5-6 projects. Currently ready to texture a bathroom.
My brother in law. Always told me if you have the tool s you can do it even if make a mistake do it over
I'm a DIY'er who appreciates your clear instructions and tips. I learned a lot from this video. Thanks!
Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!👍🏻😎
I have been in construction for over 30 years. My greatest failing is drywall repair. I've long said that some of the best drywallers are artists at their craft. This video was one of the best instructional videos I have ever seen. I'm still horrible at drywall repair, but now I know where I went wrong. Thanks!
I'm a 3 year painter drywaller, but I feel like I can tackle anything drywall related because of your videos.... some guys that work with me say i've been doing it at least 10 years. Thanks man !
I watched this video 3/4 times in preparation for my first drywall repair in my first home. Followed the steps Paul outlined with the techniques and products he recommended and it turned out perfectly!! Thank you for the knowledge and instruction!!
I am a commercial drywaller and I absolutely love your videos! You do good work , and I love watching and learning from you! Keep em coming! -Rose C.
Hey, good video. I'm a DIY with very little knowledge of home repairs. I'd like to suggest maybe putting together a separate video where you break down what each of this compounds, muds and stuff are for, or why you use them. As for the cats, anytime I do repairs around my house the cat is there watching, knowing cats they are probably grading your work.
Female DIYer. Had a roof leak after a bad storm a couple weeks ago. Thanks so much for this video. We plan to attempt our repair soon.
DIYer's, Thanks for making the videos! We currently relocated from Florida to Kentucky, bought 55 acres with a manufactured home. The manufactured home needs much help and a ton of drywall work. I am currently gutting the home and watching good videos like yours!!
The plan after demo, is windows and doors, followed by repairing all drywall, ceiling to floor and then paint!! Then electrical, new lights, receptacles, ect. then floors and appliances!
Sounds like a good plan.👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting.😎
Great video Paul. I do ceiling repairs in condominium buildings. Most leaks are caused by a leaking bathtub drain or toilet wax ring leaks. I use a oscillating multitool to cut the plaster coated stucco ceiling. Then I use the wood and cut it 4 inches longer on each side of the repair . I also use a thin drill bit to make pilot holes to screw the wood to the ceiling so the plaster won’t crack. Then I screw the new drywall using shims to level the repair and make it flush with the rest of the ceiling. Afterwards I bed the mash tape with 20 minute mud. After the mud sets up I give it a second coat of 20 minute mud through the rest of the repair extending the mud 12 inches from the repair. The third and fourth coats I use 90 minute mud very thinned out so I can skim coat the rest of the repair. I let it dry well between each coat. On the third day I sanded prime it and paint it. Thank you for sharing your techniques specially the skip trowel finish.
Paul u do great work! I live in an older home I have plaster. walls my one wall keeps getting blisters and I have to pill the wall and fix it do u think moisture is coming in the wall.What should I do to fix it?(material) thanks paul
One skilled craftsman Paul, this is as close to art as any trade can get, well done, gifted.
Wow! I really appreciate your kind words! Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend.👍🏻😎
I enjoyed watching this video. You asked your viewers to let you know who we are . . . well, I'm a female who taught myself how to do renov's watching guys like you who take the time to make these videos to educate and help us tackle some home repairs. I am a female who decided to renovate my entire home. So far I have skimmed 2 rooms both walls and ceilings and now a 17 foot stairwell/hallway. By far the sketchiest but boy am I honing my own skills. Thank you so much Paul.
Wow Cindy that’s awesome!👏🏻😎 So glad my videos have helped you with your projects. Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend! -Paul
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Been finishing for 30 years. Nice job! Watched other videos and see exactly why the trade has gone to shit. Proud of you. Matching textures is pure art work and again you are correct flat latex for primar people don't realize. Brand new drywall? As long as you sponge wash after sanding one coat flat latex with long nap roller.your done
Nice video. I recently bought a house and have lived in it for about 2 years now. recent storms caused my ceiling to leak. I called a contractor out and since its a extension and I was unsure about permit history he told me insurance would not cover and that to fix roof section and inside of the room would cost me $12k. I said good bye. And thats what lead me here. I am hoping to be able to do most work on my own and this video has given me some confidence. I am a Master Auto Technician and I feel as if I could do home repair if I just learned a little bit
Superior video, superior work, superior person-brain. I am a homeowner/DIYer who has watched thousands and thousands of youtube videos and saved oodles of money and guaranteed that by doing it ourselves it's going to be done right. My wife and I even fix our own roof leaks on our tiled roof and it's not just the money we save but the hassle of dealing with many, many dishonest incompetent people out there. Thanks from Miami, Florida.
As a DIY homeowner I'm getting ready to do a similar repair where an upstairs tub trap leaked. That texture technique is just what I was looking for. Great video
DIY all the way. I like how you cut the drywall first and then trace on ceiling to get a perfect fit. Thanks for the awesome tip.
Thank you . It’s a good one!💥✅👍🏻😎
Single 54 year old gal who has never done this before. I was able to fix the hole in my ceiling because of you! Thank you!
I’m a DIYer and had to fix one of my tenants ceiling from water damage from the tenant’s above kitchen sink. I saved a lot of money by watching your video. Thank you!
This is our same dilemma! Our kitchen sink leaked into the basement and now its ruined! Im worried about mold 😢
Hey Paul, 32yr old DIY’er and homeowner here and just want to say thanks for this video, it was precisely what I was looking for, especially the tips on how/when to do each step of the process, those were crucial!
A little tip to home owners if you get a leak in a ceiling as soon as you notice put a whole in it so it doesn’t spread across the whole board it can prevent the sheet from bowing and falling the water spreads and starts soaking the drywall causing it to turn soft and the screws pull loose
Reading that gave me a headache 😔
First! You must fix leak!
@@JoeKing67. of course the leak has to be fixed I just stated that if you come across a leak in your ceiling just put a hole in the drywall if not the water spreads across the whole board and causes the paper backing to start letting water into the gypsum and it turns back into mud and the whole board will sag and finally collapse if you put a whole in it and let it drip into a pal then all you have to fix is the hole that you put into it not the whole ceiling. In some cases you will have to take the board down to fix the problem
Water stain is over a bed so can’t put a hole in the drywall and allow it to drip. I put a bucket in the attic to catch the drip but we found the damage too late. One of 4 rooms with ceiling damage from separate roof leaks.
@@JT_70 as long as your ceiling isn’t sagging your good just fix the leak and stain kill will get rid of the water marks but sorry to hear your dealing with leaks
I am a DIY person. We removed a wood stove and the ceiling needed repair. You helped. Thank you
I am a 68-year-old DIY and next week I have to do the exact same repair in my daughters' condo garage as her A/C condensate was not draining and when I had cleared the clog, the water overflowed the T junction and got the ceiling soaked. So I had to take out the section of drywall that was soaked along with the insulation and install a longer verticle drain pipe to prevent the rush of water from the A/C condensate bin from overflowing. That repair went extremely well, but now I need to replace the section of drywall that I took out and replace it with a new section, just like you just did! I have always been able to cover screw heads with mud but when it comes to filling in gaps, I haven't been that successful! I will try to track down the same tape that you used in the video and give it a try...again! Sometimes this old dog just is past any new training!
As the owner of 1940's row home where something is always either leaking, cracking, or creaking this demystifies the exact repair I have coming up. I'm not doing this myself, but at least I better understand what questions to ask before I choose my pro. Thank you so much!!
DIY who needs to repair my water damaged ceiling. Just what I needed to know. Thanks for sharing
I am a contractor. Love your tricks. Sometimes we get so stuck in out ways its difficult to see a different method until someone else shows us. Hence we learn. Over my carreer in the trades i have probably done the most of drywall finishing, and drywall repairs can be the worst to finish properly and match existing finish, like there was no repair in the first place, thats the goal. Its much easier to finish new drywall. I appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone who wants to know and doing a great job in the process. you tha man! Fyi you have sold me on the fibafuse. I am used to using mesh tape with a hot mud, but if i can get a flatter tape that fuses better with the mud, those who finish drywall know thats the way to go. Keep it up man!
I’m a painter 40years and I got a lot of tips from your videos especially tracing the new pice and marking the spot where it was a real game changer for me and I always give you credit for the trick
I'm a DIYer working on ceiling repair from Hurricane Ian which just passed last night. Things are not as bad as they could be, so I'm thankful. I appreciate this video to give me some tips for repairing the damage to my ceilings. Thank you!!
Yeah, I’m a Handyman and I do drywall just the way you do great tips in the video
You are a lifesaver, Paul! You showed me how to fix this exact problem with my damaged ceiling due to a leaking roof! Thanks for the instruction!
I’m in the same boat. Lol
this guy knows what he’s doing. good work! Quick tip: don’t be afraid to open up your patches with more mud too the sides, most of the times there will be a border and to erase that border so it can look flat and smooth as possible I recommend opening it wider.
I have been self employed for the last year and helping folks with DIY projects that they need an extra hand or do not want to do themselves. Painting, gardening, landscaping, installing furniture and other projects. I need to learn more to have more expertise. That is why I am here watching. Thanks for the video tutorial.
self employed Painter learning home improvement. Been painting for 2 yrs and now starting dry wall repair. Thank you so much I learned a lot!
My 82 year old Grandmas celing! Thankyou so very much
This has definitely been an informative video. I have a hole in the ceiling in my garage that's been there since 2018. I have tried to tackle it and now i know i've been concentrating on the wrong thing. Me being a novice in this area thought I had to scrape away the texture around the hole on the existing sheetrock to ensure proper blending. I have racked my brain trying to figure out how to scrap off the old texture. When I tackle this again I plan to get it finished and in the past.
Great work Paul! It's good to see work being done in a home that's occupied and furnished. So many videos are done in a new or renovated space and its hard to truly gauge some of the obstacles you have to prepare for when the space is being utilized. I'm a DIY'er, and appreciate you sharing your skills. Def learned some new tricks and techniques that I had not seen or been taught. Thanks.
I'm a DIY'er never done drywall. Your video is excellent and I was able to fix the drywall in my ceiling after a leak from the pipes above.
If you're a beginner? Always let the mud dry before putting on another coat
Great tutorial. I’m a 67 yr old Jane of all trades. This was the perfect video for my present situation. My toilet leaked down on my laundry wall ceiling. I always hate doing drywall, because I’m not great at it. I think I can get better watching your videos. You explain things really well.
Very nice job. I am a contractor that does quite a bit of sheetrock / taping and mudding /repair.
It's nice to see your quality work. It's even nicer not being the one doing it for once! Great work Paul. I'd hire you in a second on my crew.
Nothing makes my day more frustrating than having to doing dry wall all day
I am a homeowner. I would definitely let you work on my house You are thorough and clean and know your trade.
Hi! I'm a painter but end up doing a lot of drywall. I've learned everything I know(which honestly isn't much) by watching videos from people like you . So thanks. Evidently my work is pretty good because I have been very busy lately, and it is flood season where I am. So again thank you for all the great info and product info!
I’m an HVAC contractor and general DIY type but I’ve never been good at drywall. In fact, next to plumbing, I generally hate to mess with it. This video helps a great deal. I’ve got an old house that is a fixer upper and I’ll have to tackle all of the rock repairs with various textures. I’ll make certain to check out your other videos. Thanks!
I’m watching because most recently with the passed storm here in California. My grandparents house roof didn’t hold up. We are getting their roof fix but their ceiling drywall needs repair. I’m going to fix it for them because we use most our money on repairing their roof! Thank you for this video! People like us really need it! Highly appreciate it
Hey Paul, I'm a homeowner who does most of my own repairs. Had a washing machine drain clog and need to repair the drywall still. Thanks to your videos I feel rather confident I can do this. God bless you, your family and friends.
How'd it go?
@@onblastcortez1179 finished quickly and looked pretty good when it was all done.
@@XykOtyK glad to hear that!
Thanks Paul! This is exactly what I needed. My roof leaked and caused a hole in the ceiling almost exactly like the one in the video. I got a new roof and needed to repair the hole. You made it easy for me. Awesome video!
This is one of the best ceiling repair videos I've seen. I feel confident in repairing my ceiling now. Of course, I have to get the roof fixed first 😉
Awesome!👏🏻 I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!😎 -Paul
I came across your video after waking up to a flooded bathroom on my second floor which damaged the first floor ceiling. About 3 feet of the ceiling cracked in a straight line.. I also have some water marks and a few big bubbles. I plan to wait until the area is dried before starting the repairs etc. Your video is on track and it is very helpful to me. This is also my first time so I will be watching your video a few times over and over. Thanks again for your very detailed instructions. PS. I just replaced the water supply valve and the floatation device in the toilet tank - these two culprits are responsible for the damage, smile.
I'm a DIYer and just started watching your videos. I appreciate that you give pro tips, explain reasoning behind these, and provide the 'secret sauce' to getting an awesome finished product. Gives me hope that maybe I can do this and not mess up my home. Thanks for all that you're doing to share your expertise!
I need to do the exact same ceiling repair. You make it look deceptively easy. Do I dare try to do this myself? I'm tempted....🤔
I am faced with the same dilemma.
Ikr...🤔
So did you do it yourself?
Im a wanna be diyer. Wish I would’ve found your videos before I started. Haha. You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing!
Lol! That cat was saying... "Thanks Paul for making my house look purrrrfect again!....you the man!"
yes you are the man Paul!
DIY person here. Had a similar situation in my closet. Will be watching this several times while I do my patch job. Thanks so much.
I'm doing some drywall repairs under one of my windows and this is just what I needed to finish the job, with some practice I think I cand do the skim coat and nock down as close as possible as what you did, I've done lots of drywall repairs around my house but never been satisfied with the results. Wish me luck this time, thank you Sir for sharing your talents, I appreciate it very much.
I’m a DIYer. 51 years old and trying to fix up my house without spending a fortune. I’m not a rich person, so this is how I have to do it! Thanks so much for your help!
In my younger days I was a DIY guy. Something needed fixing in my house, I did it. Unfortunately age and physical barriers caught up with me and about all I can do now is change light bulbs. I love watching your type of video though.
we're all sure you still got it old dude! you still tough and cool brother!
I'm in the same boat Jim. I keep plugging through the pain.
@@blackfender100 I figure that's me too but now I'm better informed on what I can't manage anymore.. :) Thanks Jim
This was an exceptional video. Learned a few things I didn't know. Thank you for posting this. You just saved me alot of money. Subscribing.
Just found your channel- I'm a 61 y.o. chick with a 1940 something house - since most contractors think I'm either stupid, made of money - this ties in with stupid, or I'm an easy target - I am going to try to finish the original walls myself since I found you. Thank you
30 y/o electrician and DIYer. Doing some drywall side work for a friend. Thanks for the awesome video!
I do drywall work professionally. I repair water damaged drywall all day at my full time job for a large condo complex and a handy ma'am on the side. I do my repairs essentially the same way. I prefer 5 min mud for the first couple coats
Your jobs must be half ass
Knockdown should have been scraped so the board sits flush
After the 3 coats you can still see the repair.
37 years as a plasterer this is a quick fix for a quick profit!!!
@@MrTicker69 I certainly didn't want to write a step by step book in a RUclips comment about how I do them. I usually do about 5 coats total with knock downs in between. My repairs are invisible at the end 😉
@@Constructachick school these punks!
Hi Melanie, I applaud you on your endeavor. I’m at a learning curve because I would like to become more versatile in my business as a handyman. What can you suggest to become better at drywall repair? I would like to leave an invisible finish!
👍 nice, Alway use 5 min, rookies use box mud
Homeowner, here because the roofing company that replaced my roof caused a leak… they fixed the roof after that but then told me they are not responsible for any interior damage 🫠 Feeling more confident for this weekend’s project with your instruction!
I’m a diy’er and I’d love to have someone remove all my popcorn ceilings but it’ll have to be me because everyone around here wants 40 bucks plus an hour to do anything like this and they like to stand around taking their time or playing on their phones. I appreciate the videos as an educational thing. Not a fan of mud and even less of the sanding! Lol.
Great job. Although never understood the appeal of textured ceilings. Best wishes from the UK.
Cultural differences maybe that we like the soft look of textured ceilings and walls in the USA. I've never understood the appeal of wallpaper, which is ubiquitous in the UK.
Thank you Marshall. 👍🏻 I Like texture and smooth. Just depends on the space. But, I will say I’ve seen some ugly texture and some hideous not so smooth.
Couldn’t agree more Susan!🙌🏼😎 Thanks for watching and commenting! -Paul
@@susanholl5994 Yes. Horses for courses/live and let live and all that. It has been very widely used in the UK (and very badly - seen some shocking, headache inducing, examples of combed artex on ceilings and walls) especially in old houses, often in an attempt to mask awful plasterwork.
@@susanholl5994 we use ceiling textures to hide framing imperfections. Trusses will wander, stand up walls at the joints wander. Texture helps hide that. Anytime we texture anything, we are hiding something.
I’m a DIY-er thank you for talking me through this process so throughly.
I'm a homeowner who can never find anyone to do jobs right. I have a couple spots that size where prior owners had speakers in the ceiling. Hired a guy to remove them and halfway through had to let him go cause he was doing a horrible job. After watching your video, im sure i can get the materials and do a better job myself. I hate wasting my hard earned money on someone doing diy projects i think i have enough skills to do myself. Thanks for being so detailed in your video and giving a list of the products.
I can do just about anything in renovations, but mudding drywall! I need a lot more practice, I blame my parents for not letting me play with mud when I was a kid.
Female diyer for my home repair remedies. Thank you Paul.
Doing the exact same thing right now. Ice dam caused the ceiling to leak, so I'm saving about a grand doing it myself
That’s awesome Matt!👏🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting my friend!😎 -Paul
Amazing video. I’m a diyer. I own my own home so videos like this are a HUGE help. I currently have a whole in my kitchen ceiling that needs to be taped and floated. Now that I’ve watched this I’m much more confident that I’ll be able to do it. Thanks for the video.
I’m a DIYer and I wanted to share I have been following this tutorial to fix my ceiling and wow, so helpful!! The FibaFuse tape is a GAME CHANGER! 👏🏼 Thank you!
Amazing damaged drywall ceiling repair! You're very talented as well as artistic!
I really appreciate the kind words TA G!🙏 Thank you so much for watching and commenting my friend!😎 -Paul
Giving the manufacturers recommendation is a plus for the video quality.
I have a wall where the drywall is away from the wall. The next thing is, I can push my index finger thru sections of it.
I would expect to see that issue on ceiling, but this is a wall. I did no see any leaks or signs of moisture. The dry wall is very dry.
Great video and explanation. I knew the basics on drywall repair but your videos definitely taught me a lot more. 🙏 thanks
Wow, thanks so much! I’m a DIY’er and first time home buyer who will need these skills for my wife and I to get a home.
You are awesome!! I’m a first time property investor. I purchased a duplex. It’s been super fun trying to find great contractors that I ended up having to do a lot of the projects myself! I wish I would have seen this prior, I patched a leak in my ceiling and totally botched it, lol yikes… now I know the correct way to have this done in the future! You rock sir! Thank you 😊
DIY...and you’ve saved me thousands teaching us how to do things the right way. Thanks Paul!
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Hey man, thanks for all the know-how you are sharing. I'm a painter by trade, and it's nice to be able to start incorporating some drywall repairs into my work with confidence
That is some great craftsmanship right there!!!!
I'm a DIY since I was 18. Now I'm renovating my 3 story home myself. I thank you for instructing each step and explaining why you are doing the steps. Appreciate It!
I'm a business owner and a DIYer this was really helpful. thank you RUclipsversity!!!!! and thank you for taking the time out to just show us how to do it the right way.
That’s awesome Courtney!👏🏻 Thank you so much for watching and your feedback!😎 -Paul
DIY'er when I have to. You make it look easy.
Never thought I could use a heat gun on drywall, thanks for making me more dangerous✌
Great work.No way would I be able to do half as nice a job as you did. Can never tell there was water damage .
After doing exploration looking for an upstairs leak, this makes me feel so much better about the repairs. Thanks for posting..
I’m here because my 16 ur old brother in law was in the attic helping me and my dad fix some cameras and fell through into the kitchen he didnt get hurt or anything I saw him dangling in the kitchen and helped him get down but my mom was pissed lol I’ve already put the dry wall I just wanted to see how you plaster the rest. Thanks man good stuff 👍👍
Love your video, I own rentals. There’s always a seam crack, something that needs repaired before painting. I’m still trying to master texture.
I really appreciate that Muskogee!🙏 Texturing takes some practice but you’ll get it! Thanks for watching and commenting my friend!😎 -Paul
Good class thank you how much something like that repairs cost to get it done thank you
@@manueljaramillo4813 mucho money
i love the wet rag trick for blending thats such a clever idea , your the drywall master my friend , great job and so many can learn from this , but I didn't know latex came in flavors lol
Hey there Neil!💥👊🏻 Yeah man the rag does the trick for sure! I really appreciate that man! Haha... Definitely different flavors of paint!!!😆 -Paul
What’s the final coat made up of, you mentioned something about sand?
We had this exact thing happen to us. While we were on vacation the HVAC system leaked and a 5ft chunk of drywall got soaked in water and came crashing down on my shoulder right in the living room. It's been 6 weeks and the insurance wasn't enough to cover the repair after the deductible. I can't look at it anymore. Thank you so much for this step by step video ❤️