How do I repair a crack in the popcorn ceiling? It runs across the room. We put texture on the crack to fill it in, but it looks like a mess over a crack.
To repair a crack in a textured drywall ceiling: 1. From each side of the crack, scrape away the popcorn texture about 3 inches surrounding the crack. 2. Cut and remove any loose drywall seam tape. 3. Apply joint tape over the crack and just enough compound to cover the tape. Allow to dry. 4. Lightly sand the repair to blend with the surface. 5. Clean the surface and apply a popcorn ceiling texture spray following the manufacturer’s instructions. It helps to practice on a scrap piece of drywall or wood first.
We're happy to explain! The reason for adding a drywall screw first is to reattach the drywall to the stud, keeping it secure and in place. If you're interested in more details, you can follow the written guide here: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/patch-and-repair-drywall. Let us know if you have any other questions. 💙
Hi Sharon, we're glad you asked. Here is a guide that you might find helpful: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/replace-a-bathtub-or-shower-faucet We wish you luck on your bathroom project! 🚿
Start by checking the patch to ensure it’s completely dry and blends smoothly with the surface. If you're hanging something light, a small screw into the patched area should work fine. You can gently drill a new, smaller hole in the center of the patched area to avoid cracking or weakening the patch. However, if you want to be on the safe side, it’s a good idea to reinforce the area with a wall anchor to securely hold your item. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with using drywall anchors: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-use-drywall-anchors. Please let us know if you have any other questions, Nyisha. We're always here to help! 💙
I have some popped nails. I was told to place a drywall screw above the nail and REMOVE the popped nail then cover with compound, sand, prime and paint. Should the screw be removed ?
The nail can be removed, if possible, or driven back into the wall. The additional drywall screw holds the drywall to the studs and should be left in place. Make sure the drywall screw head is slightly below the surface then spackle and sand the patch over the screw and popped nail.
Since access to your plumbing is important, we recommend getting a professional opinion for this repair as that may impact on how it should be handled.
Hi Kathy, we have an easy to follow guide on ceiling repairs you can check out the link here 🔨✨: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-patch-and-repair-your-ceiling
Your drywall might be ⅝″ rather than ½″. If it is ⅝″ thick, it will be easier to make a patch with ⅝″ drywall. Tape and feather the edges with joint compound or spackling. After it has dried, sand smooth. If you use a ½″ thick patch, you can skim coat the patch to build it up to the same level as the wall. Tape the edges and apply several thin coats of joint compound or spackling until it is even with the existing wall surface. After it has dried, sand smooth.
You keep saying to "feather" the spackle but don't actually explain what that means. Sometime needing this video, like me, doesn't actually know what what "feathering" is.
Feathering the spackling means tapering the compound by gradually reducing the amount of spackling from the center of the repair to the edges - creating a smooth transition from the patch to the existing wall. After the spackling has dried, you can smooth the compound with sandpaper or a sanding sponge.
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Well done Andre. Your positivity is on point!
Redoing an office. Andre you are a lifesaver!
Glad we could help!
I didnt know about the textured spray! Awesome video! Thank you Andre 🙂
The demonstration appears easy enough for me. Thank you very much for making this video.
So proud of you Andre !! Great video !
Thanks Andre, very cool.
Great video, Thank you for your tips 👍
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How do I repair a crack in the popcorn ceiling? It runs across the room. We put texture on the crack to fill it in, but it looks like a mess over a crack.
To repair a crack in a textured drywall ceiling:
1. From each side of the crack, scrape away the popcorn texture about 3 inches surrounding the crack.
2. Cut and remove any loose drywall seam tape.
3. Apply joint tape over the crack and just enough compound to cover the tape. Allow to dry.
4. Lightly sand the repair to blend with the surface.
5. Clean the surface and apply a popcorn ceiling texture spray following the manufacturer’s instructions. It helps to practice on a scrap piece of drywall or wood first.
Totally agree with the comments here--I love Andre!
Great video!
very helpful
It’s so helpful.😍😍😍👋👋👋
Can you patch a small hole and the screw a toilet holder back into the same spot?
Thank you!!
What do you do to patch cracks in walls in walls and ceiling?
This may be a dumb question but why do I need to add a drywall screw before driving the first nail 1:16?
We're happy to explain! The reason for adding a drywall screw first is to reattach the drywall to the stud, keeping it secure and in place. If you're interested in more details, you can follow the written guide here: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/patch-and-repair-drywall. Let us know if you have any other questions. 💙
Can you use spackling compound a plaster wall repair?
Hey Andre - I have few horizontal straight drywall cracks in couple of roofs around 3/10 cm. wide and up to 6 feet long. Can you please suggest
How do you use the drywall clip
How do I replace full 8x10 sheets?
Can you do a video on replacing shower facets? Thank you.
Hi Sharon, we're glad you asked. Here is a guide that you might find helpful: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/replace-a-bathtub-or-shower-faucet
We wish you luck on your bathroom project! 🚿
How do repairs water damage ceiling?
When you say to use compound, what is that
Can a big hole be fixed?
Are there teaching classes at lowes to teach this and actually do it in class?
I have a new product for Dyi. How do I get in contact with someone to present it.
what do i do if i patch the small hole from a screw but i need to into the same hole to hang an item? help?
Start by checking the patch to ensure it’s completely dry and blends smoothly with the surface. If you're hanging something light, a small screw into the patched area should work fine. You can gently drill a new, smaller hole in the center of the patched area to avoid cracking or weakening the patch. However, if you want to be on the safe side, it’s a good idea to reinforce the area with a wall anchor to securely hold your item. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you with using drywall anchors: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-use-drywall-anchors. Please let us know if you have any other questions, Nyisha. We're always here to help! 💙
I have some popped nails. I was told to place a drywall screw above the nail and REMOVE the popped nail then cover with compound, sand, prime and paint. Should the screw be removed ?
The nail can be removed, if possible, or driven back into the wall. The additional drywall screw holds the drywall to the studs and should be left in place. Make sure the drywall screw head is slightly below the surface then spackle and sand the patch over the screw and popped nail.
Thank you
Have a crack from top of wall to plumbing access can I fill it?
Since access to your plumbing is important, we recommend getting a professional opinion for this repair as that may impact on how it should be handled.
Great vid
I need to repair a hole in my kitchen ceiling. what do I use?
Hi Kathy, we have an easy to follow guide on ceiling repairs you can check out the link here 🔨✨: www.lowes.com/n/how-to/how-to-patch-and-repair-your-ceiling
What size furring strips to use?
Cut the holes to find supporting studs, however new 1/2" drywall is "thinner" (like 1/16th or so thinner) than original 80s' drywalls. What can I do?
Your drywall might be ⅝″ rather than ½″. If it is ⅝″ thick, it will be easier to make a patch with ⅝″ drywall. Tape and feather the edges with joint compound or spackling. After it has dried, sand smooth.
If you use a ½″ thick patch, you can skim coat the patch to build it up to the same level as the wall. Tape the edges and apply several thin coats of joint compound or spackling until it is even with the existing wall surface. After it has dried, sand smooth.
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You didn’t cover how to repair drywall cracks
Why do you need to add a nail above a nail pop? Why not just hammer down the nail pop and spackle over it?
My puppy has chewed along my wall...not a deep hole just a big space like she's stripping the wall
You keep saying to "feather" the spackle but don't actually explain what that means. Sometime needing this video, like me, doesn't actually know what what "feathering" is.
Feathering the spackling means tapering the compound by gradually reducing the amount of spackling from the center of the repair to the edges - creating a smooth transition from the patch to the existing wall. After the spackling has dried, you can smooth the compound with sandpaper or a sanding sponge.
Sorry, a new product for DIY. I would like to present it to someone.
Without any texturing, those repairs will be very visible afterward.
I know I’m not the only one here who punched a hole in the wall.😅
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