Ceiling texture repair - how to do this?
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Tim The Tool Man
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First you will want to trowel in enough joint compound to bring that tape line even with the rest of the ceiling. let it dry then take some rolled/balled up kraft paper and more joint compound and roll or dab it on the ceiling to match the finish. you shouldn't need to paint it once it drys.
70R
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They call them "stomp brushes" around here. I'm new to this also (they don't do it in Chicago), and I have a small patch I need to fix too.
I was told that they have different types of brushes, so matching it can be tricky.
Good luck.
Joe
I was told that they have different types of brushes, so matching it can be tricky.
Good luck.
Joe
Architorture
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it is made with a brush that sort of looks like the bristles have all been pushed out to the sides. i would scrap down the texture immediately around the damage area to approximately the width of the joint knife you are going to use to do the repair. otherwise you are going to have a hell of a time getting a flat patch over the damaged area.
i would recommend a setting type compound like durabond...faster drying and it won't sag. then get that brush nice and coated in compound and dab it around the area to blend it in with the neighboring texture. let dry and paint.
i would recommend a setting type compound like durabond...faster drying and it won't sag. then get that brush nice and coated in compound and dab it around the area to blend it in with the neighboring texture. let dry and paint.
38 Dodge Coupe
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You can google texture drywall and see several youtube videos on this technique. Here is a company that I have used that has a great product that should help you with your project. http://www.texmaster.com/rollimpress.html
jmlcolorado
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I'd scrape the texture a few inches off on each side of the bad tape joint. Then fill on the joint with Multi purpose drywall compound. Let it dry, sand smooth.
Then pick up a texture brush. Home Depot has them for under $10.
I like to use a scrap piece of drywall and then add a bit of water to some joint compound. Test is with your brush. Dab it in the compound, then dab the brush lightly to the scrap piece.
If the texture is too heavy, add a little more water.
Do this until your texture on the scrap piece resembles the ceiling. Then dab away at the ceiling.
It's going to be hard to match it exactly, cause everyone has their own technique, and the mud will likely not be mixed exactly the same consistency as the original installer, but it'll look a HELL of a lot better then what you see now.
Don't get discouraged if it doesn't look exactly right. It takes a skilled drywaller to match texture perfectly.
If the ceiling is painted now, you will need to prime the patch well, then paint the whole ceiling. If you don't prime it, the paint will flash and you'll see exactly where you did your repair.
Then pick up a texture brush. Home Depot has them for under $10.
I like to use a scrap piece of drywall and then add a bit of water to some joint compound. Test is with your brush. Dab it in the compound, then dab the brush lightly to the scrap piece.
If the texture is too heavy, add a little more water.
Do this until your texture on the scrap piece resembles the ceiling. Then dab away at the ceiling.
It's going to be hard to match it exactly, cause everyone has their own technique, and the mud will likely not be mixed exactly the same consistency as the original installer, but it'll look a HELL of a lot better then what you see now.
Don't get discouraged if it doesn't look exactly right. It takes a skilled drywaller to match texture perfectly.
If the ceiling is painted now, you will need to prime the patch well, then paint the whole ceiling. If you don't prime it, the paint will flash and you'll see exactly where you did your repair.
