Dry Wall repair

[Jsf721]

I need to repair a damaged peice of dry wall located in the ceiling of the garage. I had a wall of tiles in the bathroom above fail and water damaged the drywall in the ceiling. About a 2' x 2' section. I have some dry wall and a dry wall knife. What is the best, fastest drying "spackle" to use to smooth out the transition between the patch and the existing ceiling.

Is there a need to tape as well?

I will be picking this up at the local HD on my way home.

Thanks,

 

[akpolaris]

Depending on the style of ceiling texture this may be a bit more difficult than you think according to your post. What is the texture on the ceiling? If that matters. If it does not matter cut it to size and secure it in place. Apply a layer of mud and bed the tape, smooth it out and your arte done.

 

[Zeke]

Yeah, you need some tape. Feather back a bit around your patch if textured and apply the tape. You might like some Mesh tape for this. If you want fast dry, buy the stuff in the sack. Remember that hard v. dry are different. You shouldn't paint it until the color looks the same all over (dry).

 

[SteveCh]

Whatever you do, don't blow off the taping. Before too long, the cracks will be there, trust me. That's a small piece worth the small extra labor to tape it.

 

[kazlx]

I wouldn't use mesh tape, but I hate it. For patches, I usually cut my patch about 1" oversize, then cut the drywall away to size from the back side. This leaves a little flap all the way around. Then, I'll just seat it and tape from the front like normal.

 

[Jsf721]

Thanks guys,

Will be picking this up tonight and at least cutting the bad out and cleaning any mess that might be growing in there with Bleach 10:1. I will let it dry over night and tomorrow after work I will install the patch and tape and spakle. So it I buy mesh tape I mud, then press in the tape and then mud again and feather. Let dry sand, then mud and let dry and sand then paint.

Sound about right. Ceiling is in rough but OK shape.

Depending on the style of ceiling texture this may be a bit more difficult than you think according to your post. What is the texture on the ceiling? If that matters. If it does not matter cut it to size and secure it in place. Apply a layer of mud and bed the tape, smooth it out and your arte done.

Yeah, you need some tape. Feather back a bit around your patch if textured and apply the tape. You might like some Mesh tape for this. If you want fast dry, buy the stuff in the sack. Remember that hard v. dry are different. You shouldn't paint it until the color looks the same all over (dry).

Whatever you do, don't blow off the taping. Before too long, the cracks will be there, trust me. That's a small piece worth the small extra labor to tape it.

 

[dirttracker18]

I wouldn't use mesh tape, but I hate it. For patches, I usually cut my patch about 1" oversize, then cut the drywall away to size from the back side. This leaves a little flap all the way around. Then, I'll just seat it and tape from the front like normal.

^^^^ Do this

To answer your question from above, with mesh you DO NOT mud first. Only mud first with paper. The mesh is self adhesive.

However I prefer the method quoted above.

 

[Jsf721]

Great idea. Thanks.

I wouldn't use mesh tape, but I hate it. For patches, I usually cut my patch about 1" oversize, then cut the drywall away to size from the back side. This leaves a little flap all the way around. Then, I'll just seat it and tape from the front like normal.

 

[Jsf721]

Thanks. I never used mesh tape before. Thanks.

^^^^ Do this

To answer your question from above, with mesh you DO NOT mud first. Only mud first with paper. The mesh is self adhesive.

However I prefer the method quoted above.

 

[PT Doc]

I wouldn't use mesh tape, but I hate it. For patches, I usually cut my patch about 1" oversize, then cut the drywall away to size from the back side. This leaves a little flap all the way around. Then, I'll just seat it and tape from the front like normal.

Great tip. Does the edge look as smooth as if it was taped?

 

[Robert0155379]

Looks as good as taped joint and easier. Fixed a bunch of holes that way.

 

[beerdog]

Search you tube. There are a zillion good vids on repairing drywall. Don't expect it to look great if this is your first time. At least it is in the garage.

 

[PhantomEB]

If you havent done it yet, put some sticks that are longer than the hole size to screw the filler piece in to for support.

 

[pmiranda]

And I hear you're not supposed to use bleach on mold. Just normal cleaners like vinegar, and let everything dry out well before buttoning it back up. I have this project to do in my garage but I still need to make sure the roof is well and truly fixed before I bother.

 

[BrianMcCallister]

Decide whether you want to repaint the whole wall or just touch up patched areas. If you’re just patching tiny nail holes, you can cover up the repairs by dabbing on touch-up paint with a soft cloth.
If you’re patching a large number of holes and other damage, prime the patched walls before repainting -- especially if you’re choosing a semigloss or shinier finish. The higher the gloss, the more different surface textures will appear between the patch and the surrounding paint.