How To Patch A Swirl Textured Ceiling
You ll have to paint the entire ceiling afterward and even then the patched area won t match perfectly.
How to patch a swirl textured ceiling. In today s video on paul peck drywall tv i m going to show you an amazing trick to match knockdown texture on a ceiling repair with the knockdown texture sp. How to fix a crack in a swirled ceiling. In order to repair the ceiling like a pro you will need to practice the swirl texture on a few scrap pieces of drywall. How to repair hole in ceiling.
Every texture requires a different process to get smooth ceilings. Different than popcorn ceilings sand finished ceilings have a fine gritty finish that. Repairing a swirl ceiling can be difficult because the texture can be hard to match between the existing pattern and the new patch. In this video i show steps to making good the ceiling repair and preparation and matching in the swirl artexing texture pattern small stipple brush 6 occ.
The end result is a beautiful flat ceiling. This is how i tackle an orange peel texture. How to repair a sand finished ceiling. Leah from see jane drill demonstrates a quick and easy technique to repair a hole in a textured wall or ceiling so well that you would never even know that t.
Many ceilings develop cracks over time from changes in humidity expanding or contracting ceiling joints. You shouldn t begin the project unless you are confident that you can match the texture. Swirl drywall textures have been around in the midwest and eastern united states for decades. These cracks aren t usually signs of structural.
Many ceilings constructed of drywall simply have a coat of paint but others have a more decorative appearance. Perfection calls for scraping off and retexturing the entire ceiling after the patch is complete. Using a joint compound or special paint you can create numerous patterns on the ceiling such as a swirl. While some people like smooth ceilings others enjoy some texture.
Even a pro can t achieve that. But you can learn how to patch a textured ceiling yourself for a lot less.