Patching Bathroom Ceiling

You ll also want to cut the piece a little smaller than the opening.

Patching bathroom ceiling.

Add wooden cleats behind each side for support. Cut a piece of scrap wood that is 1 2 thinner than the opening to allow for the thickness of drywall. This is a horrible job on a ceiling so make sure you wear a dust mask and protective glasses for your safety. The first step in repairing your bathroom walls and ceiling is removing the chipped spots.

How to patch a ceiling score the perimeter. Place mesh tape over the patch piece and spread joint compound. Mud the other patches and repaired areas with the drywall compound. Use a 6 inch taping knife to peel off the loose layers of paint and paper and the crumbly bits in the drywall s.

Once all the loose paint has been completely removed use a sander with a medium grit paper to sand and smooth the ceiling down as much as possible. Place a drop cloth beneath the work area put on safety glasses then use a utility knife to make a. Once the chipped paint is gone the surface will be uneven since some areas will have a layer or more of paint. Cut a rectangle around the damaged area.

How to fix peeling paint on the bathroom wall ceiling remove chipped paint. Apply a second and third coat of the compound over repairs then sand until smooth. Attach a patch piece to the cleats. Clean with a damp rag to.

Fasten as many screws as needed to the ceiling to secure the plaster to the lath image 1.