How to Repair a Large Drywall Hole in Your Ceiling

How to Repair a Large Drywall Hole in Your Ceiling - Thrift Diving

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My refrigerator caused a water leak from my kitchen down into the basement. I'm embarrassed to admit that I left the large hole in the ceiling for three years before I patched it. If you had a water leak, too, that damaged your drywall but aren't sure how to fix the drywall, this tutorial will help the everyday homeowner how to fix it themselves without paying the expensive costs for a handy-person or contractor! My ceiling is a textured ceiling, so my repair is specific to that type of ceiling, but these instructions can be used for smooth or textured ceilings.
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@lindysmith13 4 жыл бұрын

You are so talented. Who cares if it takes 3 years, I bet you weren't sitting around watching tv the whole time! You are an inspiration.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Linda! It was always one of those projects where I was like, "Meh, I'll get it done later..." So glad I finally finished it!

@jeniwatkins3297 4 жыл бұрын

Love that you do this! More women need to know how to take care of things like this at home. Why pay someone a bunch of money for something simple and cheap to do yourself. I grew up around construction. My dad and maternal grandfather were contractors. Uncles, cousins, brothers....it's quite literally in our blood I believe. Lol. Though I am the only female that is crazy enough to do it. But, I grew up working with dad and my older brothers building stuff. Running heavy equipment and a dump truck, before I could legally drive a car on the road. I loved it!!! Tried to look at other careers...and nothing made me happy. I finally gave in and went with my heart. Working my way up from laborer, apprentice and ended up in civil engineering. Nearly 30 yrs of it and now retired a d wishing I was still out there on a site playing with the guys in the mud. Lol 🤣🤷‍♀️ I'm weird

@mermaiddiyartist8119 4 жыл бұрын

Jeni Watkins exactly. It’s all easier than everyone thinks. 💖

@tylowe78 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. I've always believe in doing things yourself. Save money. My dad was a strong believer in doing things yourself.

@andreaf5765 4 жыл бұрын

I went to school for it. But was more confident in high school than as an adult 😂. It's ridiculous and slightly sad.....

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

@@andreaf5765 I think as a kid we have less fear of messing up, less fear of consequences, too!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

@@tylowe78 I agree! There is a power and confidence in doing things yourself!

@artladybluntzer4112 4 жыл бұрын

i really cannot count the number of patches i have made over the years. Friends and family members, call Edie, she knows how to float dry wall. good job and God bless

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! I have a friend with a big hole in her ceiling from a tub leak and I think her hole has been there 3 years too! I should go and help her....

@artladybluntzer4112 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving yes you should

@numa.k 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so grateful that you shared this! We’re moving into our first home soon and this is something I need to know for future repairs. THANK YOU for sharing your talent with us all ❤️

@naydorsey1398 4 жыл бұрын

Hey👋🏽 love it when you upload, it’s been a while. Love this channel💕

@luella2897 4 жыл бұрын

How Handy !! We just had a major leak from our washer which is located above the family room. Yep we have a hole now too !! But, I'm going to "cheat" and just forward this video to my sweet hubby !! LOL !!! He can have the honor of repairing it! ;)

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, that works too! lol Glad you will fix it immediately instead of waiting!

@marestar64 4 жыл бұрын

This is just what I needed to watch. I feel like I can redo my ceiling patch job from 16 years ago that covered the hole but looks awful. Thank you!

@me20111101 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Many Thanks For All That You Do! For educating people to repair their humble homes. You are a remarkable DIY lady!

@christylynn543 4 жыл бұрын

New subscriber! I literally have to do this same project. Same textured ceiling and everything! This was extremely helpful. Now I feel confident enough to take on this project!! Thank you!

@naturalNstylish 4 жыл бұрын

I love making repairs! It's nice to see that you don't shy away from ANYTHING!! 😉

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It is rewarding to make repairs because you feel self-sufficient!

@candacetoms4927 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a total life saver! Our contractor dropped off the face of the earth, leaving a big hole in our garage ceiling. I was seriously hoping there was a way I could patch it without calling another contractor in and this is the ticket!

@antiquesrestoration3874 4 жыл бұрын

You're such an accomplished DIYer and very inspirational. Thanx!

@suzetteccc 3 жыл бұрын

You're amazing. We had a leak in the garage so it's been over a year since we repaired it. It's an area we hardly go into. That's my excuse. Your did an amazing job. I have no tools so might find a friend ( or son-in-law) to do it for me!

@madyson3 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Very helpful. We just had a fridge leak into our basement ceiling this weekend. We do all our remote learning in our basement (and playing) so I need to get it fixed stat!

@shamamoore3779 4 жыл бұрын

You make fixing things look easy. I’ve seen my husband do this but never paid attention. Thanks for all your videos I’m sharing with all my friends and family.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you watched to see how easy it really is! :) Thanks for sharing!!

@KatherineWhoKnows-ni4nq 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Easy to understand. Clear directions. And not too much personal chit chat-- just enough to make it interesting. Thanks. ☀️

@chrispatterson-simmons3376 3 жыл бұрын

Excellect video. I have to fix a hole in my Boutique before I reopen and, I think you just saved me a lot of money. I will do it myself!!!!! Big Thank you!

@moneymakingmikeg.9555 4 жыл бұрын

Serena, your Carpentry skillz are progressing fantastically. For what it's worth You did a Fantastic job. And you broke it down to very understandable steps. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

That's good to hear that it was easy to follow, Mike! Thank you!!

@thebradoctor 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. I love watching your videos. You have helped me expand my use of power tools! TFS!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! That is awesome to hear!

@kelm1123 2 жыл бұрын

That's what you call a handy woman, awesome job. Now I have to do my kitchen ceiling that I have been avoiding.

@Lizzy43645 4 жыл бұрын

Your texturing looks awesome!

@cw6744 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! You did a great job! You are certainly a Jack of all trades. Being able to do things yourself, saves a lot of money. You are about ready to build that house now☺. Keep up the good work.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

So funny you say that because I am taking an architecture class right now and we are designing a house! Ha! I'm like, "Hmmm....maybe we should just build one, too..."

@cw6744 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving why not? You got this☺.

@trenapatton 4 жыл бұрын

This is so great! I'm really happy that you showed how to do the texture. I was going to leave my repair smooth but now that you showed how easy it is to do the texture, I'm going to do it! Thank you so much for sharing!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think that is what was holding me up--nervous about the texture. But we did texture in carpentry class and it was simple. So I knew it would be simple at home too! You can do it!

@crybabylocr4012 4 жыл бұрын

Sexy

@haleyroland8198 4 жыл бұрын

As a woman and landscape architect who spends a lot of time in wood shops and fabrication labs I just think it’s SO wonderful that I can learn more skills and tools from another woman who knows so much about home repair and construction and who isn’t afraid to try things 🥰

@1brandymonica 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there Selena, I know that you'd make that hole Good as New! I love your work & very inspiring to many worldwide! Keep Up The Great Work.. _Shalom_

@dedecasey3737 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Just got a hold of your videos. I tell you, I'm feeling so motivated, I thought something was wrong with me, cause I like to fix things.....pulled up carpet, found bedbugs Errrrrh. Surprisingly baking soda helped alot

@ianabernas56 4 жыл бұрын

Ty for another great video! We have a hole where our ac unit dripped onto and my dad isn’t able to fix it anymore due to his age. I’ve really been wanting to fix more of the house so they won’t have to worry. I usually repair small holes and was intimidated by the hole in the ceiling, but now I feel like it’s not as bad as I thought!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

You can do it, Iana!

@jenniewells6070 4 жыл бұрын

You go Girl. I wouldn't have thought that you would tackle such a job. Fantastic job!!!!💃💃💃

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! It isn't too hard! :)

@missygrando1965 4 жыл бұрын

You just upgraded my drywall game by 100x.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

For sure! I have more drywall stuff for you, too!!

@maureenbullis1805 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! I need to do this in my living room where we moved a light fixture.

@tylowe78 4 жыл бұрын

You made a perfect cut. Nice job!

@simonebentvelzen8424 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so much!! I had a leak in the kitchen with these kind of walls and didn't know how to fix that. Starting tomorow ;)

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yay, Simone! Let me know how it works for you!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

For written instructions on repairing holes in drywall (and a materials list), visit the blog post: thriftdiving.com/how-to-fix-big-holes-in-drywall-repair/

@davidhinson5010 4 жыл бұрын

Patch? What patch? Great job ma’am. Keep it up from NC.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, David!

@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power 4 жыл бұрын

really nice job blending the textures.

@QueenNanaEva 4 жыл бұрын

Great job. Thanks for the lesson.

@lozarkderccy3254 4 жыл бұрын

Wooooooooooooooow! That patch job was amazing!

@marybronson442 4 жыл бұрын

Very good and informative video. Thank you so much!!!

@theclastylemunroe 4 жыл бұрын

Very 🆒 presentation my friend thanks for sharing with us very informative 💛💛💛

@devolutionist9008 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job! Helpful video. Thanks!

@suhelshaikh8488 4 жыл бұрын

Love your honesty 👍

@Lynker 4 жыл бұрын

I'd say this patch is perfect! Great and easy job. :)

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@formalshorts8561 3 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this video

@steffiekensley8743 Жыл бұрын

I love that a woman is doing this. Was fully expecting to see a man walk us through this. Inspiring! Thank you! I embrace the challenge! It's go-time with this ceiling! 💪💪💪

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

You can do it, Steffie!! Glad I could help! :)

@practicalchurchtech 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant. I'll be using the small boards in the ceiling. Thanks for the idea!

@ThriftDiving 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lanniearmstrong8141 4 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful! I’ll have to use your technique when I patch ours. We are as guilty as you are. LOL You did a wonderful job!

@nyclexi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. It was a reminder to fix a bad patch job from a contractor that knew better than me.😤

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

I've got some of those too!

@robertamaro5616 4 жыл бұрын

You did a great job.

@SewMuchBetter 4 жыл бұрын

Good info, thanks! 😃

@jalilskinner7794 4 жыл бұрын

Great job 🏘💪🏾

@ministerhandrick6750 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cltinturkey 2 жыл бұрын

I remain in awe of your talents! I have a similar problem in my basement ceiling. Do you happen to have a description or video of the leak repair? I paid someone to do the repair a few years ago and I need to rip it apart to check it out. I don't think they did the repair well (or maybe not at all). I'm so bummed, but thankful for you and your skills. Please send me the link if you have any information or documentation on how you repaired the leak from upstairs. Many thanks! Courtney

@ThriftDiving 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear your repair wasn't done right! For my repair, it was only the fridge that had leaked (the water line that was behind the fridge). That was an easy fix that the plumber did. What's over-head that was causing your leak?

@tammyjohnson7401 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. I also start and come back to almost finished jobs. Busy life.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yesssss. I do this all the time! I would just like to start a project and finish it all in one swoop!

@murvinjohnson149 2 жыл бұрын

This is my new DIWife (for real) LOL good job ma'am

@khia555 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for this! Amazing!

@ThriftDiving 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@donnabeem3036 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you never know there was a hole and I had a hole in my bathroom wall and I didn't know how to fix it at the time I didn't know what you did here and what I done was I cut the hole bigger and put in a bathroom cabinet embedded in the wall and it turned out pretty good

@SisterShirley 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for showing people like me( 😮clueless) how to fix things I wouldn't know how to fix and can't hire someone to do -$ I thoroughly enjoy your videos on what to do, and especially what NOT to do Blessings to you!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks, Christine! I know how you feel. When we moved into our house 9 years ago, I knew nothing about improving and fixing my house. I was clueless, but interested in learning! I felt so scared about what if something breaks, how would we afford to fix it?! The more I learn how to do myself, the more confident I feel in my home! And the more pride I have! :) Glad I can help you, too!

@holly5791 4 жыл бұрын

I had a hole in my kitchen ceiling. I repaired the hole, but I have a particular pattern to my textured ceiling. It reminds me of sunflowers. They must have used some kind of stippling brush made just for that. So, I have yet to repair the texture. I have been to many stores that sell paint brushes and have never been able to find anything like that design. If I could find a 4” sunflower stencil, I might make that work? Thanks for the tutorial!😊

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

I've got to see this ceiling! Can you email me.a picture of it? I'll see if I can help! serena@thriftdiving.com

@holly5791 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’ll try to get a good picture. 👍🏻

@dlsdyer9071 4 жыл бұрын

If it is something that you may need to access again (joint that periodically leaks, diverters etc), there are plastic entry panels that screw into sheetrock. There for a purpose is not a bad look

@AP-ps7ke Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ItsTrizzy262 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! You would've never noticed there was a hole there

@jeanine6492 4 жыл бұрын

There are great tips here. By the way I can’t find the final part 10 of your wing back chair re upholstery - is it finished yet?

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

I am embarrassed to admit that I never got done the chair seat cushion yet! I promise I will get it done soon. I put it off because the seat cushion doesn't fit and I wasn't sure if i am going to cut down the cushion or find a new one. It is coming, though!!

@keithupton86ku 4 жыл бұрын

I made it about 30 seconds into the video. I work for a water and fire restoration company- I prevent and dry water damage. Biggest thing to worry about is mold- that patch that she's fixing is dry, but probably growing.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

There was no mold there. It wasn't a continuous leak and no water or moisture ever tough the area again. There was no active leak and everything had dried out for years.

@keithupton86ku 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThriftDiving Good to hear. Forgot if you mentioned it or not- how did the water get there?

@mermaiddiyartist8119 4 жыл бұрын

Need to do this. On one of my patches i need to add a latch & hinges or something. Its bc we need to be able to get to the dryer duct. Still thinking about how to go about it. 🤔

@keithupton86ku 4 жыл бұрын

You can find access panels at all the major home centers.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, check Home Depot or Lowes for access panels. I have one like that in my basement for the old heating unit we had. I can snap of picture of it and show you what it looks like it you need a visual! Just email me: serena@thriftdiving.com

@LGnLA 4 жыл бұрын

Brava, wow!!!❤👏👏👏👏👏

@mermaiddiyartist8119 4 жыл бұрын

Miss your videos

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

I know!😫 I have been busy with a new semester of school--taking an architecture class and residential electrical wiring and it has totally disrupted my schedule! I have also been doing some editing for a big project. But I am here!! More videos coming! :)

@kdunbar77 2 жыл бұрын

What is the tool you’re using for straight lines? It looks like an easy to use T square?

@SLaird22 3 жыл бұрын

I would have had no idea how to "texture" it - filing that away!

@madalyn3597 4 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing I still have a hole and it’s been five years

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Ok, Maddy, time to get supplies, girlfriend! You can do this!

@talkingben3814 3 жыл бұрын

Have you fixed yet

@madalyn3597 3 жыл бұрын

@@talkingben3814 yes

@chandarussell 4 жыл бұрын

I had a hole in the ceiling that I fixed but it is a popcorn ceiling. I loath popcorn ceilings. I’ve never been able to cover up the patch because of it.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

It is hard to believe that people thought that textured ceilings were popular. I'm like, "Why?!" Sorry to hear it doesn't blend in well! It is better than having the hole, though! :)

@yolandarates3298 4 жыл бұрын

I have a whole in my dinning room thats about "4" by "4" and I've been looking for the right way to patch it I know How to to it but I don't know how to make the texture blend to the one the wall already has so I'll keep looking unless you have an advice on how to blend it. thank you

@keithupton86ku 4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the texture. Check out See Jane Drill, or Drywall Doctor- they both have great videos.

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

@@keithupton86ku Yes, I love Leah from See Jane Drill!

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Can you email me a picture of it? I can see what kind of texture you've got. You might have an "orange peel" type of texture, which wouldn't be hard to do, too. Email the picture to me at serena@thriftdiving.com.

@sassyiggy9539 4 жыл бұрын

I hate tape! IMO it never looks right, especially on a wall/ceiling without texture. What I do is cut the gypsum to the dimensions of the hole and leave about an inch of the paper around the outside. Put mud around the outside of the hole for the paper to stick to and it makes a seamless patch. It's like a drywall "plug". lol

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, you are absolutely right! That is a great option, too. I will be doing another video in the near future using that method, too, so that people know they have option. Yes, tape can suck! I do like how the paper joint tape looks but it requires using the mud to adhere it and that's a paint, but pretty seamless at the joints, too. Thanks for watching!

@andreaf5765 4 жыл бұрын

What about holes that are 1"? I have two of them in my kitchen that I need to fix. My husband is well not handy and they need to be fixed. Thanks

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Holes that are smaller, you've got a couple options. You could use a patch kit (I have a video on it), but patch kits usually don't blend in perfectly well. You could also cut a small piece of drywall that is square-ish, like in this video, but place it in there, leaving the edges of the paper as a patch. I'll do another video for smaller holes because I do have a small hole that needs filled!

@SLaird22 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't very handy either until we bought a house, and I had to learn. Now only a few months later I can do all kinds of things that last year I hadn't the slightest clue about and really aren't nearly as hard to do as I once thought. You aren't born handy, you learn by doing.

@Eazzy9092 4 жыл бұрын

I own an old house (110+ yrs old), the walls and ceilings are NOT dry wall (don't remember the proper name), how would repair a whole in the ceiling if it is not dry wall? Any ideas?

@ThriftDiving 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got plaster walls. That's out of my wheelhouse since I've never done anything with plaster walls. I just did a search and found this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9V8qpadsZ-dpqM.html