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Learning how to fix a textured ceiling is key if you, well, have textured ceilings!!
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\\nDave sent me an email asking how to do this project.
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\\nThe first step, at least for Dave, is to fix any hole that\\u2019s in the ceiling.
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\\nMeasure the hole and cut a scrap piece of drywall that covers it. For example, if you\\u2019re hole is 5x5 then cut a piece of drywall that\\u2019s 7x7.
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\\nAnd make sure you\\u2019re using the same depth of drywall, ceilings are typically 5/8 inch thick while walls are normally 1/2 inch thick.\\xa0
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\\nAdd wood blocking to all 4 sides of the ceiling then mount the new piece of drywall on the blocking using 1 5/8 inch course threaded drywall screws.
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\\nApply a thin layer of joint compound then embed paper tape on all 4 sides of the patch. Add 2-3 more coats of joint compound and feather the edges each time using a 6 inch joint compound knife then 10 inch knife.
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\\nYou shouldn\\u2019t have to sand all that much between joint compound coats. Use setting type joint compound to mix up a thin mixture of texture. Apply this to the patch using a brush.
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\\nWall Board company makes great tools for this.
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\\nI have a tutorial over on Home Repair Tutor that can help you if you have to do this kind of project.
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\\nhttp://www.homerepairtutor.com/how-to-patch-drywall/
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\\nToday\\u2019s Quick Tip is about choosing a vanity cabinet.
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\\nDid you know that particle board sucks?
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\\nIt sucks in two different ways: 1) particle board is inferior to plywood and 2) particle sucks up water.
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\\nVanity cabinets are made either of particle board or plywood.\\xa0
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\\nGet one made from plywood because cabinets made from particle board will breakdown over time.
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\\nDo you have a DIY question? Submit it by\\u2026
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\\nCalling me at 800-965-0023
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\\nVisiting http://www.homerepairtutor.com/podcast/ and use the SpeakPipe recorder
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\\nOr signing up to my email newsletter and responding back to me
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\\nDoes your bathroom need help?
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\\nCheck out Bathroom Repair Tutor
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\\nhttp://bathroomrepairtutor.com/
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\\nOur memberships are limited to 100 people on a monthly basis. You get access to the video tutorial library and our great private Facebook group where you can post questions and get answers.\\xa0
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\\nThis is a passion project meant to help people with their bathroom problems, hope you like it\\xa0
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