How to Fix Holes in a Ceiling

Patching walls in ceilings requires the same technique as walls. It is complicated slightly by the fact that you are working over your head. A little practice will put you on top of the process. Here are the techniques to help you out.

Paintbrushes (old)
Razor Knives
Putty Knives
Sandpaper
Stepladders

Instructions

- 1
  Purchase a container of premixed spackle or drywall joint compound and a roll of adhesive mesh tape if you have any holes larger than a dime to be patched.
- 2
  Strip away any raised portions of the drywall paper or old paint at the edge of the hole.
- 3
  Dust the hole with an old paintbrush to remove any lose drywall dust.
- 4
  Wet the hole with a damp sponge or old paintbrush dipped in plain water.
- 5
  Press spackle into open hole with a putty knife.
- 6
  Smooth spackle with a putty knife until flush with wall.
- 7
  Allow spackle to dry overnight, then sand and dust until smooth.
- 8
  Repeat steps 3 through 6.

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