Patching Compound For Bathroom Ceiling

Let the compound dry overnight and then sand until smooth.

Patching compound for bathroom ceiling. Use a 6 inch drywall taping knife to spread drywall joint compound across the patch and tape to create a smooth flat surface. Place mesh tape over the patch piece and spread joint compound. The film isn t sandable so a smooth even coat is critical practice on a scrap of cardboard first. Attach a patch piece to the cleats.

Step 5 apply two more coats of joint compound allowing it to dry completely in between coats. Item 1915303 model 59190. Then spray on two to three light coats of good bye cracks. Embed fiberglass mesh drywall tape in the wet compound scrape off the excess and allow it to dry for at least eight hours.

To create a smooth surface for repainting use patching compound to even out the walls and ceiling. Make a dent for the patching compound when you remove a nail drywall anchor or picture hanger there is usually a little ridge of old paint or drywall sticking out that s hard to cover with patching material. Clean with a damp rag to remove dust prime and paint the ceiling to match. Start by cleaning loose material out of the crack and fill it with joint compound.

Run strips of self adhesive fiberglass drywall tape around the patch centering the tape on the seams. Opt for a quick setting patching compound and apply it in a thin even layer with a putty or. Apply a second and third coat of the compound over repairs then sand until smooth. Mix up a small batch of 20 minute setting type joint compound to a peanut butter consistency mist the ceiling with water from a spray bottle that ensures the compound will set properly and apply a thin layer of compound to the ceiling with the taping knife.

Repeat with a second coat. Dap flexible floor patch and leveler 32 oz gray patching compound. Then use it to press the tape into the wet compound as shown.