Popcorn Ceiling Tape Repair

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Popcorn ceiling tape repair.

It is designed to repair stained or damaged popcorn ceilings. After sanding and priming touch up with popcorn spray either from spray equipment or from touch up cans. Pull loose tape replace and then top off with drywall mud til flush. The crack is then treated like any drywall repair.

Use drywall tape when plastic mesh material isn t available. Popcorn ceiling if you have a heavily textured ceiling and just don t like the look you have a few options. How to repair a popcorn ceiling that has peeled step 1. The proper repair requires that you scrape off the popcorn on both sides of the crack.

For more information see textured ceiling repair tips. Clean with a damp rag to. Popcorn ceiling patch can be cut and placed as needed. Cut a long.

Add wooden cleats behind each side for support. Follow the manufacturer s instructions to apply popcorn texture to the patched area as the. Place mesh tape over the patch piece and spread joint compound. Spray stubborn areas with hot water to loosen the texture for removal.

Position a putty knife blade at an angle to the ceiling. Scrape over the peeling section to remove it. With unpainted texture the most common approach is to mist it with a spray bottle and scrape off the softened texture. The home mender dustin luby shows how to repair a hole in the ceiling with popcorn texture and apply new.

Cut a rectangle around the damaged area. Apply a second and third coat of the compound over repairs then sand until smooth. Lay a plastic drop cloth on the floor under the peeling ceiling to make cleanup easier later. Set a step ladder.

Be sure to use caulk that can be painted. Attach a patch piece to the cleats. Comes with ten 10 8 strips on two sheets see product images self adhesive popcorn ceiling patch is very simple to use.