Diy Sheetrock Repair Ceiling. You can easily bring visual interest by texturing your ceilings, where diy options abound. Fill the voids with joint compound and let dry completely (images 2 and 3).
Drywall ceiling repair for large holes. The process of ceiling drywall repair involves several steps, but first it’s helpful to know why it requires repair in the first place. Although the hole was just a little more than a foot in diameter, the sheetrock to be replaced is a 3’x4’ rectangle, based upon the most logical replacement areas.
Measure, cut and install new drywall to fit the repair area (image 2).
You’ll need to know where the ceiling joists are located at all times during this process. For small repairs on popcorn ceilings, such as hairline cracks in ceiling, dab on this stuff. Be sure to use drywall that matches the original wall thickness. Start with a light application, let it dry and add more if needed.