Patching a Ceiling Hole from a Leak
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Clean and prep hole. Cut out a perfect square around the hole using a drywall hand saw.
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Scape falling or hanging debris until flat using a metal paint scraper and razor blade.
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Spray Kilz primer and adhesive to cleaned area surrounding hole
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Let dry
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Cut drywall to match hole in ceiling
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Add wood anchor boards inside, across and on top of hole, if needed. If there\'s an exposed stud, use that.
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Drill drywall to wood anchors or stud.
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Mix EZ Sand or drywall plaster repair and smooth until surface is flat
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Let dry. Make sure it\'s 100% dry. (a few hours to one day)
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Apply one more coat of EZ sand or drywall plaster repair until surface is smooth
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Let dry
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Sand lightly
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Paint as needed.
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