If you need to repair your ceiling after moving light fixtures or from other damage, here are a few tips to help you get it done.

Make sure it's a job that doesn't require a professional

Many cracks and holes in the ceiling are easy to repair, and are simply the result of age or changes. Sometimes however, [FURL=https://pinnacleroofingandceilingservices.com/]ceiling repairs[/FURL] aren't safe to work on by yourself. If you're not sure whether the ceiling has asbestos in it or not, you need to have it tested before knocking the texture down or you could become seriously ill.

If the entire ceiling is sagging badly or there are signs of water damage, you may need a professional to evaluate it for safety.

Prep the area

Patching the ceiling is a messy job, and you don't want to spend more time cleaning up than you do repairing. Put down protection for your flooring, and also for your furniture and anything else that might be damaged in the room. If possible, it may be better to remove furniture from the room entirely, to avoid accidental splatter.

Make sure you have the proper tools

You will need different tools depending on the size of the damage. You might need just a little bit of Spackle if its small repairs, while larger projects may call for a texturing gun as well as other big tools.

Knock off as much texture as possible

Removing texture on a ceiling is surprisingly easy. It should just scrape off. If it has been painted over, you can still make your patch job look better by doing your best to level out the ceiling, chipping off the big chunks. The smoother you get the ceiling, the better your patch job will look.

Focus on consistency for the texture

The secret to a good textured ceiling is in getting the right consistency with the mix. If it's too thick, the texture won't spray easily, and if it's too thin, there won't be much texture to it. Follow the steps on your texture mix carefully, and add more only after stirring the whole thing thoroughly. You want the mix to be thicker than paint, but not so thick it can't be poured.

Start on the outside

Start on the outside of the area to be sprayed and work your way in. Focus on making your spray even, and fairly light—if you don't like how it looks you can always apply a second coat.

Fixing your ceiling can be very messy, but it's something you can DIY easily. Follow these tips to get a great textured ceiling in your room all on your own.

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