Make sure the patch fits before you get out your mud.
Patching drywall around light fixture.
What can i use to cover a hole in my ceiling from an old light fixture.
If your project involves moving a light fixture completely you ll be left with a hole to fill.
In this video i demonstrate how to fill holes in the ceiling that have been exposed because light fixtures have been re positioned also you ll learn how to.
Gaps around the fixture and general instability or.
The easiest way to do this is by screwing two support sticks above the drywall to span the hole.
Take your patch and line it up over the light fixture with the brown paper up.
If you are not going to replace your old light fixture cover the hole with a piece of drywall for a permanent fix.
Measure and cut the amount of drywall mesh you will need to cover the entire hole including the patch extending it 1 2 inch beyond the visible edge of the hole on all sides.
Cut a little wide of the sharpie for an easier time getting the patch in.
Use drywall screws driven through the surrounding drywall to hold the support sticks in place then cut a drywall patch disk to fit the hole.
To feather the edge increase pressure and angle on the drywall knife as you reach the outer edges of the patch area to minimize or thin the compound on the drywall.
Thank you i was able to re secure an old work wall fixture box that was causing my bathroom light fixture to sag.
Bend each side of the paper back and use a sharpie to trace the sheet rock onto the ceiling.
Cut a drywall patch for the inside of the hole to the size of the light fixture support light switch or outlets.
Improper drywall repair around light sockets can cause many unsightly and expensive problems that may even pose a threat to your safety.
The metal plate that snugged up against the drywall to keep the box in place weakened the drywall over time and it crumbled.
When your remodeling plans call for the elimination of a ceiling light you have more than one option for patching the hole.