Patching Drywall Around Light Fixture

When your remodeling plans call for the elimination of a ceiling light you have more than one option for patching the hole.

Patching drywall around light fixture.

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. If you are not going to replace your old light fixture cover the hole with a piece of drywall for a permanent fix. Cut a little wide of the sharpie for an easier time getting the patch in. Improper drywall repair around light sockets can cause many unsightly and expensive problems that may even pose a threat to your safety.

Use a drywall knife to cover the patch with spackling compound or lightweight joint compound in a crisscross pattern feathering the edges so it blends with the wall. 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. Prepare a large hole for repair. What can i use to cover a hole in my ceiling from an old light fixture.

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. 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. Cut a drywall patch for the inside of the hole to the size of the light fixture support light switch or outlets.

The metal plate that snugged up against the drywall to keep the box in place weakened the drywall over time and it crumbled. 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. The easiest way to do this is by screwing two support sticks above the drywall to span the hole. Gaps around the fixture and general instability or.

Make sure the patch fits before you get out your mud.