How to Repair a Textured Wall in 3 Different Ways

Today I'm going to be showing you how to repair a textured wall in 3 different ways. I have done a lot of videos over the years on how to patch and repair drywall - but I keep getting the same question - "what if I have a textured wall". So, I textured a wall and made a hole in it for today's video. Let's patch this hole together! For links to purchase the products in this video CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇

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0:00 - 6:30 Cut open & Prep Holes
6:31 - 15:00 Filling & Sanding Holes
15:01 - 26:59 Priming and Texturing Wall Repair

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[robinchester]

I have been doing some repairs on some of my drywall. I started watching your videos for some drywall tutorials. You are an awesome teacher. At age 68 this female just did here first California patch. My husband was most impressed with the end result. ❤❤

[vikp]

I just moved into a house that needs a ton of drywall repair and every single wall is textured. This video is a life / $$$ saver!!!

[lrntmercier]

Yes finally we get a textured repair video! Lol!!! I love how you explain things with simplicity and with real life applications! Thank you Jeff for all your knowledge and your care for other people especially in Texas.

[sharihinrichsen]

I rarely start a home project without first checking to see if you have a video covering my project. Always clear and concise...much appreciated!

[danielhulan]

I love how you help us diy'ers manage our expectations.

[KCRose]

Thanks! I like your friendly style of instruction. I've learned a lot. I'm working on my YouTube studio, attempting my first drywall job ever. I would hate to think what it would be like without your videos. You're like the good friend you call when you're stuck and need help.

[RichBrook-fykk]

This great video helped me do my first drywall hole repair on a textured wall. It was a bit daunting at first, but I was so happy with the result that I felt like going around the house with a hammer and making more holes to fix. Here are a few lessons I learned. I had never used any kind of drywall compound before, so I used Dry Dex for everything. I watered it down with a few sprinkles of water. I think mud would have been better on the first two coats. After I was almost done, I finally found the 5, 20, and 45-minute mud products, as well as the premixed mud (which says 24-hour dry time and a small container costs the same as a bag of the dry mix--around $10). The drywall paper gets soggy very fast and can tear or get damaged. After this happened on the first patch, I primed it before the second application. This seemed to help. Texturing was like the Super Bowl of the project and caused great consternation. I used a spray can of knockdown product. The key was practicing on scrap material to see how the product actually works. After many tries, I realized this product matched my wall best when I just let it dry without scraping. I also applied it in multiple applications rather than all at once. Finally, I used the spray Kilz, but it left a powdery-looking finish. I prefer brushed-on primer. It will probably look the same after painting either way--I haven't finished yet.

[buffalomitch]

I've been mucking around with drywall, mud, spackle, etc. for years as Joe Homeowner. I came here to figure out how to match a textured wall that I've never had before. This video was probably the best yet to help me tackle this 2X3 foot patch where a room air conditioner was. I LOVE the trick with the patch keeping the paper on! I've never seen that before and it's brilliant! Thanks for all the help!

[lonewolf]

You should get national awards in Canada and the U.S. for your teachings and work ethics. Thank you! 😎

[brucegezon]

If I just need to fill a small hole that doesn't require taping and blending out into a much larger area, like your 2 smaller hole repairs, I will then wipe off the new excess mud around the hole with a damp rag or sponge, leaving just the small previous 1" diameter hole area to texture. No sanding. Great video as always, Jeff. I love to show them to my son who is out of the air force now & wants to flip houses with me.

[jmendozapepito]

Talking about texture……. Following your wise instructions, fixed my home office celling in less than 15 minutes plus some time for preparation. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I have follow your videos for some time and learning on every of your videos🙏❤️🙏

[eckvins]

Thanks for ALL the clear directions.
With a fixer upper as a first home at 53 … your clear directions are with me all the way through.

[dennisfahey]

Just want to note that the canned aerosol knock down "patch repair" stuff is only good for walls and not ceilings. It just lacks the pressure needed to spray upward that a true hopper with a compressor would have. At least in my experience. Like to hear your opinion/guidance.

For ceilings dabbing on the material as shown here is great. You can also use a ball of natural sponge which gives you a less uniform distribution as the pores are randomly sized. These can be bought online or from an import furniture store or body and bath boutique.

Finally a trick I got from another drywall pro was when repairing and texturing - "read the wall". What he meant by this was you will see a direction to the knockdown. Its thick where the person started the stroke and thinner where it ended. If you replicate this directionality the light will reflect in a uniform way across the ridges. If you are contrary to the flow you will see the finish (satin, gloss etc) look weird. Even if you paint the entire wall or ceiling you cannot eliminate this as it is a light reflection/dispersion effect (like a lens flare). When I followed this simple tip I was stunned how good even lesser efforts looked.

[Rratedlifestyle]

I just started doing a repaint of my whole house and I am so happy I found this video. You explain so well without a bunch of unnecessary comments and drag out the explanation. You make this so simple and walk us through it. You just got yourself another subscriber right here. Thank you!!

[donr]

Thank you my friend I do not believe there is a video of yours that I have not watched. I work maintenance 7 days a week and apparently binge watch it seven nights a week. Thanks again.

[oldbootband]

Jeff this is the best patch job video anywhere. Here where I live it’s almost always knockdown texture on the walls. You are really the best teacher and a hell of a Jack of all trades, thank you.

[dawnm]

Jeff you are so awesome, I watched your tile repair and I plan to watch more of your video's. I can not thank you enough. I was really upset seeing a broken backsplash tile. You helped me have the confidence to fix it. Thanks so much, please keep posting these video's.

[jimmyhazard]

I was freaking out just thinking of a 2x2 patch..and every time I see a patch it's like they never watched a pro like this. Nice job and thank you for putting in the work and not a weekend warrior style. 👍

[rolandthethompsongunner]

Jeff definitely knows how to do a professional job. The problem is people aren’t going to pay you to do a professional job. If I had to charge for his it would be at minimum a 200 dollar repair. Nobody is going to pay that much to repair a couple holes in their wall. Not to mention you will now have to paint that entire wall. So add another 150 to a simple repair job.

[djcsound]

Jeff as you may or may not know from my comments... I am a DIY'er and ex Handyman but I gotta say I find your videos most educational and informative. Keep up the good work. God Bless.