If your ceiling texture has been painted, you won't be able to scrape it clean. You may need to skim-coat the surface. Paint a textured surface the way you would new drywall. Let the “mud” dry ...

For recurring cracks, reinforce the repair by using self-adhesive mesh drywall tape over the crack before applying a coat of ...

Damaged drywall—The ceiling shown in this article had flaking texture, plus stains and holes ... tear-away bead, mud rings ...

Medium-sized holes may take a bit longer, especially if an additional layer of drywall mud is needed, but standard drywall repairs can be completed within a day. We think it's worth it for the ...

Hairline cracks in the drywall joint are a pretty common issue ... Choose a paint color or finish that matches the ceiling texture for a seamless repair. Although it’s not always possible ...