I was looking for a leak in my attic and accidently stepped off of the beams. I cracked the sheet rock( I dont even know if thats how you spell it) anyway it didnt' crack completely in have just enough to look bad. the crack is about 3 feet long. I was wondering if I could fix it by sanding it smooth and maybe putting some of that tape stuff on and then painting it? Hows that sound? or do I need to replace my ceiling?

ScottGem

If its a crack you should be able to apply a mesh tape, then joint compound and sand smooth. You might want to think about using a sand, stucco or popcorn finish as it can hide such imprefections.

That would still be cheaper then replacing the ceiling.

skiberger

What you can do is go back in the attic, install a pieces of wood between the beams (ceiling joists) where you stepped off. Take some scrap plywood peices to use as a platform so you dont step off the joists again. Then go to the room and screw the sheetrock into the pieces of wood you just installed, tape it w/ mesh tape, spackle it w/ about 2-3 coats (sand rough edges in between coats), prime then paint.

Rockyt

Sounds ez enuff thanx so much!!!!

Rockyt

Yes you helped a lot I think I will have to hide it with some type of texture.

kp2171

if youve not done a lot of patching or seams in drywall, remember to use thin layers of compound, and a sanding sponge can be great. wet or dry, im always happy with how smooth the patch is with a sponge when doing patchwork.

bhayne

If its in the bedroom, a mirror might do the job!!

There is no problem with the ceiling but you may want to consider installing some planks in your attic!!