How to Hide Seams Between Ceiling Panels
When you install ceiling panels made of drywall, you must cover the joints with drywall tape and compound so you can make the panels look as those they are one solid panel. Usually, a contractor will hire a drywaller to complete this installation but you can avoid the costs of subcontracting and complete the task on your own. You can expect this task to take several days to complete because you must allow time for the drywall compound to dry. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Drywall compound
- 4-inch trowel
- Drywall tape
- 400-grit sandpaper
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Instructions
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Mix up the drywall compound in your bucket with your trowel. Cover one side of the trowel with drywall compound.
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Hold the trowel at a 45-degree angle to the wall and position it directly over the seam. Pull the trowel across the seam and distribute the compound over the seam.
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Cut a piece of drywall tape long enough to cover the entire length of the seam. The tape is thin, so you can tear it with your fingers.
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Place one end of the over the drywall compound at one end of the seam. Press the tape against the wall with your trowel until the entire length of tape rests in the drywall compound.
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Apply a layer of drywall compound over the tape. Extend the compound onto the drywall beside the seams to allow for blending. Allow at least 24 hours drying time.
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Sand the surface of the compound lightly to knock off the high spots. Apply a second layer of compound over the first layer. Extend the compound onto the drywall beside the seams. Wait an additional 24 hours.
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Sand the surface of the drywall compound with the sander to blend the compound in with the drywall seam.
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Tips & Warnings
Most ceilings will require a minimum of a ladder to help you reach the ceiling. If the room is relatively small, simply move the ladder around the room so you can reach the seams. If you have a large room or you are completing the ceilings in an entire house. You can rent scaffolding from a rental supply company. Scaffolding allows you to walk on a raised platform. This gives you the ability to cover larger areas without constantly moving a ladder. Scaffolding will help to speed up the process.
