Easy Process Of Filling A Gap Between The Wall & The Ceiling
Laying down drywall usually means you have to deal with walls as well as ceilings that aren't exactly right in all areas. As soon as the ceiling changes height through the length of a wall, it will result in a gap betwixt wall and ceiling. Covering this gap is a very easy process, but you just need a quick patching job with fiberglass mesh tape. You can then move forward with normal joint taping techniques, with the help of a drywall joint compound, usually known as "mud" by professionals. Eventually, you need to create a seamless-looking joint betwixt the wall and ceiling that covers the gap entirely. Go through the below-mentioned steps carefully in order to fill a large gap between the wall & ceiling:
- Place A Drop Cloth Along The Floor
Firstly, lay a drop cloth across the floor at the base of the wall in order to protect it from any drywall or paint that may fall during the patching process. Position a strip of fiberglass mesh drywall tape over the gap in order to make sure that it butts up in opposition to the ceiling line. Trim the tape with the help of a utility knife as needed in order to fit the gap. - Cover The Mesh Tape With Drywall Joint Compound
Now, cover the mesh tape with a drywall joint compound, with the help of a putty knife. Press the joint compound smoothly & gently into the small mesh holes of the tape, making sure to cover the mesh tape entirely. Expand the mud beyond the borders of the tape by nearly two inches on both the wall as well as ceiling surfaces. - Use Joint Compound On The Wall & Ceiling
Next, position a strip of paper tape over & above the corner betwixt the wall and ceiling, with the help of a putty knife, which in turn will help to crease the tape betwixt the two surfaces to create a sharp edge. Use joint compound on the wall as well as the ceiling in order to take hold of the tape in place. - Cover The Tape With More Joint Compounds
The next step is to cover the tape by applying more joint compounds. Apply a light coating over the tape and onto the adjacent drywall for nearly an inch with the help of a putty knife. Feather the edges in order to make sure that they blend smoothly into the drywall. Permit the mud to dry before repeating the covering process. Wait for the second layer to dry wholly. - Sand The Dried Joint Compound Smooth
Sand the dried joint compound smooth with the help of medium-grit sandpaper. Switch to fine grit before sanding the edges where the mud connects with the drywall in order to smooth them as well as blend them further into the adjacent drywall surface. Wipe the area clean with the help of a piece of cloth in order to get rid of any sanding residue. Paint the newly patched area when it comes to matching the surrounding drywall, with the help of a paintbrush. Allow the paint to dry wholly before painting a second coat if needed in order to cover the tape and mud.