Ceiling repair material?

[jacky54]

We had a water leak twice where the ceiling board needed cutting out and replacing. First time the guy did a good job and you can't tell where it is, last time I think he messed t up and did not even finish it claiming somebody else would, but never did. On the 2nd you can see the edges and I was thinking of having a go doing it myself bit have no idea what it's done with, some sort of filler but what to use?

[IMHO]

You normally just use normal gypsum, joint tape, and plaster... You'll need cutting knife, a trowel and some sandpaper too. i.e the same things you use when putting it up in the first place....

Get onto Youtube and search for "how to repair drywall"

[meatboy]

why not replace the whole board J54,not a big job,i mucked up fitting those round floresant lights outside but ended up with a massive hole.

so i got a new one fitted.

Edited July 28, 2015 by meatboy

[jacky54]

new board might be an answer, looks a mess right now