Almost fell through ceiling repair

Bradley B

I was in the attic and fell between the ceiling joist. Now I have a crack in the ceiling in my daughter's bedroom. The crack is about 10 inches long. It does look like the crack is through the paper on the drywall. Can I fix this just by sanding, mudding and repainting, or should i tape the crack first?
Thanks for the info.
Brad B

oh'mike

Go back into the attic first--Return to the seen of the crime---and lay a piece of plywood over the damaged drywall,

Now--go to your daughters room and add some drywall screws to the damaged drywall.

Now you're ready to mud.

If any paper actually tore or is bulged--knife out the bad paper and use paper tape or mesh.

Mud in the usual way.Blue bucket and a wide blade--very thin coats.---Mike--

VelvetFoot

Sorry for my denseness, but what does 'blue bucket' refer to? A brand?
I've got a ceiling repair of my own in the wings.
Thanks.

bjbatlanta

If you use mesh tape, setting type compound should be used for at least the first coat. Blue bucket is "lightweight" ready mix compound. I don't use it, but some folks do...

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RickyBobby

For name recognition, the blue bucket is "Plus 3" ask anyone at your supply store and they will know.

boman47k

The blue lid is usually used as a finish or last coat.