How to patch a hole on the ceiling wood panel?

[momwithtools]

We have a sunroom that we decided to insulate the attic in order to minimize the wasted heat and the cold draft coming into the kitchen (which is adjacent to the sunroom). Problem is, DH poked a hole in the ceiling wood panel, then used the hammer claw to yank the panel off the ceiling so we can have access. Insulation is done, and now we have this hole staring right down at us.

Short of replacing this section of plywood, is there another way of covering up the hole? The hole is about 4" x 5".

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Gheri

[mebe3d]

smoke detector

Kurt

[Steve]

Sounds like you can patch it. You need to cut a patch piece from same thickness plywood, slightly bigger than the hole.

Then trace the outline of this patch over the hole and cut a matching hole in the ceiling. This patch should fit very snugly into the hole (make it a little snug and use sandpaper to make it perfect).

To hold it into the ceiling, you have to put some "wings" on it. Take a couple of thin boards (like heavy duty paint sticks) and glue to the back of the patch. The ends should extend a few inches outside of the patch.

Now this piece will sit right in the hole, with the wings holding it in (and possibly the insulation adding pressure). You can either leave it like this, glue it in or attach with some screws (through the wings)

[DanG]

A patch will always look like a patch.

The smoke detector on a finished block is not a bad idea.

Perhaps you could make or buy a medallion type piece large enough to cover the hole. Place several in a pattern and declare it intentional accenting.

There are metal and plastic access panels that could be installed to at least give it a finish look.

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[m Ransley]

Duct tape, duck tape, masking tape, a plastic bag, underwear, use whatever you wish even your photo.

[Jeff Wisnia]

If it's near a wall, consider covering it with a cheap stamped metal louvered heat register cover painted to blend in with the ceiling finish.

They come in all sorts of sizes and only you will know it's not real.

Jeff

[Goedjn]

Widen the hole until one of the chrome rings that fits on a stove just fits, then get a stuffed animal toy, (A ferret or monkey by preference) and put it up there with just it's head sticking out.