subject: Ceiling Repair [print this page] Ceiling Repair Ceiling Repair
Generally, as a homeowner, one would be compelled to do some sort of ceiling repair at least once in his/her lifetime. It should also be noted that ceilings do not normally require much repairs or maintenance although the problems that may appear can be solved by anyone with an average knowledge and experience about home repairs. A fairly good understanding and experience regarding ceiling repairs in general would be adequate for you to fix most problems yourself. The most common form of ceiling repair that would have to be done in a multi level house is drywall ceiling damage caused by water leaks. In this kind of situation in general water leaking through the floor that might get collected on top of the ceiling. Due to this water leakage, a discolored and stained area would become visible on the ceiling. Thus, the first course of action should be to stop the water leak either by repairing the damaged fixture or by cutting the water supply to that area. Even though the water in the surface area may seem to have been removed, water may actually remain inside the ceiling. Before commencing the ceiling repair the water that has been collected should be removed. One can use a big screwdriver to drill a hole in the ceiling to remove the excess water. However, electric drills should not be used as there is a risk of electric shock due to the remaining water. In addition, the draining process may take some time, even a few days and it is vital to make sure the ceiling is totally dry prior to starting any repair. Once the ceiling is completely dry, the ceiling repair phase can begin. Normally, if the water damage is quite severe, the damages part of the dry ceiling may have to be replaced as the dry ceiling turns soft and swollen. Use a sharp object to cut the piece of the drywall while making sure part of the floor joists or the wooden beams that support the ceiling is exposed. Additionally, it is better to craft the cut as rectangular as possible to make the installation of the new dry wall piece much easier. The new piece of dry wall can be nailed or glued in; joint compound or drywall tape can be used cover the edges and the drilled holes. Even though the ceiling repair could be done quite effortlessly, it's somewhat difficult to achieve a smooth finish once the new drywall is fitted. Therefore, after the initial ceiling repair, methods such as smoothing with sandpaper and applying bleach may solve the problem although in certain instances the whole ceiling will have to be repainted.
