Intricate Plaster Ceiling
Older homes usually have plaster ceilings. When a plaster ceiling starts to fall, it is time for either a repair or replacement. Hiring a professional to do the job can be very expensive. Furthermore, trying to match the same design used all over the house can be a daunting task. There are solutions that can help you do the repairs on your own, as well as find cheaper alternatives to replace damaged parts.
Instructions
1. Check for leaks. At times, leaks cause the plaster to sag. Fix the leak first then tackle the problem at hand. Use a bucket to catch water that may fall.
2. Investigate the size of the damage. Check if the ceiling has cracks or a gaping hole. If the plaster ceiling is falling, it may appear to sag. Do a close-up inspection by climbing a ladder and touching the damaged portion.
3. Prepare the area by removing furniture directly under the damaged ceiling. Use floor cloths to cover the floor or plastic to cover the furniture close by. Continue to Step 4 if the ceiling damage isn't to big to patch. For bigger repair or replacement, skip to Step 7.
4. Scrape the crack with a spatula, and see if you can repair it by simply patching with a plaster medium available at the home improvement centers. If the hole is bigger, it may require some cuts and patching.
5. Cut the damaged part of the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the areas where you will cut, and penetrate the plaster with a hacksaw or other sharp saw. Then make your cut along the outline that you drew.
6. Patch the hole with drywall. Screw or hammer the piece onto the ceiling joist to ensure stability, and then add strips of drywall tape (see Resources below).
7. Remove the damaged ceiling if the above steps are not enough to fix your ceiling problems. Do this if the ceiling area is more widespread or bigger than a hole. Use a crowbar to remove the damaged panel or row.
8. Install plasterboard by screwing it onto the joist.
9. Cover the seams with strips of drywall tape. Apply joint compound to hide the seams.
10. Apply mud or texture to simulate to the rest of the ceiling, and then paint with a matching color or repaint the whole ceiling.
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