By Macdonald
Old style plaster ceilings don't last forever and since the newest plaster ceilings were typically installed in 1940 or earlier, most need to be fixed at some point. Small repairs can be easily done with drywall patching compound. Larger repairs may need to be patched in with Sheetrock. It is not that difficult and with some basic materials and tools, a professional looking repair can be done ...
By Macdonald
Humid areas like bathrooms are hard on old-style plaster ceilings. Although plaster is harder than sheetrock, it will eventually degrade with constant exposure to moisture and steam. Small repairs are fairly easy to make; the process is similar to repairing drywall or sheetrock. Larger repairs entail more work, but with some basic materials and tools, a professional-looking repair can be done...
By Macdonald
Repairing an old plaster ceiling in the manner in which it was originally done would be virtually impossible nowadays, because the materials would be very hard to come by, and it would be a time- consuming process. However, a plaster ceiling can be repaired using sheetrock, tape and joint compound. Assess the damage. Tap the ceiling with a putty knife of screwdriver handle. Everywhere it sounds...
By Bambi Turner
One of the most common ceiling construction methods uses a metal grid to suspend acoustical tiles below the deck. The interstitial space is used for HVAC return and to conceal plumbing and electrical components. These grid ceilings are useful because they are very easy to work with, and almost anyone can replace damaged tiles. Tiles can be damaged by water leaks, impacts or poor installation. To...
By Jason Chavis
Learning to plaster a ceiling is a skill that has many uses. If there is water or other damage to part of a ceiling, a skilled individual is able to perform the necessary repairs himself. This avoids the high costs of hiring a contractor for a small project. The actual practice of plastering a ceiling can be challenging at first, but after time, the process becomes very standard and can be...