Plaster ceiling caving in HELP!!
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Comments (1)Ask them at the paint store, they will tell you all you need to know....See MoreTextured paint on walls/ Textured plaster on ceilings - help!
Comments (1)Unfortunately, you do not really have an easy task on your hands there. I've done this numerous times since I renovate old houses. Without seeing exactly how deep the grooves are, there a possibly 3 options: 1-install smallish sheetrock over the ceiling plaster (3/8"). I don't like to do this b/c it is usually hard to hang as you have to make sure you get a stud and not screw into plaster or lathing. And, sometimes it is not really level. To save on removing plaster, I just had an idea but have never done. You could run 1x4 wood furr strips across the ceiling, then run sheetrock. 2-You can do the same for the walls, but then the reveal around the doors and windows is messed up and does not look good. Can work if you have really thick trim and use thin sheetrock. But, sometimes this is wavy. 3-Remove the plaster and sheetrock. Best approach. Then you can open a bit of a can of worms: studs that need to be replaced, need furr strips, maybe new wiring... Will look great when done, though. 4-You can apply a wide fiberglass mesh to the entire wall and mud it in. Use hot mud on the first coat---very important! They come 3-4 ft wide. It is kind of expensive, but less than demo. However, if the grooves are too thick then this may not work since the finishers would have to apply way too much mud to fill it in. Julie...See Morewhat "primer" or "emulsion" to use on fresh plastered ceiling & walls?
Comments (5)No watered down anything. You just end up using twice as much. PVD primer. A good heavy, full wet roller at all times, coat. None of that trying to stretch out coverage. Then use a flashlight to look for wall irregularities and flashing that only shows up when painted. Fix those. Then spot prime over the fixes. Then your two coats of a quality finish paint can go on top....See MoreMy front porch is a cave - Help!
Comments (24)Okay, just remember: Solar tubes are pointless at night. So they don't really solve the problem (just on sunny daytimes). How about this: Move the door forward. It's not difficult, not expensive, you'll gain a foyer, you could cut a door through to the garage and maybe open up access to the living room, and if you leave the door set back 2 or 3 feet, no real weather complications. It's what I'd do....See More- 11 years ago
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