Help! They swirled my ceiling
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Comments (2)Can you post pics? This may be residue from either sealer or caulk - I see this ALL the time... many times a simple razor blade will clean off the "swirl" in a few strokes.. (I ALWAYS have a few blades in the truck whenever I am out in the field) as far as the pit goes, it can prolly be filled... not to worry - this all can be resolved, so DO NOT loose any sleep over this...OK? Trust your Fabricator, and give 'em an honest chance to take care of the situation just my .02 cent worth kevin Kevin M. Padden MIA SFA Fabricator, Trainer & Consultant to the Natiral Stone Indusrty www.azschoolofrock.com Here is a link that might be useful: AZ School of Rock...See MoreSwirled Ceiling Dilemma
Comments (3)We had a swirled ceiling from the 50s/60s in our former home. Before we had them skimmed over and smoothed out, we painted them as you would any other ceiling. You want to get a roller for semi rough surfaces so the paint gets in the swirls, but painting them is not a big deal - just a pain in the neck, literally....See MoreTextured swirl ceilings
Comments (9)Getting it tested with confirm or ease your concerns. Patricia, you have seriously over simplified removal. If something has asbestos, it's not just wear and mask, wet it, and bag it. Yes, those are all steps, but asbestos removal also includes specific containment and air filter set ups, and proper packaging, labeling, and disposal of waste (the asbestos containing stuff and things contaminated in the process of removal - like the bunny suit you'd probably want to be wearing). It does not go in the normal trash. I'm not saying it can't be done by a homeowner, and the house in question may not even contain asbestos, but for things that definitely are asbestos containing, it's not just wet, scrape, done. Encapsulation certainly is another route, in certain cases, as it seals the asbestos fibers so they can't escape into the air....See MoreHow to achieve sand swirl texture on ceiling after repair
Comments (2)I've never used hot mud, but I'd apply the texture in the final skim coat (I'm very neat when I work w/ mud :) Practice creating the pattern on a separate piece first, so you know how to achieve the match. A brush or comb (something with teeth) is most commonly used to make that swirl pattern....See Moresouthernstitcher
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