How to Repair Sagging  Ceilings

Considered by many interior designers as the fifth wall of a room, the ceiling gives additional design and dimension in a room. Having a cement render ceiling is one of the best designs a home could have because it is both durable and elegant when painted or rendered with fitting materials. However, certain conditions like heavy rains or snow storms would bear a big problem for the ceiling. Sagging ceilings occur because of accumulated moisture that causes the material to expand and subsequently sag. People who experience this are problematic because of the hassle that it creates. Most people also think that the only solution for it is complete replacement. However, there are many ways on how to treat and repair a sagging ceiling. This article will provide you a step-by-step approach on how to fix this problem.

1. Put a sheet or rug below the damaged ceiling, this would prevent any paint or dirt from falling directly on the floor which could cause more problems. You will be dealing with plasters and paint so make sure that other fixtures or elements on the room are secured away from the damaged ceiling to prevent any accidental spills or stains.

2. Prepare some plaster washers. This material is used by renderers to fix or patch up any loose ceiling parts. These are metal discs that help in treating a sagging wall. You can always buy this on a hardware store.

3. Remove the paint on the ceiling by using a mesh sander. Be careful when doing this because any excess sanding could make the ceiling thin and more vulnerable to damage.

4. Use wall panels to secure the ceiling back to the attic floor. You can detach temporarily the ceiling and relocate it to the seams. Push the drywall and run nails to further secure the ceiling.

5. Acquire a primer to be applied to the ceiling especially on obvious stains from water leakage. Primers are used before rendering the wall or ceiling because it allows the rendering material to adhere better. Wait for the primer to completely dry off.

6. Use a drywall compound and apply it by using a roller.

7. Last but not the least, apply the paint. With this step you can also add some designs on your ceiling. It is never too late to redesign the ceiling and turn it into a more attractive piece of your house.

Harsh weather affects a house. Make sure that you  check the exterior of your house to see if there are holes that provide passage for water or snow to the attic or ceiling layer.

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