Ceiling Repairs

Most ceilings are made of drywall. The hole left in the ceiling after you remove a light fixture can be patched using simple drywall patching techniques. The great thing about drywall is that it...

Patching and taping drywall on a ceiling utilizes the same techniques as on walls, but it is more challenging for a number of reasons. First, gravity is working against you, so you have to be...

No one wants to encounter a leaky ceiling in their home. Finding the cause of the leak can be frustrating, but that is the first thing you must do before trying to repair the leak. If you do have...

If you own a home built in the last 20 years, chances are you have at least one vaulted ceiling. Vaulted ceilings usually require a special type of drywall tape, but not a special type of mud, or...

There are several ways that you can finish the ceiling in your garage. Your ceiling can be left smooth or it can be textured. Some homes have the same finish in the garage as inside the home. The...

It is possible to paint your acoustical ceiling tiles and make your ceiling look new again. That's the good news. The bad news is that some acoustical ceilings are easier to paint than others, and...

Sagging ceilings are more prevalent in older homes. Sagging can occur for a variety of reasons, such as water damage, a broken beam or loosened fasteners in your ceiling material.

Textured ceilings and drywall seams can be tricky. Moisture damage and normal wear and tear can cause these areas to become brittle and tough to work with. The key is properly preparing the area...

Plaster ceilings are delightful characteristics of old homes. It was the preferred material for ceilings before drywall came along in the 1950s. While restoring these ceilings can keep the...

The repair or replacement of a ceiling beam is difficult for many reasons. First, the ceiling beams carry the weight of all the floor above. Second, if the beam is in between the first and second...

Cathedral ceilings with their vaulted angles and artistic design can be a beautiful structural addition to any home. However, ceiling stains can make even the most amazing architectural designs...

Drop ceilings consist of suspended rails that hold up ceiling tiles to create a lower ceiling. Drop ceilings can be useful for a number of reasons. There may be water pipes located above them, or...

Those lovely acoustic popcorn ceilings of the 1960s and '70s scream either "delightfully retro" or "ugh, tacky," depending on your tastes. Not only do some of these ceilings contain glitter, but...

Rodents are sometimes unwelcome visitors in living accommodations. They move in to take advantage of a steady supply of food and water, but these freeloaders can cause of thousands of dollars in...

Drywall is used to cover the studs, joists, pipes and wiring in your home, and create the walls and ceilings that make up your rooms. Drywall is compressed dust between heavy paper. This fragile...

Utilizing basement space to gain another bedroom, family room or an office is more cost effective than adding another room on to the house. The ceilings in the new basement room can present a...

Tin ceilings were very popular in Victorian homes, and companies are now re-manufacturing the tins because of expanding interest. Some tin ceilings start to rust and often the owner will elect to...

Separation at the seam between a wall and the ceiling of your home is aggravating. There are many possible causes. A house will settle over time which can cause some slight misalignment. It could...

Renovating on a budget can be challenging. One way to add a new dimension and a sense of coziness to a room is to install a tongue-and-groove ceiling. This is a task you can do yourself. With a...

Suspended ceiling tiles or drop ceiling panels are inserted into the ceiling grid to complete a suspended ceiling installation. While setting drop ceiling panels, you will need to cut some panels...

Trying to remove that old popcorn ceiling but not sure how to go about doing so? Old textured or acoustic ceiling can look cheap and flake off over time. However popcorn ceiling removal can be...

Chandeliers are made of different materials, ranging from wood to silver to iron to rock crystal. The variety of chandelier types provides you with several different options to modify the ambiance...

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that is mined in Canada, Russia, Italy, and many other places around the world. For many years, asbestos was added to a variety of construction materials to make them...

Drop, or suspended, ceilings are commonly used to hide metal truss work. They are also used to visually lower a raised ceiling and make the room feel more intimate. Periodically, the drop ceiling...

Water stains on a ceiling make a room--and, indeed, an entire house--appear old and in need of roof and possibly other repairs. Water stains indicate a lack of concern on the part of the...

Insulation is used to reduce thermal transfer through the walls and roof of a building. For homes with little or no ceiling insulation, adding insulating materials can have a big impact on energy...

I will show you how to repair those ugly holes in your drywall.

Slight modifications in painting techniques are a must when painting ceilings primarily due to the difficulty in reaching them. You will definitely need a sturdy stepladder. If you are decorating...

You've seen stunning ornamental plaster frames and medallions on ceilings in fine homes and mansions..but did you know you can have them in your own home for pennies? And with NO experience and...

During the course of a remodeling project or due to accident, small irregular shaped (not square) holes can appear in your drywall or plaster ceiling or wall. If these holes are small enough you...

If you have an unwanted popcorn ceiling, or some type of ceiling texture in your home, you might be wondering how you go about removing it. The popcorn ceiling used to be very popular years ago,...

It does not matter what one calls it, textured, "popcorn," or acoustical ceilings are quite beautiful when it first goes up and well into the early years after the application; however,...

Here in Provence, where I've been living for some time, termites aren't a big problem, at least not in old houses like mine, built as they are of stone and plaster, mostly; but the ceilings...

If you have had trouble getting troublesome pet odors out of your carpets, then try these few tips.

Converting an unused basement area into living space is a cost-effective way to improve your home and utilize additional space for your activities or for family members. A key factor in any...

Drywall is used in the constructing of interior walls and ceilings. It became prevalent as a speedier alternative to traditional plaster. However, with the older plaster walls there was also a...

Wasps and hornets frequently build nests on porch ceilings and garage ceilings, in homes where the garage door is frequently left open. From the hornet or wasp's perspective, a garage or porch...

Repairing a ceiling is not as difficult as is sounds. The most typical repairs needed are damage from a leaking roof or from drywall pulling away from the studs causing a crack to appear in the...

Have you been staring at that crack in your ceiling for what seems like forever? Do you stare at it at night wondering what you can do about it? Fixing it is pretty simple and quite affordable....

Installing ceiling tiles in your home is a great way to brighten up a room and provide a new look without spending a lot of money. The ceiling tiles that you choose for your home should fit in...

Removing a popcorn ceiling is a relatively simple process that can add value to a home. Being prepared and having all materials available and close at hand will make the process go more smoothly...

Older homes sometimes have layers and layers of wallpaper, even on the ceiling. Today's style of decorating leans toward clean, crisp painted ceilings and walls, which means that wallpaper has to...

Repairing a ceiling because of water damage can sometimes mean the need to remove a section of drywall. The drywall needs to be replaced if the damaged section is bowing or sagging or if you place...

Peeling paint is awful to look at, isn’t it? Each time you walk in the room and see the peeling paint, you grimace. Several times, you have called a handy man to come and repair the ceiling, but...

Installing a DIY beaded ceiling in your home can be accomplished by an average home owner in a weekend. Beaded ceilings come in a variety of colors and finishes that are easy to maintain and...

When hairline cracks start showing up in old ceilings, most old-house owners fear the ceiling is going to cave in. Plaster ceiling cracks are most often due to building movement, water damage or...

Installing a drywall ceiling is not complicated, but requires some physical effort. You'll be working overhead, often on low scaffolding or ladders, with heavy pieces of Sheetrock. Consider asking...

Asbestos is a dangerous material that has been linked to cancer. Asbestos was banned in the 1970s, but homes built before then can still have asbestos tiles in them. You need to have asbestos...

Green board is a type of drywall that is waterproof. It is used in areas that are prone to water dispensation, either through steam, excess moisture or splashing. Green board is not difficult to...

Cutting corners perfectly in crown molding takes talent and experience. If you have many moldings to cut, it is often best left to the professionals but simple patches can be done by anyone.