Articles on Ceiling Repairs

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By fontayne

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Popcorn ceilings - a blast from the past, but can still be eye-catching after all these years...provided of course that they're still attractive. As a 50-something homemaker I've often been confronted with some seemingly difficult chores. ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By 1citygirl

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Cleaning popcorn ceilings can be a messy job. Here are a few ideas for alittle easier cleaning..... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By Hillary Marshall

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Popcorn ceilings are difficult to really clean. Unfortunately, they do require cleaning and maintenance to look decent. You can't use any form of liquid cleaner on a popcorn ceiling, because it will destroy it. However, there are ways to clean ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By Karen Cotton

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Popcorn ceilings are the bane of many a homeowner. Its texture makes cleaning incredibly difficult. Scrubbing the ceiling will cause the "popcorn" to fall off, leaving your ceiling with unattractive, bare patches of drywall. However, ... more »

How to Install and Finish Wallboard or Drywall Yourself

By Doodlebugs

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Installing drywall is an art but is not impossible for the average person to learn. Here are the basics... more »

How to Patch a Hole Using Toothpaste

By Jami Mack

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Have you ever moved, and needed to patch holes in the walls or wood, fast, but didn’t have drywall putty on hand? Try this to make a quick patch!!.. more »

How to Permanently Repair Cracked Plaster Walls

By ToolGuy

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Making permanent repairs to cracks in plaster does not require any special skills. The tools required are minimal and, while a little practice is helpful, any novice do-it-yourselfer can achieve professional results with a little patience and ... more »

How to replace old drop (t-bar) ceilings with PVC tin look ceiling tiles

By Zeev

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Renovating their place (office or restaurant) most of the owners tend to ignore the ceilings, preferring to "invest" in walls (new paint) and floors. What I'd like to show in this article is how important the ceiling are - and as a ... more »

How to Sand a Ceiling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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This daunting task can be done 2 ways... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By binder

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This is a few of things I've done to clean pesky messes on the ceiling before. I hope it helps... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By Rheality

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Once very popular, popcorn ceilings have become a thing of the past. Now, those persons that have popcorn ceilings are looking for ways to clean these types of very fragile ceilings without having the bits and pieces fall into their soup or coffee!.. more »

How to Fix a Water Stain on a Ceiling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Unsightly water stains on the ceiling don't have to ruin the look and feel of a room. Make your ceiling look new again. You can fix a water stain by just following a few steps, buying some basic equipment and doing some prep work... more »

How to Install a Bathroom Fan Going Out the Wall

By MrRepair

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Installing a bathroom fan can be challenging if this is your first time doing this type of work. Some construction and electrical work is need for this project... more »

How to Patch Drywall That has Texture

By TGoode

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Patching your textured sheetrock or drywall is a little more challenging than doing a smooth wall; but commercially available spray texture products (See “Spray Texture Product Example” link under resources below) permit a good repair. These ... more »

How to Repair Water Damaged Spots in Ceilings

By brothabrian

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With the right tools and materials you can repair water stains, even on textured ceilings. The most important step is to seal the stain with Kilz primer so the stain won't reappear. If you have a plain ceiling, or ceiling texture that wasn't ... more »

How to Clean Popcorn Ceilings

By pawn25

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If the popcorn ceiling has previously been painted a time or two, GRATE! You can use just about any house hold cleaner. Be sure the cleaner you choose is safe to use on a painted surface. Supper Clean or Simple Green mixed with worm water just ... more »

How to Get Rid of a Popcorn Ceiling

By staceyx

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We all know that there is no such thing as the "perfect house." There is always that one thing, or that one room that irks you. My insanity was the popcorn ceiling in my living room. I'll save "How to Rip Down Paneling" for another day. Imagine a ... more »

How to Hang Drywall on a Ceiling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Putting up a new drywall ceiling is similar to hanging walls - just more strenuous and awkward. But even strain and awkwardness can be eased with the right rental equipment... more »

How to Remove "Popcorn" Texture From a Ceiling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you're tired of the old popcorn texture on a ceiling, you can remove it and smooth out the ceiling. It's a messy job - but one that can make a vast improvement in the look of a room. Follow these steps to ensure a new and refreshing look indoors... more »

How to Remove Mold From Drywall

By TrueMoldPro

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Steps to how to properly remove mold from drywall like a trained professional.. more »

How to Repair A Ceiling After A Leak.

By svicinanza

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Leaks happen no matter how hard we try to keep things running smoothly, water gets where it shouldn't be. Once the plumber is finished, there will be a hole left behind. A few simple steps can save the money spent to have a handy man or carpenter ... more »

How to Repair a Detached Drywall Ceiling

By Ruby Bayan

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Drywall, sheetrock or wallboard ceiling panels can detach and come off the joists, especially when a relatively heavy lighting fixture is fastened to it. When this happens, calling a handyman to repair the fallen ceiling first comes to mind, but ... more »

How to Repair Damaged Plaster

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Plaster repairs can seem daunting, especially when you've attempted to patch a crack and it reappears within a year. Here's how to make repairs that last... more »

How to Replace a Damaged Ceiling Tile

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Maybe an overflowing bathtub or an exploding pot of spaghetti sauce has damaged some ceiling tiles beyond repair. You'll find them easy to replace, especially if they're the suspended type... more »

How to Fix Holes in a Ceiling

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Patching walls in ceilings requires the same technique as walls. It is complicated slightly by the fact that you are working over your head. A little practice will put you on top of the process. Here are the techniques to help you out... more »

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