On Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:24:15 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

On Jan 26, 4:50*pm, Oren wrote:
On Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:37:59 -0800 (PST), "

wrote:
install a access panel to be ready for the next leak. just lift it out
when needed..

Or he can patch the ceiling and then not have a conversation piece
above the dining table. Right?

you sound like my wife... X wife.

Now you've heard it twice.


I have a kitchen cieling with bathroom directly above it

since I moved here in 1972 there have been at least 5 or 6 holes in
cieling. to fix a variety of leaks....

A access panel sold at home depot is much more convenient.


Panels are great -- in the right location. I cut my stucco out and
put two exterior panels through the wall for a fancy whirly water tub.

It gives access to the power on one side and water on the other side.
Never have to open anything from the front of the tub (tile).

Replastering cieling is like welding the hood of your vehice shut for
appearance sake....... yep you can do it, but just opening the hood is
a lot easier..

Sure. If I put up a panel each time a water pipe leaked, I would be
divorced. And git me one of those X wives.

In the case of the OP we just don't know what the project looks like,
except what is stated.