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BigWallop
 
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Default Damaged Ceiling


"Rich" wrote in message
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Hi,

It's time to redecorate the kitchen, and I'm looking with a critical eye

at
where water came through the ceiling last year. It's caused a small sag in
the ceiling about 12" x 2".

I've pic a picture here :-
http://www.btinternet.com/~richdavies99/ceiling.jpg

What's the easiest least hassle way to cure this ?

Rich



It actually looks as if it is the Ames which covers the seams of the
plasterboard has bubbled off, so you might be able to get some wallpaper
paste or PVA glue behind it and stick it back up. Because of the shape and
size of the bubbled section, you will have to cut a line across it with a
modelling knife and let the section flap down. This will let you get a
dawlop of paste on the back and then you can press it back up until it
sticks.

Mix your paste quite thick or liberally spread the glue and allow the
moisture from it to soak in and soften the tape, then stick it back in
place. You might have to hold it for a minute or two, so make yourself
comfortable and secure before you start. Then it should be just a case of
painting it the following day after it has cured off.

Good luck with it.