ᐅ Temporarily Repairing a Drywall Ceiling – Use Plastic Sheeting? Alternatives?
Created on: 23 Oct 2022 13:27
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kati1337
Hello everyone,
We have a problem in our temporary home where the bathroom ceiling is currently flaking.
We want to spend as little money as possible, but the current situation is quite annoying.
The issue started because there was a water damage before we moved in, where water from the upstairs bathroom seeped into the ceiling below. The water supply to the bathroom above has since been turned off, and it’s no longer wet. We treated some mild mold in the corners with an appropriate product, which seems to be dead and/or gone now.
However, the problem is that after every shower, the old white paint layer on the ceiling flakes off in small pieces or flakes. I assume this is due to the old water damage having dried out, plus the paint is probably very old and was not of good quality.
I don’t want to install new panels or invest much money since we will only be here for a few more months.
Can anyone give us a tip on how to prevent the bathroom ceiling paint from crumbling into my contact lens case? 😀
Is there some kind of large sheet or film I could just stick over it to cover the area for the next six months? Any alternative ideas?
I’m thinking pretty much “after me, the flood,” since I strongly assume whoever buys the house will need to renovate all the bathrooms anyway.
Good luck,
kati1337
We have a problem in our temporary home where the bathroom ceiling is currently flaking.
We want to spend as little money as possible, but the current situation is quite annoying.
The issue started because there was a water damage before we moved in, where water from the upstairs bathroom seeped into the ceiling below. The water supply to the bathroom above has since been turned off, and it’s no longer wet. We treated some mild mold in the corners with an appropriate product, which seems to be dead and/or gone now.
However, the problem is that after every shower, the old white paint layer on the ceiling flakes off in small pieces or flakes. I assume this is due to the old water damage having dried out, plus the paint is probably very old and was not of good quality.
I don’t want to install new panels or invest much money since we will only be here for a few more months.
Can anyone give us a tip on how to prevent the bathroom ceiling paint from crumbling into my contact lens case? 😀
Is there some kind of large sheet or film I could just stick over it to cover the area for the next six months? Any alternative ideas?
I’m thinking pretty much “after me, the flood,” since I strongly assume whoever buys the house will need to renovate all the bathrooms anyway.
Good luck,
kati1337
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SaniererNRW12323 Oct 2022 14:05kati1337 schrieb:
But I’m worried about screwing into the ceiling.Then just buy some PU adhesive and glue them firmly in place. It holds very well—I speak from experience—but it must not be the case that your crumbly material leads to a "the whole ceiling is coming down" situation. Then even the best adhesive won’t help.
SaniererNRW123 schrieb:
Then you buy some PU adhesive and just stick them on. It holds really well – speaking from experience – but it must not be the case that your crumbling escalates into the whole ceiling coming down. Then even the best adhesive won’t help. That might be an option.
Actually, it’s only a layer of paint coming off. Not the ceiling. And only in certain spots.
Before sanding it down, I would be too cautious; I’m not sure what else might come off or whether there could be spores after all.
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Fummelbrett!23 Oct 2022 15:53Quick and shabby: Nailing or screwing white oilcloth on 😎
Buy liquid waterproofing in white; a small bucket is enough, and apply it with a roller.
It’s basically plastic coating applied by rolling.
It lasts easily for 1 to 2 years and prevents moisture from coming through.
Mask off with cheap 4 x 5 m (13 x 16 ft) plastic sheeting, and you’re done.
I’d say it takes about 3 hours.
It’s basically plastic coating applied by rolling.
It lasts easily for 1 to 2 years and prevents moisture from coming through.
Mask off with cheap 4 x 5 m (13 x 16 ft) plastic sheeting, and you’re done.
I’d say it takes about 3 hours.
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