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
Fummelbrett! schrieb:
Quick and rough: just nail or screw white oilcloth on 😎The idea isn’t even bad. 😀
At least it fits way better with my idea of a "quick and easy hack fix" than completely rehanging the ceiling. 😀
The bathroom isn’t winning any beauty awards anyway, and when we move out in a few months, someone will probably go through the rooms with a sledgehammer. 🙂
Reggert schrieb:
Buy liquid waterproofing in white, a small bucket is enough, and apply it with a roller.
It’s basically a plastic coating to roll on.
It easily lasts 1-2 years and prevents any moisture from coming through.
Just tape it off with cheap 4x5m (13x16 feet) plastic sheeting and you’re done.
I’d say it takes about 3 hours. Wow, I didn’t even know something like that existed.
Is that the same as “liquid membrane”? I see that on Amazon. Or do I need to look for it at a hardware store?
Reggert schrieb:
You can find it under liquid plastic.
Actually intended for sealing floors, but of course can also be used on ceilings. Which is highly questionable.