Do-it-yourself ceiling repair

In detail: make a ceiling repair with your own hands from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

How does the renovation of any room begin? Of course, with the repair of the ceiling. How to repair the ceiling in an apartment with your own hands will be discussed in this article.

The ceiling needs to be repaired every 10 years, since during this time more than one layer of water-based paint or lime accumulates on it. Over time, it begins to fall off, and small cracks appear. Also, repairs may be required if you find that the joints of the ceiling tiles are uneven or the seams are too visible.

Many people mistakenly believe that it is easier to make the ceiling hinged, then repair work will not be needed. In fact, it is better to continue whitening it or wallpapering it, so it will breathe, dust will not accumulate on it, and this finishing method is much cheaper than any other.
Any renovation begins with the need to remove everything from the premises. Ceiling renovations are no exception.

Next, you need to remove the previous coatings. This can be: lime, paint, wallpaper, and so on. This work is simple, but laborious and requires additional means of protection.

You can remove previous coatings in different ways, depending on their composition.

The paint is washed off with special means, lime - with water, wallpaper - first torn off, then soaked with water.
Foam tiles from the ceiling can be easily removed with a metal trowel. In order for the ceiling to be repaired well, it must be cleaned to the ground.

It is important to understand that there are cheap paints and high quality expensive ones.

To remove cheap water-based paint, just soak it with water.

Video (click to play).

Algorithm of actions:

Wet the paint 1 time with hot water at a temperature of 60-80 degrees. To do this, you can use a regular paint roller with a long bristle, a paintbrush or a brush;
Wait 10-15 minutes;
Re-wet the paint with hot water of the same temperature;
Using a steel trowel, remove the soggy layer of water-based paint.

In the process of performing such work, small scratches may appear on the ceiling, therefore, after removing the old paint, the ceiling will need to be putty.
To do this, use a ready-made, fine putty, which is usually sold in buckets. It is easy to apply to the ceiling in a small layer and to sand.
Also carefully inspect the condition of all seams. Cover them with plaster if necessary. More on this below.

1.painting roller;
2.maklovitsa brush

It is important to know that high-quality expensive water-based paints are not afraid of water. Therefore, such paint can be removed only with sandpaper and it will be difficult to do this. She skins very badly.

In such a situation, it is recommended to apply a good primer, and in a day a new coat of paint. Of course, this option can be considered in the case of cosmetic repairs, when there is no serious damage to the ceiling.

It is always recommended to use a coat of primer after cleaning the ceiling.

Any type of use is allowed in the apartments. The main function of the primer is to create a strengthening protective layer through deep penetration into the treated surface. This saves any subsequent material applied over it.
Most primers are versatile and suitable for both adhesive and limestone materials. When buying, you can always consult the seller.

How cleaning and priming the ceiling looks like in practice, see the video:

Further, repair work is built on the basis of what you need.If you plan to level the ceiling, then do it with a plaster mixture or plaster. But before leveling, be sure to prime the ceiling, as mentioned earlier. This will provide better grip.
To level the ceiling, you will need a bag of plaster and putty.
Material consumption depends on the area of your ceiling. Arriving at the store, choose the appropriate amount of packaging. If in doubt, check with the sellers how much plaster and putty you need for your area.

Take your choice of tools seriously. It is not worth saving, but it is better to purchase high-quality spatulas and trowels, because the final result of your work will depend on this.

1.trowel;
2. spatula;
3.Plastering trowel 350 mm

Dilute the dry plaster mixture with water according to the instructions on the package and mix well. For a more thorough mixing, you can use a slow-speed drill with a mixer attachment.

After applying each layer, the surface is left to dry for a day.
This completes the rough alignment of the ceiling and you can start working with the putty. It will help smooth out all small irregularities.The putty is used for finishing the ceiling. It is used after rough leveling of large cracks, irregularities, depressions and surface drops with plaster. The same rule works here as with plaster - after applying each layer, a day must pass before applying the next one.After the filler has dried, the ceiling can be sanded to a perfect shine.Types of putty according to the degree of readiness:

There are dry putties. They are sold packaged in bags. They must first be diluted with water and mixed;

Ready-made putties, which are usually sold in buckets. As mentioned earlier, we recommend using ready-made putties, because they are easy to use.

It is advisable to use a polymer putty for painting. She has the longest "life time", i.e. after application, it can be stretched for a longer time, which means that it is possible to work out and level the entire surface thoroughly before the composition begins to dry. It also has a very fine grind, which will have a positive effect on finishing surface cleaning.The putty is chosen relative to the base on which it will be applied. Consultants of hardware stores will also help you in the selection.

Ceiling surface cleaning

After cleaning, priming is performed. This process promotes better adhesion. Before priming, you need to check the surface for joints and seams. All holes are sealed with cement mortar. A roller or brush is used to apply the primer. When the primed layer dries out, the following work is performed.

The do-it-yourself ceiling includes these works. Which alignment option is preferred depends on the skill of the specialist. Plaster will reduce the height of the ceiling by a couple of centimeters and has a significant mass.

The putty is characterized by high shrinkage and is characterized by the application of multiple layers. When plastering, it is recommended to use a gauze bandage or respirator.

Plastering is done correctly in the following way:

using a painter's thread, markings are made for the guide;
holes are drilled for fasteners;
guides are mounted with self-tapping screws. They must be located horizontally and in the same plane;
after setting the guides, they are fixed with a layer of plaster;
the gaps are filled with plaster mixture.

Plastering process

After drying, putty and topcoat are applied to the floors.

The filling is done in a certain way:

several layers of putty are applied on an uneven surface. A wide spatula is used to remove excess mortar;
when a coarse putty is applied, then a special mesh is placed on top;
after the material has dried, finishing filling must be done;
special floats are used to create a leveled surface.

Also, to level the ceiling surface in the apartment, plasterboard panels are finished.

Leveling the ceiling with plasterboard

Performing euro renovation of the ceiling surface of rooms, you can meet many problems. One of the most common is the elimination of irregularities. Stretch ceilings are a good method to eliminate such shortcomings. Large holes and seams are removed with polyurethane foam and mortar. The leaks in the apartment are repaired when the floors are well dry.

You can independently eliminate the consequences after a leak in the following way:

wetted areas are brown. They are clearly visible against a white background. If the spot is small, then the defect is eliminated locally;

The consequences of a leak

dismantle the old layer of cladding. The surface is leveled and primed. In this case, the surface is primed twice;
the place of leakage is putty;

Leakage putty

after the putty has dried, it is worth determining whether dark spots remain. If they are visible, then you need to walk on them with matte paint;
after some time, the area of the leak is painted over with a roller. The entire overlapping area is treated with a layer of paint.

Painting the leak

While painting the surface, hold the roller in the selected direction.

When choosing a material, it is worth considering all its pros and cons.

Stretch is a fabric made of vinyl chloride film, which is welded using a special technology. Repair of such a structure involves the correction of defects and damage.

In order not to have to redo the euro ceiling, you must follow some rules:

It is forbidden to warm the stretch ceiling in the room to a temperature of more than 65 degrees. After heating, ruptures may appear;
the temperature of rooms with such a design should not fall below zero. Since the canvas may burst;
repairs need to be made if the modern ceiling has been damaged by sharp details;
tension structures can easily withstand a lot of cold water, but not hot. When hit with cold water, the material is simply dried.

Stretch ceiling leak

After just damage, the stretch ceiling can be repaired:

if there was a cut in the canvas, then in some cases the material can be glued. The cuts are sealed with pieces of cloth tape or fiberglass. Then the area is painted with paint of the same color;
after a leak in the apartment, you need to drain the accumulated water. For this, one corner is dismantled and the liquid is drained. Then the tensioning structures are dried;

Draining water from stretch ceilings

if the stretch ceiling is sag, then the web is stretched.

For gaps of up to 20 mm, regular tape is recommended. If patches are used, they must be of the same texture and color as the main euro ceiling. After damaging the web along the seam, it will not be possible to make simple repairs. In this case, the euro structure changes.

Often, when repairing a ceiling in a room, surface painting is used. A similar method is suitable for a kitchen or bathroom, as well as for rooms with euro renovation. Painting is carried out after high-quality leveling. To create a beautiful coating, paint of the desired color is selected. Painting is done with a roller or brush. This can be seen in the photo.

Painting is carried out on a separate area or on the entire surface. The slabs are checked for peeling of the previous finish. Damaged areas are treated with a spatula and then painted.

Whitewashing is one of the simplest ways to repair the ceiling surfaces of rooms. Overlappings are processed with a spray gun or roller. The material is made from water and quicklime solution.

If you apply the whitewash with a brush, brush strokes first perpendicular to the windows (towards the light source) and then parallel.

This finishing method is characterized by fragility.

You can repair the ceilings of rooms with wallpaper. This method is distinguished by a large selection of materials, as well as the ability to select any color. In order to paste over the ceilings, two people are needed. One will hold the canvas, and the second will glue. You will need tools such as a roller, glue tray and a knife for cutting cloths to decorate rooms.

It is better to glue wallpaper on the ceiling together

When making a euro renovation using wallpaper, the following steps are taken:

the floor surface is prepared and the adhesive mixture is diluted;
the required length of the web is cut from the roll;
the canvases are laid out on the floor with a pattern down, and then glue is applied, as shown in the photo;
then the floor surface is smeared with a solution;
the wallpaper is applied to the surface and then smoothed;
air bubbles are eliminated with a roller;
it is important to keep track of the coincidence of the picture. Wallpaper dries out for a certain time, within seven days.

Stylish euro finish is made with plastic. Processing with plastic plates is carried out by one person. To work with plastic, you will need a paint cord, a cutting knife and an assembly gun.

Ceilings are finished as follows:

Euro renovation with plastic originates from the definition of the center. Diagonals are drawn from opposite corners. The center is marked at the intersection;

Frame for plastic panels

gluing with plastic is performed from the center;
glue is applied along the edges and in the center of the panel. The canvases are mounted on the floor. In this case, the corner of the first element should be located in the corner of the intersection of the diagonals;
then the following plates are mounted;

Fastening pvc plastic panels to the ceiling profile

when working with plastic at the junction of the material with the wall, it is adjusted.

Finishing the repair of the ceiling surface of the rooms, moldings or ceiling plinths are mounted around the entire perimeter.

When making repairs to the ceiling surface of rooms, you should pay attention to drywall. The suspended ceiling made of this material is a reliable and durable surface. Plasterboard is used for the ceiling of various rooms. It is attached to the mounting profiles. The height of the cover depends on the length of the hangers to which the profiles are mounted.

After installation, the seams are putty and primed. All elements are fastened with self-tapping screws.

Fastening drywall sheets

The abundance of materials allows for functional and stylish ceiling coverings. With minimal construction skills, you can do simple DIY repairs.

First of all, entering the room, the ceiling is striking. From its aesthetics, a general opinion about the room as a whole is built. A durable ceiling surface deserves more attention than you think. The step-by-step stages of ceiling repair will help to bring the coating in order. Doing it yourself can save you a lot of money.

Experience and practice are important at every stage, if you have not encountered it before, we strongly recommend that you contact a specialist. The final cost of the project depends on the volume and complexity of the ceiling. Highly qualified specialists will help you develop a project, squeeze it into the design and implement everything in a short time.

The first step is choosing a ceiling material. There is a large selection of materials on the modern market, it is difficult to choose the best option, each is good in its own way from these considerations, we will touch on each.

The most popular are:

Whitewash;
Dye;
Wallpaper;
Plastic panels (MDF);
Ceiling tiles;
Suspended structure;
Tree;
Rack surface;
Armstrong;
Stretch fabric.

The old surface should be cleaned to a complete base, if the repair is carried out in a new building, proceed to the next step.

The old cladding is removed completely. Old whitewash and plaster is first soaked with a roller. The roller is moistened with warm water and try to squeeze into the surface. The dried roller is wetted again by repeating the procedure. Scrape the wet surface with a spatula to the concrete base. Large rooms are soaked in patches to prevent drying out.

If the surface has been coated with oil-based paint or water-based paint, it will be problematic to remove it in a simple way. The mechanical method is laborious and will take a lot of effort, so buy a wash. The wash is a chemical solution that will corrode the surface. After soaking the ceiling with a cleaning solution, it should be left to infuse for 12 hours. Now proceed to remove the old paint.

In old panel houses, decorative panels are used. An ordinary scraping will help to remove the panel.Remove the remaining stains immediately so that they do not appear on the new surface.

All cracks, seams must be eliminated, otherwise it will all be reflected on the new surface. First, each crack is cut. The cutting process involves widening and breaking the furrow. As an assistant, you can use a hammer drill, chisel, or even a grinder. The breakdown will help to seal the crack better, preventing it from creeping further.

Each crack is well cleaned of dust and debris. Be sure to treat the inside with a primer, this will improve the adhesion of the future solution to the surface. The size of the defect matters!

Small minor crackles can be sealed with sealant or polyurethane foam. The foamed gap must be given time to expand, only after that the excess is cut off. Large cracks are closed using a serpyanka mesh. The mesh acts as a second primer, figuratively of course.

Any composition is applied with effort, pressing it inward. A serpyanka must be glued to the sealed places, and its width overlaps the holes by 1-2 centimeters on each side.

The cleaned surface can be primed. The primer has both adhesive and antiseptic properties. The areas affected by the fungus are pretreated with antifungal components. Allow the coating to dry after applying antifungal mixtures. The primer is applied to a dry wall with a roller, if it is difficult to crawl up with a roller, use a brush.

The composition of the soil is covered in 2-3 layers, with a 3-4 hour break between each layer. The multi-layer cake primer will form a film that will help keep the outer layer intact for as long as possible.

The prepared surface must be leveled before finishing, otherwise the facing coating may skew. One of the methods will help to make the surface even - wet plaster or drywall sheets.

This type of plaster is used exclusively for leveling. There are mineral, acrylic, silicate and silicone mixtures. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, so choosing the right one does not hurt to disassemble the properties.

A mixture of mineral plaster is included in the class of environmentally friendly materials. Its composition consists of clean and safe components - slaked lime, Portland cement, natural stone, modifiers.

Strength;
Resistance to temperature extremes;
Moisture resistant;
Breathes;
Does not burn;
Easy to care for.

Scanty palette of shades;
Sometimes cracks appear (sometimes if the rules are not followed).

Acrylic is the main component of this composition. Polymer resins give the component an attractive appearance and elasticity. The modifier allows you to achieve the desired properties. Dyes in production are added in dosage, color uniformity is guaranteed. The heterogeneity of stone fractions does not guarantee a uniform consumption of material.

Mechanical stability;
Moisture resistant;
Does not crack;
Does not burn;
Increased heat and sound insulation;
Easy to care for.

Doesn't breathe;
It fades when exposed to the sun.

The main component is silicone resin mixed with natural fillers.

Does not fade;
Not exposed to temperature extremes;
Vapor permeable;
As part of an antiseptic;
Does not crack.

Price;
Application experience required.

Smoothing the surface with a wet putty is considered a classic method, but requires skill.

Drywall sheets are used to level highly skewed surfaces. In addition to the ideal ceiling, you will get increased heat and sound insulation characteristics. Smooth wooden surfaces will allow you to fasten the sheets without erecting a fastening structure.

A specially erected frame is assembled from a galvanized profile, and by laying additional thermal insulation mats, the characteristics will increase. The maximum frame height reaches 15 centimeters, and for low rooms 5-7 cm.

The frame is fastened in the following sequence:

Surface marking;
In the middle of the two sides (width, length), a profile is attached, dividing the room into 4 squares;
Fasteners are made for suspensions, on which the rest of the profile will be planted;
The guides are attached with self-tapping screws;
Mount the fixing jumpers;
Sew on the missing details of the frame;
Mount electrical wiring;
Sheathed with drywall sheets.

It is better to fasten full-size sheets together. The sheet has large dimensions, and it is difficult to keep track of the entire area, it can break at a height. After sheathing the frame with sheets, glue all the seams with a serpyanka, putty on top with a layer of putty. The finishing stage of the putty is applied in compliance with the surface level. After drying, the gypsum plasterboard sheets are sanded, primed and transferred to the finishing.

Finishing is not limited to preparatory processes, it is time to move on to the finishing part. Ceiling repair stages also involve painting or finishing with other materials. The paint is used less and less as a finishing material for the ceiling. The paints and varnishes have been replaced by new traditional surfaces.

Before painting, the ceiling should be prepared - covered with 2-3 coats of primer solutions. After drying, proceed. For work, you need a roller on a long bar and a brush. The first coat of paint is called test, the appearance after the application of the initial coat does not affect the final appearance in any way. For coloring, use water-based or acrylic paint, which is applied according to a special technique in at least 3 layers.

Modern plastic panels have reached their peak, the appearance has a great structural variety. You can fix the panels directly to the ceiling, or use a frame made of wood or a metal profile. Fastening of panels to a wooden frame is made with special staples and nails. It is convenient to attach the plastic to the metal profile using short self-tapping screws.

For a neat cladding, use a starter strip, which is nailed around the perimeter and hides the edges of the panels. Pay attention to the installation of the first panel, its distortion will cause a defect in the entire structure. Fastening the last panel will cause difficulty, in order to avoid an awkward moment, first insert the panel into the panel, and then slip it into the facing.

Wallpapering the ceiling is harder than you might imagine. The inconvenience of the process, combined with the alignment of each strip along the entire length, makes you want to quit. Choosing this type of finish without experience - handwritten judgment. For simplicity, you can choose wallpaper without a pattern.

In order not to translate expensive canvases, buy a roll of cheap wallpaper, and practice, transfer the experience gained to the finishing option.

Start gluing indoors;
Glue only two people, standing one after the other;
It is more convenient to glue one with a rolling pin;
Start work by preparing the glue;
Wallpaper is glued onto a primed dry surface;
The glue is applied to the wallpaper and to the ceiling;
Each strip is glued joint to joint to the previous one.

Ceiling tiles are still popular. Tiles are made of polyurethane or expanded polystyrene. The types of patterns and shapes of tile panels have a wide variety, allowing you to choose for any interior.

Covering the ceiling with tiles is easier than wallpaper, but there are tricks. Before gluing, be sure to treat the surface with a primer.

To make the tile sit beautifully, first apply the markings with a pencil or marker;
It doesn't matter which layout method is chosen, first divide the room into 4 identical rectangles;
Installation of any method starts from the center of the room;
Use only polymer construction adhesive;
Dots of glue are applied at a distance of 15 centimeters;
For reliability, press the tile for at least 60 seconds;
The last step is the pasting of the skirting boards.

Many apartment owners come to the decision to make repairs with their own hands. This, of course, requires a lot of effort, but the savings are more than noticeable. Most of the funds are spent on building materials and tools. If the work is done on their own, then no one needs to pay for it.

However, you should take into account the fact that not all your dreams of a new apartment interior can be realized without using the services of professionals. Some materials sold in hardware stores require specific skills, work experience, and a certain amount of dexterity. If you are not confident in your own abilities and are making repairs for the first time, then it is better to use "proven methods" that will be easy even for a beginner in such a difficult area as repairs.

In this article, we will look at types of ceiling decoration with your own hands... Some are suitable for absolutely everyone; others should be paid attention only to people who already have experience in finishing work.

The main advantage of this method is that you will not need to prepare the ceiling for decoration. Long-term leveling, puttying, plastering and priming is not required. You can even leave the wallpaper on the ceiling as long as it doesn't peel off.

In order to secure the plastic, you need to make a frame to which the panels will be attached. The cost of plastic is not high, the speed of installation of the panels depends on your skills. The first 2-3 panels may take more time, but the subsequent ones you will fasten very quickly. An excellent option in terms of the ratio of the time spent and the price of materials.

Another plus of plastic panels is moisture resistance. That is why ceilings in bathrooms, utility rooms and toilets are usually finished with plastic. A wide selection of colors and textures is also an advantage of this method.

The only (dubious) disadvantage of this method is that plastic is considered not an environmentally friendly material. But on this score, different people have different opinions.

Bottom line: you can make a ceiling from plastic panels with your own hands not only quickly, but also inexpensively.