2006-10-16 05:23:34 · 23 answers · asked by zndgd 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The sheet rock needs to be replaced and painted over to restore it's original look.
I would suggest putting more 2 by 4's in the attic so you've got more places to step without falling through...
2006-10-16 05:26:39 · answer #1 · answered by JazzMoney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut away the damaged plaster, cutting it back to the middle of the joists at the sides.Cut a sheet of plaster just bigger than the hole, offer it up and mark carefully around it and cut away the extra so you have a snug fit. Nail both patch and surrounding plaster to joists at 6 inch centres. Check none of the edges are standing proud and Skim with skimming plaster. This can be lightly sanded after a day or two if needed. The hole ceiling will need two coats of paint.
2006-10-17 10:23:35 · answer #2 · answered by chard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently had to fix a large hole in a wall. The same principle should work for you.
First, cut the around the hole, so it is square. Next cut a sheet of lightweight plywood, 3/8" to 1/2", a few inches larger than the hole you just made. Put the plywood on the attic side of the hole. Use drywall screws from the other side to go through the existing drywall and into the plywood to secure the plywood. Now, cut a sheet of drywall to fit into your square. Fasten it to the plywood using drywall screws. Now comes the really messy part. Get out the drywall tape and mud and mud around the edges of your square hole and over the drywall screws. Then you can paint the whole works, if you need to. It will take some time and effort to get it to look right, but if you're patient, it can be done.
2006-10-16 05:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by cool_breeze_2444 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chop out the plaster in a square take back to joists nail new board and skim over with finish
2006-10-20 05:25:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
quite simple really cut away the rest of the plaster board between the two loft joists, making a square, then put a new plaster board in the space, nailing it to the joists, will need to skim the plaster board and then paint to match your ceiling, probably have to repaint the whole ceiling though
2006-10-16 07:57:56 · answer #5 · answered by pinkwell2004 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut the hole back to the joists (rafters) and leave it as square shape. Buy a piece of plaster board and cut it to the size of the hole. nail it to the joists with galvanised plasterboard tacks.
If the existing ceiling was lave and plaster you may ned to put two peices of board in to make the depth less. if it is already plasterboard you will not.
Buy a pack of making good plaster and a metal Float (type of trowel) and plaster it.
Get it onto the plaster onto the new baord and totaly covered. and flat as it sets float it over with water to gerid of trowel marks
2006-10-16 05:31:40 · answer #6 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut a piece of plaster board nail it up then plaster
2006-10-16 05:34:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
would suggest getting a plasterer , it needs stitching , whitch involves removing the broken plaster board replacing it putting scrim which is like bandage round the edges and then putting a finish coat on it . hope you get it sorted :)
2006-10-16 05:43:41 · answer #8 · answered by andy w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a stupid question. are you just messing about because you cannot just fix your ceiling, its one of gods creations, call a priest or call a "roof repair man" and get some money to fix it.
In future you cannot stand on the attic you have to stand on the pilars, well now you know.
2006-10-16 05:27:02 · answer #9 · answered by Egyptian Hero 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cut the opening back to the joists and then fix a new peace of plaster board to the joists and then skim it with thistle board finish
2006-10-16 08:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by P felix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋