How do we remove an old ceiling in a bedroom..it does need replacing...is this a difficult job? And how long would the project take
2007-02-15 08:16:26 · 10 answers · asked by pippin2007 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
Good luck - it is fun!
Upper bedroom - get in loft and move all the loft insulation - if it is an old house it may have a fully plastered ceiling on wooden slats - that is a real pain. VERY MESSY AND DUSTY - GET MASKS
just knock it thru and replace with plasterboard and get it re-done with plaster or Artex - not difficult to do but messy, dusty and heavy work - plasterboard is heavy!
I'm no expert but I have replaced a 10' x 9' ceiling on my own and it took half a day to get down and clear and another half day to re Artex
2007-02-15 08:23:28 · answer #1 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whoa,, i would not remove the ceiling if i was you, you would not beleive the dust that this will create,, there should be no need to remove the ceiling we only generally do this in extreme circumstances( eg; cracked or damaged ceiling joists). T he best way to takle your problem is to re-plasterboard the ceiling,,. this is really simple to do, just locate where your joists are then fix plaster boards to the ceiling, ideally using dri-wall screws then either aretex or skim the plasterboard, not only does this stop the high amount of dust that will be created by removal ,but will also add extra insulation, extra sound proofing, and create a longer burn time in the event of a fire .
2007-02-15 22:01:01 · answer #2 · answered by plasterer andy 25 mcr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest not removing it at all, and just drywalling over the top of it. It's not hard to do, you don't have a mess to clean up that way, you can use really thin drywall so you don't lose any space overhead, and you can use the old ceiling for insulation. Especially if it's a plaster ceiling, you should keep it for sound reduction/insullation. And taking it down - the dust isn't really good for you. No reason not to go right over it.
2007-02-15 08:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the home is old and the ceiling is plaster you will need to break off the plaster and remove it wear a mask and close off the room. break the plaster with a hammer. this will take about 12 hours. If it is dry wall it will only take 6 hours or less to remove it . when you removed all the plaster, lathes and nails you can put up a new ceiling with drywall. then mud it and paint the total job should take about 40 hours total.
2007-02-15 08:29:06 · answer #4 · answered by Eric G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very dirty job
i would seal the door ,open the window
go up into the loft and tread the cieling down making sure that you hang onto the roof rafters so you dont end up dropping through the joists
if it is a lathe and plaster ceiling you will have to remove nails from the joists
2007-02-15 08:33:16 · answer #5 · answered by 808fl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are sure it needs replacing, it really matters Why?
If it is just water stained, probably a coat of oil based paint would work.
relatively even but cracked, Just screw on a layer of Gyproc over top and Tape, fill and paint.
If it is uneven, or broken, Carefully take the ceiling down, if there is insulation above, make sure a plastic vapor barrier is in place and not full of holes, and screw new gyproc to the ceiling joists, tape, fill and paint
2007-02-15 08:29:38 · answer #6 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends how bad it is, if it's just cracked a bit then perhaps filling and sanding the cracks might be the best answer. If it's and old ceiling, lath and plaster, then that is really messy and to be avoided if poss. - horrible fine dust everywhere. Good Luck.
2007-02-19 05:00:09 · answer #7 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont have to rip down ceiling just over board it with 1.2 inch plaster board and use dry wall screws.if you do decide to rip ceiling down make sure you seal door with duck tape all around even bottom take carpet up open window and buy yourself a exelent resperator and most of all the best of luck...
personally being a plasterer i would over board and skim a lot cleaner and cheaper.
2007-02-17 21:48:27 · answer #8 · answered by shane_houghton 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a very dirty job especially if your house is old,to get it down climb in the loft and kick it down with your heel,What you cannot reach in attic pull down from under neath use a crow bar then saw the joists down and replace with new screw plaster board on and skim i have done all ceilings in my house 4,it is a very dirty job but worth it in the end.
2007-02-15 08:24:13 · answer #9 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is a job for the professional my husband would not tackle this by himself and he is a very good handyman!!
2007-02-15 09:22:33 · answer #10 · answered by sparky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋