Walls and Ceilings - Sand finished ceiling

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OldmanTom
11-15-07, 12:46 PM
Sand finished ceiling is some 30 - 40 years old and has become loose in some areas. Can this stippled ceiling be repaired or must the finish all come off?


marksr
11-15-07, 01:37 PM
Welcome to the forums Tom

It can be repaired although it might prove difficult to make the repair completely disappear. You will need to scrape off any loose paint/texture, mud as needed, prime and paint. The sand texture additive gets mixed into the paint.

I haven't bought any sand texture in years but I assume it is still available at most paint stores.