Walls and Ceilings - ceiling with cracks

Doityourself.com community forum was created to provide answers to all questions related to home improvement and home repair. Doityourself community can help you find information about how-to topics on small fixes to large remodeling projects. With comprehensive how-to content and expertly moderated community forums DoItYourself.com makes it easy to tackle even the most complex home improvement projects.



PDA

View Full Version : ceiling with cracks

Kvickr
09-25-09, 07:12 PM
We have ceilings that have designs on them. I do not know what this is called. It looks like someone used a trowel and made very nice designs. Each room is different.

Our problem is that with the years, the ceilings in 2 of our rooms have developed cracks. Is there any way to repair the cracks without ruining the design? I have pictures but I can't seem to figure out how to get them in this post. The house is 30 years old.

Thanks,

Kathy

GBR in WA
09-25-09, 08:09 PM
Nope. You can put caulking in the crack, but it will show. One of these? PICTURES OF VARIOUS DRYWALL TEXTURES (http://www.drywallschool.com/textures.htm)
Be safe, Gary
Kvickr
09-25-09, 08:53 PM
Thanks Gary,

One of the ceilings looks like the "mud swirl" and another room looks like the "sand swirl." Each room is different.

Kathy

GBR in WA
09-26-09, 01:34 PM
Move around on this site to repair cracks: http://www.plaster-wall-ceiling-solutions.com/old-plaster-questions.html
Be safe, Gary