Hole in celing
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How do I fix a hole in my ceiling?
21 answers
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It looks like you may have a water leak and will need to more than just fix the hole in the ceiling tile. Hopefully someone will be able to help you with it.
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on Nov 16, 2013
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I would remove it to see why there is water behind it. Fix that first and put up drywall. It isn't just a hole to be worried about. It is already sagging. You don't want it to fall on your head one day.
Andrea S
on Nov 16, 2013
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I agree, looks like you need a professional, water damage, I think so too.
Carol Meyer
on Nov 17, 2013
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Looks like it needs to be done asap, it's sloping. Take time for a professional, it may save you extra $$ in the long run.
Anna Ibarra
on Nov 17, 2013
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Leak aside, looks like these are ceiling tiles of some sort and I think you may need to replace them. I know there's a product that you can spray to eliminate some of the water stain damage, and you can check with your local building supply store.
Joy Schwartz
on Nov 17, 2013
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Thank all of you for your suggestions. I really appreciate it. I did have a water leak from a tree hitting my roof and 2 stubby branches made a hole in it. The plastic I had put over the hole blew off enough for the rain water to come in and thus the sagging ceiling. My home is an old home and I am a lone widow with limited income. I have 4 extra tiles and was wondering how hard it would be to replace the sagging ones with the other ones and if it would work at all.
Cindy Spencer
on Nov 17, 2013
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The tile appears older than 1978...if you sand it use caution for asbestos.
Tony Perez
on Nov 17, 2013
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Tony, Is correct, older homes often contain hazards such as asbestos and lead paint. These items become especially harmful when you start disturbing them. If this was from a tree hitting your home, then perhaps you can make an insurance claim.
Nest Home Improvement
on Nov 18, 2013
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The previous comments are correct. Those tiles are notorious for being asbestos and you have some sort of water leak causing the bulging and discoloration. Address the water issues which are likely caused by a roof leak then have the ceiling sheetrocked over the tiles once the water damage has been addressed.
C&K Custom Remodeling
on Nov 18, 2013
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Hi Cindy, Investigating making an insurance claim is a good idea. I had a similar ceiling problem in my old house. I had googled how to repair ceiling tiles. The previous owner of my home had repaired the plumbing problem that caused the damage. We had extra tiles. My son used a utility knife and cut the very damaged tiles out. He trimmed the edges off some of the new tiles to re-fit them in and used Liquid Nails to attach them. The repair looks OK, but other tiles close to the very damaged ones we replaced had slightly swelled from being wet. (Other people don't notice this) If you can't file an insurance claim, cut the very damaged tiles out to get air in that area to dry it. You will need to use primer sealer on the water stained areas before painting the ceiling. Good luck, T
Teresa A
on Nov 18, 2013
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@Cindy, those are tiles, they can still be found at Menard's, ask in the home improvement department. My dad kept a case just for that type of cause.
Gail
on Nov 18, 2013
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I have 4 intact pieces and was wondering how hard it would be for me to replace the damaged one with the one that have nothing wrong with them.
Cindy Spencer
on Nov 18, 2013
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Yes you need to tare down the old stuff and see where the leak is first.
Marlene Wilson
on Nov 18, 2013
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If this damage was caused by tree damage maybe u can turn this in to your insurance co,good luck
Marlene Wilson
on Nov 18, 2013
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Here is a link to a post that will be Helpful: http://www.hometalk.com/b/1152958/before-after#
Raya Deych
on Nov 19, 2013
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Check your air conditioner drip pan it may be rusted through or if it's plastic it may be cracked. When you find out if it is the AC/Heat and it is the problem, then you need to replace the pan. It would be wise and replace the drain line to a larger drain tube to drain outside.
Virginia Calder
on Nov 19, 2013
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The name of the product that can be sprayed or rolled on, (I like the spray) it's named Kilz. While you are at the home improvement store, look at the DAP products to see if they have something that can fill the hole. Here's the thing.. to do that might help. If and when you saturate the ceiling with the spray to remove the stain, I'd take a 2x4 as long as that tile is long, and then rest it up against the sag, and prop it up there so it is pushing it level by using another pole or long piece of 2x4. Before you do the entire area, get up on a step stool or something and test it out on a small area first. Good luck. If the small area works and I know you'll be pleased, then do the other area and prop it up level. Let it dry for a while before removing and make sure the piece of wood you use is clean, or put a towel between it and the ceiling. So, later when it is all dry, you can get a little can of white ceiling paint and AGAIN, test as area before doing the whole thing. OR just paint the cracks white. You decide.
Joy Schwartz
on Nov 23, 2013
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Kilz is one.. and t comes in a can you can spray.
Joy Schwartz
on Mar 23, 2014
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Will the white from the kilz not show up again the aging on the ceiling?How difficult is it to change 3 tiles on the ceiling? They look like tongue and grove.
Cindy Spencer
on Mar 23, 2014
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I find the stain comes through ceiling tiles even with Kilz. White shellac worked better for me, with paint over top.
B. Enne
on Jun 04, 2015
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please be careful of this, we are having the house that I inherited from my parent's remodeled, and they had a ceiling like this in their bedroom, when the contractor removed it, there was a lot of mold, which resulted in having to tear the whole ceiling down and making a new one. this may not be your case, but if that is water damage, you might be in for a big surprise
Nancy J
on Nov 25, 2015
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