How do I replace a 5 ft x 8 ft section of ceiling cheaply ?
Water damage is involved from previous owner.
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You’ll have to find rafters from where the damage stops and cut out that section then assess it for mold and paint kills if present then cut new piece of drywall and mud it in
Bead board works great for this.
If the cause of the water damage has been fixed then you will need to buy a piece of drywall/sheet rock. Then will you have to cut it to size, install it by attaching it to the ceiling cross beams. Then you tape and mud the seams. Add any texture to the ceiling if there is any then paint it.
Cut out the section and replace it. Check Habitat for Humanity. Sometimes they have Sheetrock for sale.
Drywall is cheap
Drywall I have. Lumber and labor is not. $60-$70 for lumber. I’m not able to do this project on my own with a bad shoulder. What range should I expect for labor?
Use wall board. Nail, tape, spackle sand till smooth and paint