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We all know that even the best-made homes sometimes experience wear and tear. Whether it’s a leaky roof, cracked flooring or your ceiling falling in after you removed a wall, there are many of these issues that can be difficult to handle alone.
Don’t worry though, with this blog post, we’ll show you 7 steps on how to repair ceiling after removing wall quickly and efficiently!
How to Repair Ceiling After Removing Wall
Step 1: Clear All The Debris
Once you’ve removed the wall and all that’s left is a big empty space, it’s time to clean up. You want to remove any debris or dust in your room before moving on. You don’t want anything getting into the fresh paintwork! It may not seem like there will be much mess but trust us. Once walls are torn down they ten
Step 2: Put Up Temporary Supports
You’ll need to put up temporary supports for your ceiling while you’re waiting on the new one. If there are any pipes or wires in the way of where you want your joists, get rid of them by disconnecting them from their source and moving them out of the way before putting up anything permanent. Using wood boards (or even steel), cut beams to fit along.
Step 3: Put in the Joists
Joists are what will hold up your ceiling. When you’re ready to put them in, make sure they line up with where your walls used to be and screw directly into place. You’ll need a power drill for this step–it’s impossible without one! Keep joist supports at least 12 inches apart from each other so that there is room for insulation between them.
Step 4: Put on the Ceiling Sheeting
Ceiling sheeting comes in large pieces of plywood which fit together like tiles. It doesn’t matter how many sheets go down or their orientation as long as it covers all of the joists evenly (use more than one piece if necessary). Take care when handling this material because even a small scratch can make it hard to paint later on.
Step 5: Put in the Flooring
Even if you’re planning on having a ceiling that goes all the way up to your floor, there’s no reason not to put down temporary boards before tiling your new sheeted ceiling. This is especially important when working with wood instead of tiles because any damage done at this stage could be costly and difficult.
Step 6: Tile Your Ceiling
Ceilings are usually made of either plaster or drywall (which is basically just layers of paper-like material). If you want yours covered with wallpaper, then great!
Go for it! But most people choose tile, so here’s it works. Layout your tiles (make sure they’re all facing the same way) and put them over your joists. If you’ve used plywood for sheeting, use spacers.
Step 7: Paint Your Ceiling
Now that you have a ceiling it’s time to make it look nice! You can paint or paper if you like, just check out home improvement outlets near where you live to find the best products for this job.
The cheapest option is probably wallpaper, but most people prefer something less fiddly, especially when working at height. Make sure whatever material you choose matches what was already there before; no one wants their new ceiling to look different from everything else in the room!
Safety Tips When Working at Height
Ceiling work is often done by professional tradespeople who are used to working on roofs or ladders. However, if you aren’t experienced with heights it’s important not to take any risks when repairing your ceiling after removing a wall. Here are some tips for staying safe:
- Make sure there’s someone else in the room while you’re working; don’t do this job alone!
- Wear sensible shoes and clothes that won’t get caught in anything (loose fitting layers like t-shirts and cargo pants are good).
- Always use scaffolding boards along walls instead of ladders, these will give added support but still let you reach higher areas safely.
Repairing a ceiling after removing a wall is something even non-tradespeople can do with enough care and attention. If you’re unsure about anything, hire a professional to help out!
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