OK, I need ideas!

[Perefalcon]

This is part of my project for the renovation of the new "addition" to our apartment, we're gutting 2 rooms, except the ceilings. I'm slower than rob, he has 3 walls ripped down in his room! I've got the drop ceiling out and 1 wall almost done...my issue is not with the removal of walls, I know rob's helping with it after he's done with his. My issue is this, the ceiling in my little "hallway" has a few problems.....like wires hanging all over, a big hole and the attic access!!! I'd love any ideas from anyone on how to redo this ceiling without breaking the bank

And of course I had to add a shot of my hormones at work!

 

[chamillionair]

spackel

 

[chamillionair]

Patching Peeling Paint:

a. Scrape away all the loose paint with a putty knife.

b. Apply spackle/Polifilla to the edges of the remaining

paint with the putty knife.

c. Sand the dry patch with 150-grit sandpaper until it is smooth to

the touch.

d. Paint with matching paint.



Filling Nail Holes:

a. Using a putty knife, apply a small amount of spackle/Polifilla to

the nail hole.

b. Let the spackle/Polifilla dry completely.

c. Lightly sand the area with the sandpaper.

d. Dampen a sponge and wipe away the dust residue from the patch.

e. Before you paint, touch up the spot with primer.





Filling Shallow Dents and Holes:

a. Again with the putty knife, scrape away any loose plaster or paint.

b. Fill the hole with a small amount of spackle/Polifilla.

c. Using the smallest putty knife you have that will reach from one side

of the whole to the other (to avoid making a dent with the knife edges),

smooth out the spackle/Polifilla until even with the surrounding plaster.

d. Sand the area with sandpaper and prime.



Cracks in Plaster:

a. Scrape away any wall texture or loose plaster with a putty knife.

b. Apply spackle/Polifilla. Don't apply too thick or the spot will just

re-crack and you will be right back where you started!

c. If you must, apply a very thin second coat.

d. Sand lightly with sandpaper and prime. It might be necessary to

re-texture if your wall is textured.





Repairing minor wall imperfections



We all have problem spots around the home; settling cracks in newer homes, holes left by picture frame mountings, chips and dents here and there. It's so easy to fix up these areas.
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[acpart]

It sounds as if patching the ceiling won't do it if you have to hide light fixtures and wires. You could put strapping on the ceiling (thin pieces of wood running all the way across) to have a level surface and then screw drywall up there. It would be sort of a dropped ceiling and the wires could go between the new drywall and the original ceiling. Just make sure you don't screw the drywall through the wires. Good luck.

Aliza