Overflowed toilet on 2nd floor damaged ceiling below

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

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Hello,

A few days ago, our second floor toilet overflowed and caused some damage to the ceiling below it. It never got to the point where there was enough water dripping through the ceiling on to the first floor, just enough to see a few drips. We were home at the time so the problem didn't last long and we were able to put some fans to dry the mess up fairly quickly.

I'm wondering if it is necessary to cut out the drywall and replace the problem area, or if I can scrape away the edges at the seam and re-mud the area? Thanks for your help and suggestions!

Pat

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Vith
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
You need to get rid of the bulging area. With a utility knife, make a valley that can receive mud. Cut a strip of fiberglass tape to fill that area. Mud the area with at least a 12 inch taping knife. Sand and mud again. Sand smooth then spray texture to match, they sell bottles of spray texture for small jobs like this. Then paint.
tim45z10
10 years ago
First drill a couple of hole in the crack to make sure all the water is out.

I would also prime first with kilz after patch and before paint.
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pcl78
Original Author
10 years ago
Thanks for your help and suggestions! I appreciate the time you both took to reply. Cheers. Pat