Ceiling damage covered with fabric?

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

Our bedroom ceiling is damaged due to water and termites. It cracked. However, due to recent renovations, replacing the ceiling itself would prove to be of high cost. So it got me wondering what can we do to cover up the ugly ceiling that also drops bits of it? We can't attach something to the ceiling itself since it will add weight and the only option we have is to attach it to the wall. The ceiling is NOT A quadrilateral, it has cabinets and a split type aircon near it. So, one of our options is fabric! Thoughts?

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ci_lantro

5 years ago

Way too far gone for fabric.

The ceiling does not appear to be 'cracked'. There is some kind of wood paneling up there and it has delaminated. Possibly nailed up over old plaster or drywall to cover up other damage.

The cabinets & AC need to be removed and the paneling needs to come off. Probably more demo of whatever is behind the paneling.

Drywall is cheap, if you can DIY.

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Lerms Pineda
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5 years ago

Pictures of what we're working on 😩
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cat_ky
5 years ago
Its not healthy to even sleep in that room. There is almost certainly mold there. It needs to be torn out. Hopefully your renovation included a new roof, so this isnt ongoing. It should be done asap, before your health is damaged permanently.
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FREDA HICKS
5 years ago
The first thing is to identify and repair the source of the water. Then maybe get a dehumidifier to dry the water out of the sheetrock, insulation, and wet wood in the ceiling. Then you can remove the damaged ceiling materials and repair the ceiling. Maybe contact a water remediation company to get some quotes and advice.
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Sharon Fullen
5 years ago
May even be covered by your homeowner’s insurance depending upon cause and your policy.
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kudzu9
5 years ago
Homeowners insurance typically covers unexpected events, like a burst water pipe or a tree falling on your house. Filing a claim for something that is routine deterioration over a period of time is not going to go anywhere.
Brown Dog
5 years ago
You have no choice here, that ceiling has to be REPAIRED! Your ceiling is too far gone and if there’s no mould already, there will be. This is a health risk & needs to be fixed.
tozmo1
5 years ago
Remove the damaged ceiling. If repairing isn't in your budget right now, at least remove the damage.

For a fabric cover once damage is removed, there are a lot of options. Google "fabric ceiling" or "shirred fabric ceiling." It's not an easy DIY project (I did it once) but it is good for a stop gap before renovations can be done.
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tozmo1
5 years ago
Just a thought. The pictures appear to present a home not in the US or Canada. In some countries, drywall is not an easily accessed option.
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