With an average of 10 years of experience under their belts, our handyman experts are no strangers to doing ceiling repair in Wichita, KS according to code requirements. Some types of ceiling issues lead to structural damage, but only the most widespread structural issues require us to do a complete replacement. More commonly, we’ll only have to remove the damaged area.
Though the steps involved in our services vary according to the type of damage, you can expect your service professional to take some or all of the following steps:
- Shut off the power and remove any lighting fixtures or ceiling fans in the way.
- Remove the area of damage using a drywall saw.
- Create a patch out of a new piece of drywall.
- Secure patch to existing joists using drywall nails.
- Apply a thin coat of joint compound to the seams using a drywall knife.
- Apply drywall tape to seams.
- Apply drywall mud over tape and nail holes.
- Apply additional coats of drywall compound to patch until fully covered.
- Use a sanding sponge to smooth the area.
- Clean up drywall dust.
- Apply a fresh coat of paint or two, or any other finishes required to match the surrounding ceiling.
- Reinstalled light fixtures and fans that were removed.
If you’re familiar with drywall repair, you’ll notice that the steps are similar. Unlike drywall repair, we’ll probably perform your Wichita ceiling repair on a ladder, depending on your ceiling height. Keeping the above steps in mind, each of the below types of damage will influence the details of these steps, or whether all of them are needed.
Cracked Ceiling Repair In Wichita, Ks
Cracks can form through poor drywall installation, natural foundation settlement, or maybe a warning of foundation issues. If you’ve lived in your home for many years without issues, cracks could be a sign of foundation trouble. Take the time to consult an expert before having these cracks filled.
Drywall crack repair doesn’t usually require your handyman to remove chunks of Sheetrock first. Instead, he’ll either apply joint compound directly to the cracks, or he’ll cover the cracks with joint tape followed by compound.
Water-damaged Ceiling Repair In Wichita, Ks
Sagging and water stains indicate drywall ceiling water damage. Brittle paint layers can be a result of poor-quality paint but may also indicate a slow ceiling leak. Water leaks are often the result of a plumbing leak, but may also indicate that you need roof repair, or depending on the extent of the damage and staining, roof replacement. Once you’ve got these issues sorted, our ceiling repair contractors will follow the directions above almost step by step.
Textured Ceiling Repair In Wichita, Ks
Our handyman experts are so experienced in ceiling repair that they can even repair your textured ceiling. We most often do popcorn ceiling repair (and popcorn ceiling removal for customers who are ready for a change), but we can make seamless repairs to almost any kind of ceiling texture.
