Once a roofing contractor had fixed the leak, a Palm Beach homeowner called me to deal with the ceiling damage it had left behind: water stains and sagging plasterboard in one room.
I cut out the damaged section and replaced it with new plasterboard, added framing support where it was needed, then taped and set all the joints for a seamless finish.
After it had dried, I came back to sand, apply a stain-blocking undercoat, and repaint the whole ceiling area so there was no sign of the leak. The room looks as good as new.
How I repair a water-damaged ceiling
- Make sure the leak has been fixed by the right trade first.
- Cut out the soft or stained plasterboard back to sound material.
- Fit new plasterboard with extra support where needed.
- Tape, set and sand the joints smooth.
- Use a stain-blocking undercoat, then repaint the whole ceiling area.
Need something similar done in Palm Beach? I’m Dan, a licensed tradesman and former builder with 35+ years in the building industry, and I do every job myself. See my handyman services in Palm Beach, or get a free quote. You can also call Sue on 0435 207 771.
