Authentic Plaster Ceiling Repair

Plaster ceiling repair is not typically a job for homeowners to manage on their own, and especially if that ceiling is showing large cracks, an uneven surface, or watermarks. Small cracks in plaster may be patched over and then repainted or refinished to hide the repair job, but more extensive areas of damage need more than just patching with fresh stucco.

If plaster has absorbed water over the years, it may start to soften and then sag or bulge. This sagging is not just unsightly, but it means that the plaster has pulled away from the strata, or the framework of the building. Fixing a plaster ceiling in this case involves more than just sanding down that sagging area and covering it over, but the foundation of the original stucco needs to be replaced so that the new plaster adheres properly.

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Repairing plaster walls and ceilings should always start with a check for mold damage behind the surface of the stucco. Plaster itself doesn’t offer a food source for mold to grow, but if your home’s stucco is water damaged, the wall studs and beams behind it may be holding water, which often leads to mold growth.

When fixing a plaster ceiling that has started to bubble, the original layers of stucco may need to be cut out and then replaced with new plaster. Very deep cracks in plaster may be filled with gypsum or another patching compound. A fresh coat of paint across the entire plaster ceiling will then mask the repair job, and your ceiling looks new again.

Plaster can be repaired without damaging the vintage or prewar look that is so popular with Brooklyn area homes. It’s vital to use the right mixture of stucco materials so that fresh plaster has the same whitewashed appearance as older or original vintage plaster, and the fresh plaster may need to be skim coated so that the repair blends seamlessly with vintage or antique plaster. With the right tools, patching materials, and techniques, your plaster repair should then be invisible, and your walls and ceilings will retain their prewar, vintage charm.