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How to repair water damage on a ceiling
There was a leak from the bathroom above that's now been fixed, but the ceiling below has a stained patch that's slightly sagged. Can this be patched rather than fully replaced? Want it to blend in
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"Yes just cut out section of board finding the timber each side of sagged area. Fix board secure scrim tape and feather in two coats of plaster. But without seeing it there could be more prep needed."
Answered on 9th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2026 -
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"Yes just cut out damaged area replace with board and tape and plaster a straightforward job really"
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"Just cut out the sagged area, cut a new board out and replace, scrim over and skim over, use lots of water for the edging for that blend."
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"This can be fixed and a stain blocker can be used once fully dry this can be painted with the same colour as what you’re going on"
Answered on 9th May 2026 - Member since Apr 2025 -
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