Bathroom ceiling cracks
#1
12-09-00, 01:05 AM
Hello. The problem is as follows... My first floor bathroom ceiling is starting to crack.It seems that it is crackin around the outline of the upper bathroom which is right above it around the toilet outline. The cracks have made the ceiling peel around the cracks. I scraped off the excess paint and would like to do a temporary fix in the interim. I need to know what type of "joint compound" to use to spread over the thin line cracks so that it will protect the ceiling temporarily. But since the bathroom is always being used for showers and there is quite a bit of moisture buildup on the ceiling can you recommend what TYPE of "joint compound would be the best to use. And after I apply it can I just paint over that small area with a protective paint or do I need to paint the whole ceiling. Remember this is just a temporary fix to prevent the cracked area from peeling more or getting wet since I removed the excess old paint where the cracks were..thanks in advance for your help
#2
12-09-00, 03:34 AM
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I don't understand why in the world you'd want a "temporary" fix!
Use drywall tape (do you have drywall?) and moisture-resistant joint compound. Prime and paint.
Solve your moisture problem. Use a bathroom exhaust fan. Fix whatever is leaking upstairs.
Use drywall tape (do you have drywall?) and moisture-resistant joint compound. Prime and paint.
Solve your moisture problem. Use a bathroom exhaust fan. Fix whatever is leaking upstairs.
#3
12-09-00, 05:52 AM
Thanks.By the way I do not think it is a leak upstairs. What I think it is ,is settling of the house causing cracks in the sceiling because when the bathroom isnot in use the ceiling never looks wet. It just seems that from the weight of the upstairs toilet and where is was installed many many years ago it has settled and caused tiny cracks like an outline of its base. And this has caused the paint to crack and when moisture from the lower bathroom got underneath it from showers the paint really peeled. By the way to put an exhaust in would cost plenty. I once looked into it and we have a windowed bathroom but the outer part of our house is brick and the worker said it woud be a "big " job? Any other suggestions that we could do to get the moisture out after a shower in the morning. In the summer it is OK we open the window but in the winter LOOK OUT!!
But thanks for the answer...I was looking for that terminolgy...MOISURE PROOF joint compound. Thanks.
But thanks for the answer...I was looking for that terminolgy...MOISURE PROOF joint compound. Thanks.
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12-09-00, 09:46 AM
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I think what you are looking for is vinyl spackel. It comes in a container about the size of a large cottage cheese container. Inexpensive. Is soft, and you apply with a putty knife. Goes on smooth, will fill the cracks, and after it dries about a day or two, you can paint it.
#5
12-14-00, 11:45 AM
Originally posted by Jack the Contractor
I think what you are looking for is vinyl spackel. It comes in a container about the size of a large cottage cheese container. Inexpensive. Is soft, and you apply with a putty knife. Goes on smooth, will fill the cracks, and after it dries about a day or two, you can paint it.
I think what you are looking for is vinyl spackel. It comes in a container about the size of a large cottage cheese container. Inexpensive. Is soft, and you apply with a putty knife. Goes on smooth, will fill the cracks, and after it dries about a day or two, you can paint it.
Thank you Sir.
