Many ceilings constructed of drywall simply have a coat of paint but others have a more decorative appearance.
Swirl plaster ceiling repair.
Wall and ceiling repair simplified.
Using a joint compound or special paint you can create numerous patterns on the ceiling such as a swirl.
On mar 01 2010.
Swirled plaster ceilings add interest and texture to your home s decor but the textured swirls can make cleaning a challenge.
The house was built in the usa during the 1970 s.
If you have unsightly issues with your swirl plaster ceiling the easiest thing to do would be to sand down the areas that have damage and re swirl to match the old swirls.
However a semi gloss or gloss paint on the ceiling usually detracts too much from the design intended for the rest of the room.
The circles are the same size as an old record album and they.
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Flat paints usually work best on ceilings.
If a ceiling with swirl pattern needs to be repaired you must reapply the texture.
Ceilings with textures are more difficult to repair than flat ceilings.
Swirl plaster ceiling repair.
Below is a guide to help you repair and restore the swirls.
Some sort of tool was used because you can see a tiny hole in the exact center of the circle.
In older homes finding a plaster ceiling is quite common and swirl patterns were very popular 40 or 50 years ago.
The large picture above shows a swirl texture with a semi gloss paint.
The nooks and crannies created by the swirls can trap dust and dirt.
You may also opt to just eliminate the swirls altogether depending on the number of blemishes.
I have tried using a brush attached to a drill bit that didn t work.
Tips and mistakes to avoid written by doityourself staff.
Random swirl pattern on a high ceiling.
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The extra sheen helps to bring out the pattern.
You may not be able to match your existing swirl pattern exactly but you can come close enough so that no one is likely to.
I need to repair a patch in my ceiling.