How Do You Fix A Falling Plaster Ceiling?
Fixing an old plaster ceiling that is falling down may require some extensive repairs, or may even require complete replacement of the old plaster with sheetrock. First, you have to assess the extent of the damage and determine whether there is a leak or moisture problem up in the attic. How to Fix a Falling Plaster Ceiling Step 1 Make sure there is no leak in the roof that is causing the plaster to come down. No matter what you need to do next, any necessary roof repairs must be done to ensure everything above the ceiling is dry. Sometimes past leaks or simply old age is making the plaster fail. Hire a roofer if you need to make any repairs to the roof. Step 2 Understand how the old lathe and plaster was originally done. Thin strips of wood called lathe were nailed in rows to the studs and ceiling joists. Over this was spread a layer of mortar, often with horse hair or even chicken feathers mixed in to give it strength and flexibility. One this was dry, the plasterer spread a thin lay
