How to Repair a Bathroom Ceiling

Bathroom ceilings can develop problems because of constant moisture. Leakage from another bathroom above also may occur. This can lead to mold, peeling paint, staining, discolorations and odor. You may not have to treat or repaint the entire ceiling if only a small section is damaged. Repairing the ceiling immediately will help prevent further damage. A few of the right tools and a small amount of time will get your bathroom ceiling looking like new again.

Utility knife
Putty knife
Drywall joint compound
Sandpaper
Stain-killing primer
Anti-mildew paint
Roller
Ladder
Bleach
Trisodium phosphate

Instructions

- 1
  Set up a ladder and inspect the damage closely. Black or green speckles or spots indicate mold. Peeling paint means a moisture problem. Softened areas of the ceiling sheetrock may mean a leak coming from above.
- 2
  Slide a putty knife held at a 30-degree angle across the surface of the ceiling to dislodge loose chips if peeling paint is a problem. Scrape so that the edges blend well with the surface. Sand lightly.
- 3
  Apply wallboard compound if necessary to blend the scraped area to a level surface, using a putty knife. Sand lightly between coats to level high spots. Allow to dry thoroughly.
- 4
  Wash a mildewed bathroom ceiling with a strong solution of 1/4 cup trisodium phosphate to 1 gallon of water, then swab with chlorine bleach and allow to soak for an hour or two.
- 5
  Roll on stain-killing primer and allow to dry.
- 6
  Repaint the ceiling with a mildew-resistant latex paint.

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