Replacing a ceiling

Question

Can I save the original features when replacing my ceiling?

Paul · Accepted Answer

Yes ! you can keep everything ,when you take the old ceiling down and you need to install new sheets you need to check first if the old frame it's in level if not you gest have to check if its possible to drop the ceiling in. level looking at the space between window detail ( top of the window) and ceiling an if allow you to drop the frame in level if you don't have one you can build a British standard frame or an European standard doesn't matter that much important that you have a metal frame NOT a timber one because in time you will have problem 400ctr stud simple or double install the sheets ( plasterboard ) you can do only the joint or you can do full skim because usually in the kitchen area requires full skim as a fire barrier protection as a flame retardant!

Brent · Answer

If I was you don't worry about having a ceiling just pull down the old ceiling and skim the joists  it would  make a nice look  flat ceilings are so yesterday

Gino · Answer

if done carefully then yes, leave in situ with 50mm edge around features to be plastered up to

Mark · Answer

Yes there is no need to remove them, cut a line along the front of them leaving them up and then remove the remaining ceiling

David · Answer

You can but you would have to cut around them depending on if they are solid and sound.

Kane · Answer

Yes leave an inch of the original ceiling up away from
The features cut round it then take the ceiling down and reboard it

Leon · Answer

This depends on what kind off features you have up on ceiling if you can take them off with out damage then yes and if you are going to skim over what’s there but if you are over boarding then I would say no

Andrew · Answer

I use a DeWalt multi-tool to gently cut away coving or any original features.  Doesn't always work the way you want it but the blade vibrates at a speed that usually doesn't damage detail.  It's tricky at times.

Dylan · Answer

No, I would recommend new features as it would look fresher always do new

Christopher · Answer

Depends on how bad the ceiling is and whether what you are after saving is cracked or damaged all ready without actually seeing it it’s hard to say. But definitely not an impossible

Replacing a ceiling

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