Our hallway ceiling was beyond repair. It was sagging with too many cracks for a skimcoat and the plaster is so dry that it just crumbles. So we needed to take down the ceiling and put up sheetrock.
Why not simply laminate you ask? Well, we have the original wood molding near the staircase, so the sheetrock had to fit underneath that.
Anyway, we’re talking medallions. So, we have this medallion, see? Obviously needed to save that baby! It could be a diy job, but I wouldn’t trust myself or my husband to do it. I just had visions of that medallion crashing down on the floor. So, Dimas the contractor to the rescue.
Here’s what he did:
1. First thing is, he secured it with more screws, making sure it stays with the remaining ceiling. The screw holes can be patched up later.
2. Cut around it. Crap, I forgot to see what tool he used! I’m sure the hubby would’ve gone in there with a Sawzall , but he either did it manually with a utility knife or maybe used a Jigsaw.
3. With the medallion secured and separated from the rest of the plaster, it was time for the ceiling to come down.
4. Sheetrock hole was cut as close as possible and plastered all around.
5. This is as far as he got, but you get the picture now. Maybe another coat of joint compound, sand, prime and paint.
3 Comments
Wow, tough job! It’s good to know when to call the professionals.
OMG I hope our plaster ceilings are fine. That pile of plaster just looks SO heavy. Your ceiling is going to look great when it’s done though!
That is an AMAZING job! Smart of you to document the process, too.
My entry hall has a very, very similar layout to yours so it’s also cool to see an up-close of your medallion — I’m trying to find a style that would be design-appropriate for the space.