Repair ceiling

[ToT15]

Hello
We had built-in wardrobes that we've demolished. And the ceiling extended to those wardrobes before. So now we need to put something there to bring that section to the same height as the rest of the ceiling, without having to replace the entire ceiling. Does anyone have tips on how we can do this easily?

 

[Anonymiserad 405730]

Hi
We had built-in closets that we've torn down. And the ceiling used to extend to those closets before. So now we need to put something there so that section is the same height as the rest of the ceiling, without having to replace the entire ceiling. Does anyone have tips on how we can do it the easiest way?

What kind of ceiling is it?

 

[ToT15]

What kind of ceiling is it?

It looks like regular wooden planks.

 

[Tompafix]

Probably meant the white part? 😁

 

[ToT15]

Probably referring to the white part? 😁

😅 it's the original ceiling from when the house was built in the 70s. I googled and what comes up is: essca kryssplattor, a type of porous panel like treetex.
Don't know exactly what it is.

 

[ToT15]

It looks like regular wooden planks.

This is what a section of the ceiling looks like. The white ones seem to be some essca plates.

 

[Olf Oggler]

I have exactly the same problem. I also need such panels to complete a ceiling. If I can't find any, I will tear down my panels and put drywall on the ceiling. In that case, maybe you would want my old panels? Where do you live?

Please let me know if you find such panels anywhere.

 

[ToT15]

I have the exact same problem. I also need such boards to complete a roof. If I can't find any, I'll tear down my boards and put plaster on the ceiling. In that case, maybe you'd like my old boards? Where do you live?

Please let me know if you manage to find such boards anywhere.

Yes, gladly if you're going to tear them down anyway.
I'll gladly accept.
Live in Nykvarn. You?

 

[Olf Oggler]

I live in Uppsala.

 

[jawen]

It is possible to solve even though it is a bit time-consuming.

Exactly what thickness do the old panels that cover the rest of the ceiling have?

You should install a workable panel of the same thickness, then using a steel ruler/straightedge and a utility knife or similar tool, create the grooves/pattern of the older panels, possibly spackle a bit, and then repaint the entire ceiling.

For example, I have recreated several meters of very advanced 120-year-old stucco molding with rose patterns & lilies in old STHLM apartments, so almost anything can be fixed.

Regards, Jawen

 

[Olf Oggler]

For my part, it's quite a small room. So then it sounds much easier to tear everything down and put up something new.

Where can you get plasterboard with beveled edges on the short side as well?

 

[jawen]

plasterboards with beveled edges

https://www.byggmax.se/takgips-p07212

https://nasvensson.woody.se/hus-byg...ps-gipsskiva-kortplank-125x600x2400-mm-559740

 

[Olf Oggler]

What I meant was full-sized gypsum boards with joint edges all around.

 

[Stefan N]

https://www.bauhaus.se/gipsskiva-pl...BOQq6FAMYs52MfNyxrbNi3wPYQ6CnrXxoC3TgQAvD_BwE

 

[ToT15]

It can be solved even if it is a bit time-consuming.

Exactly what thickness do the old panels that cover the rest of the ceiling have?

You should put in a machinable panel that is the same thickness, then use a steel ruler/straightedge with a utility knife or similar to create the grooves/pattern of the older panels, possibly fill in a little & then repaint the entire ceiling.

For example, I have recreated several meters of very advanced 120-year-old stucco molding with rose patterns & lilies in old STHLM apartments, so almost anything can be fixed

Sincerely Jawen

Smart 👍🏻👍🏻
The good thing is that sliding doors will be installed there, so the part that doesn't have the white ceiling will be inside the wardrobe. Therefore, it is not necessary for the pattern to be the same as the panels that are up 😊
Then maybe you should cut the white panels straight and then put such a panel there as you suggest.