Tips for (the weekend) renovation of existing roof

[snowjim]

Most of it is pure lottery there, can't handle their quality, so I buy what I know is okay every time in real stores instead.

ByggMax generally has better prices than many others (here in town) and this also applies to brand name items. But sure, buying the store's own brand is always a gamble, you don't always know what you're getting. This time, however, it looks like I was lucky

 

[snowjim]

I have now applied latex caulk in all the seams, it was excellent to spread with my finger and wash away with soap and a sponge! I've also managed to apply 2 coats of paint which looks even and nice, but the problem is that a lot is showing through the paint. I know that branded paint like Beckers usually has much more pigment than other budget brands, which should make them cover better. However, it seems difficult to cover here I'm applying quite a lot of paint, and I think I've used more than half of the 10-liter bucket for 18 sqm (minus a few wall cabinets). I'll be painting another layer tomorrow evening.

What's showing through are, for example, patched holes, like the socket holes which appear whiter. Then there are areas that have never been painted and were more gray, where you can still see the outlines.

I hope that 1 more coat will be enough, but I suspect it might actually require 5 coats to look good

I have a few pictures I can show, but they're on the camera so they'll come later.

 

[snowjim]

Now we have applied a total of 4 coats of paint, which meant we had to buy additional paint, so just this has cost about 1400 kr. BUT it turned out well!

Asked for some tips at the paint store and they said you should load the roller generously with paint and finish each section by rolling in the same direction towards the light. This did the trick; it now looks even and good, the small defects that exist are barely noticeable. No small holes or similar are visible from the previous ceiling

Of course, you learn a lot along the way and in hindsight, we should have primed the ceiling first. The reason this is not a basic principle is that you usually paint already white gypsum ceilings or previously painted ceilings. If you are repainting an older ceiling like this one, where there might be contaminants, you should absolutely apply primer first! We still have a couple of small spots that managed to bleed through all 4 layers.


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Here you can see the difference in the seams with and without latex.


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Here you can see after 1-2 coats that quite a few defects are visible.

http://i.imgur.com/jBklJW6.jpg

Finished painting with 4 coats of Beckers

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http://i.imgur.com/VkTi5A1.jpg

Link to album: http://imgur.com/a/BfE5W

 

[tiborric]

Another question regarding the same ceiling... If I want to divide a room that has these types of panels and want to screw in a 45x45 stud into the ceiling... What kind of screw and what length does it need to be... I want to hang shelves on the newly built wall later. The divided part will have Elfa shelves... I have limited experience...

 

[snowjim]

Another question regarding the same ceiling... If I want to divide a room that has these types of panels and want to screw a 45x45 beam into the ceiling... What screw and what length must it be... I want to hang shelves on the newly built wall later. The divided section will have Elfa shelves... I have limited experience...

I have no experience with this, but what I've seen is that you use 2 thick beams against the ceiling and floor. These are screwed or nailed in multiple places, straightforward and straight down. Then you have beams that help support the ceiling beam. If you're going to have large weights, I would probably look at whether you can align with a roof truss or possibly place a beam in the attic to support it. However, that's probably excessive.

Hopefully, someone with better insight can answer you.

 

[tiborric]

The only thing I have been told is that I should use 80 screws and use 45x70 i.e., horizontal studs 45x45 and vertical ones that are 45x70... But it wouldn’t hurt to check what the truss is on the attic...

 

[snowjim]

The only thing I have been told is that I should use 80 screws and use 45x70, i.e., horizontal battens 45x45 and vertical ones that are 45x70... But it wouldn't hurt to check where the truss goes in the attic...

The ceiling is good for attaching even heavier lamps without extra supports, but if you want a wall that will support a lot, I would probably like to attach it to something solid in the attic.

However, I am a layman, so wait and see what the experts say

 

[Daniel__s]

late reply but a tip for others, spackle sand spackle sand, glue renovation wallpaper.. paint, and paint again. Then you have a smooth ceiling