Hello,
Lots of good advice on my previous Post regarding the damage from a pinhole leak in Copper water pipe in my ceiling. Much thanks to all. Tis is really a great Forum.
Would probably be willing to try re-plastering the damaged section myself to save some $. So, the following questions, please:
Obviously, I cut out the water damaged section first. This is on the ceiling.
a. Can I assume that I got all of it, or should I put some shellac, or something, over the raw drywall edges ?
Is the ceiling probably made from what is called Drywall, or is it termed Plasterboard, or... ? BTW: 35 year old house.
b. There seem to be many, many, spackling type of products available. I'm not even sure that Spackling Compound is the right product word for what I want to do.
The damaged section, after being cleaned out, and removed, is about 6" wide by perhaps 18" length.
What product do I want to use ? Brand, etc.? Very specific suggestions would be appreciated.
c. I guess I have to put something in the cutout first, to have a semi-rigid "something" to push the spackle, or whatever, against. I read about the trick of using a board, with a light cord to hold it down, wedged into the hole. And about using crushed newspaper, etc. How would a Professional Plasterer go about it ?
In this modern day age of ours, how is this handled ? I think I really need something in the hold to push the spackle against, don't I ?
Any hints, or thoughts on doing all this would be most appreciated.
Thanks, Bob