Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | June 11, 2022

This week, we’re giving advice on how to repair a cracked sloped ceiling, how to clean a popcorn ceiling around a vent and how to fix a chipped granite countertop.

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A Solution to a Cracking Sloped Ceiling

The sloped vaulted ceiling in Jim Marsh’s Thousand Oaks, Calif., townhome is loosening from the rafter and starting to bubble and crack.

Contractors have advised him against patching the problem areas because of how big the ceiling is (it’s 17 feet wide by 53 feet long!). He wants to know if it’s structurally sound to place drywall over existing drywall.

First off, we agree with what the contractors are telling Jim. With such a large ceiling, if you were to try to scrape the spots and blend them in with a knockdown finish, they would still stand out.

Also, more cracks could pop up. 

And yes, you can put drywall over existing drywall. The process of doing that is called veneering, and quarter-inch drywall is available for this. 

You’ll need to identify where each ceiling joist is and pop chalk lines on each one. Then, insist on using screws, not nails, so they’ll stay in place and won’t pop out.

Another option is to tear out the ceiling and start from scratch. The bubbling could be caused by a moisture problem, so doing this will expose if that is the case.

Skip to [10:52] for the complete section on the Today’s Home owner Radio Demonstrate.

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Cleansing a Popcorn Ceiling

Dust is accumulating outdoors the ceiling vent in Donna De Cant’s dwelling in Live Oak, Fla. She’s tried using to clear the ceiling, but only the popcorn texture arrives off, not the dirt.

To clean up a popcorn ceiling, use the upholstery brush on your vacuum cleaner to get rid of the dust. Unscrew the vent from the ceiling and clear the grill with oxygen bleach or one more cleansing agent. Oil up the relocating pieces with equipment oil

If the dust has stained it, combine some heat drinking water and oxygen bleach in a spray container, and thoroughly spray the ceiling. Really do not oversaturate it or the popcorn ceiling will arrive loose. 

After it’s dry, go about it with a stain-blocking primer and paint it. 

So what’s resulting in this? The vent is blowing air out, and in that air are dust particles. Whenever you are shifting your A/C filter, vacuum out the house powering the return air vent. 

Also, humidity in the air can make those people dust particles stain the ceiling. Moisture could occur from the air or you could have leaky ductwork. Make sure the humidity in your home is not also substantial, and have an air conditioner technician check your ductwork to make positive it is sealed adequately. 

Skip to [22:17] for the complete section on the Today’s Home owner Radio Present.

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Fixing Chips on a Granite Countertop

Granite is a purely natural substance, so there are distinctive layers of stone that can loosen up. This, in convert, can make them vulnerable to chipping.

Only dropping a can from a cupboard can cause a knick on the surface.

To restore chips in granite, you can use epoxy glue. It dries a cloudy gray coloration so it will mix in with darker-coloured countertops.

It can be difficult to mix it to match considering that each individual granite countertop has a one of a kind colour texture.  

For a far more precise maintenance that won’t stand out, purchase a ProCaliber Granite Repair service Package. No shade matching is vital for this kit.

Skip to [56:24] for the full segment on the Today’s Homeowner Radio Clearly show.

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