Today’s Homeowner Radio Show | June 11, 2022

This week, we’re offering information on how to repair a cracked sloped ceiling, how to clean up a popcorn ceiling close to a vent and how to take care of a chipped granite countertop.

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A Option to a Cracking Sloped Ceiling

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

Contractors have advised him versus patching the issue spots because of how large the ceiling is (it’s 17 toes broad by 53 ft very long!). He wants to know if it’s structurally sound to position drywall about current drywall.

Initially off, we concur with what the contractors are telling Jim. With this kind of a massive ceiling, if you ended up to attempt to scrape the spots and mix them in with a knockdown complete, they would however stand out.

Also, far more cracks could pop up. 

And sure, you can put drywall over existing drywall. The approach of undertaking that is referred to as veneering, and quarter-inch drywall is offered for this. 

You’ll need to identify wherever each ceiling joist is and pop chalk strains on every single a single. Then, insist on employing screws, not nails, so they’ll stay in position and will not pop out.

Another solution is to tear out the ceiling and get started from scratch. The bubbling could be prompted by a dampness issue, so performing this will expose if that is the case.

Skip to [10:52] for the total phase on the Today’s Home owner Radio Present.

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Cleansing a Popcorn Ceiling

Filth is accumulating exterior the ceiling vent in Donna De Cant’s dwelling in Live Oak, Fla. She’s attempted to clean up the ceiling, but only the popcorn texture comes off, not the grime.

To clean a popcorn ceiling, use the upholstery brush on your vacuum cleaner to clear away the dust. Unscrew the vent from the ceiling and thoroughly clean the grill with oxygen bleach or a different cleaning agent. Oil up the going elements with equipment oil

If the filth has stained it, combine some heat h2o and oxygen bleach in a spray container, and thoroughly spray the ceiling. Really do not oversaturate it or the popcorn ceiling will arrive unfastened. 

As soon as it’s dry, go in excess of it with a stain-blocking primer and paint it. 

So what’s creating this? The vent is blowing air out, and in that air are dust particles. Anytime you are changing your A/C filter, vacuum out the space driving the return air vent. 

Also, humidity in the air can make individuals dust particles stain the ceiling. Humidity could arrive from the air or you could have leaky ductwork. Make guaranteed the humidity in your home isn’t way too large, and have an air conditioner technician check your ductwork to make confident it’s sealed thoroughly. 

Skip to [22:17] for the entire segment on the Today’s Home owner Radio Exhibit.

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Repairing Chips on a Granite Countertop

Granite is a organic product, so there are unique levels of stone that can loosen up. This, in transform, can make them susceptible to chipping.

Basically dropping a can from a cupboard can induce a knick on the area.

To repair chips in granite, you can use epoxy glue. It dries a cloudy grey colour so it will mix in with darker-colored counter tops.

It can be tricky to blend it to match due to the fact just about every granite countertop has a special color texture.  

For a much more exact repair that won’t stand out, acquire a ProCaliber Granite Maintenance Kit. No shade matching is required for this package.

Skip to [56:24] for the full segment on the Today’s Property owner Radio Demonstrate.

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