Questions tagged [ceiling]
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Garage Ceiling Insulation [closed]
My goal is to minimize the temperature extremes for the weekend-only car and motorcycles.
I am in a central New Mexico rental house for the next 18 -24 months. The landlord allows to do want I want as ...
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Is it normal to have visible lines below a second story room?
Are these lines normal? Looks like frame from second story?
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How to add ceiling joists to 20ft wide garage
I have a 20x32 detached garage. The garage has a hip roof. There are rafter ties that sit on the top plates. I want to insulate the garage which means adding ceiling joists that rest on the top plates ...
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Ceiling in only one room popping
My home is 38 years old. Brick. 1200 square feet with full basement. It has radiant ceiling heat but it is not the panel type. It was installed within the plaster. The ceiling in one room makes a lot ...
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Ceiling fan installation [closed]
The ceiling box has a red, white , black and a ground wire in it. Why are the red and white wires connected together?
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Ceiling drywall water damage repair - bulging seam
We have some minor drywall damage on a ceiling due to a toilet overflow above. This happened years ago and everything should be dry now. At the time I should have dried it out, but did not.
I am ...
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Need to repaint the ceiling, but what is this original layer?
I need to repaint ceiling in a 50-year old apartment.
Since there were already 2-3 layers of paint on the ceiling, I decided to remove the old paint first. It got removed pretty easy with a scratcher ...
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Can I hang drywall from strapping on an open slanted ceiling?
I want to close in the open shed ceiling in my living room/dining room.
The beams are 4x8 on 32" centers. Can I run 1x3 strapping across the beams parallel every 24" or 16"? Would this ...
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Best way to install duplex receptacle in ceiling. 3" round box [duplicate]
So I had initially planned for hard wired light fixtures in my shop. I've had a recent change of plans due to finding an option that I like more.
The problem is I installed 3" round boxes, and ...
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Is it OK to have multiple layers of faced insulation on an interior wall for sound deadening?
I'm finishing my basement and adding insulation. I am insulating the ceiling joists between my basement and upstairs living room as well since the room is for a theater. So, it's for acoustic purposes ...
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What are some tools or methods I can purchase to trace a water leak?
A downpour of rain has caused one of the ceilings in my bedroom to leak. Now a small little hole in the ceiling is dripping water.
I would like to get to the bottom of how I can prevent this from ...
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Ceiling leaks in driving rain -- how can I find source?
Apologies if dupe...
Once or twice a year, in driving rain conditions, I get a ceiling drip on the northeast side of the house. Photo attached showing the damage. (Yes, kitchen. Yes, that is a stock ...
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Speaker Wires Through Wall
Through ceiling, really.
I've set up my new "office" in a 2nd floor room with accessible (insulated, blown-in) attic space above. At some point I'd like to set up my 5.1 computer speaker ...
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Garage overhead storage installment
I am trying to install a garage overhead storage rack. I’ve made my pilot holes and when I was attempting the last pre drill I was not hitting the joist. I used the stud finder so I know I was ...
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Ceiling fan will not turn off wall switch
New ceiling fan.
Black, Red, White & Green wire coming from outlet box.
Ceiling fan has black, blue, white and green wires.
Wall Switch is single.
Connected black/blue 2 black wire. White 2 white ...
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Ceiling truss uplift?
Truss uplift or standard drywall crack? There is a hairline crack that runs horizontally to this one for roughly 2 inches.
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Seams visible on ceiling
We recently had builders replace the ceiling of the main bedroom. When they left, the ceiling wasn’t yet painted, but now we've painted it, the seams are quite visible.
Is this normal or should I ask ...
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What's the shear strength of a 5.0 x 50mm wood screw?
I'm going to be installing a decoupled ceiling into wood joists. The system comprises of clips that each take 4 screws. Each 1.2m x 1.2m 36kg plasterboard will be attached to 12 of these clips total.
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Advice on creating an acoustic ceiling
My living room has vaulted ceilings, but the acoustics are so poor that I am forced to wear headphones whenever I am in there. To improve the sound quality, I am planning to install an acoustic ...
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What are these faux tiles actually called?
I have some sections of my ceiling that contain these faux tiles, made of some kind of cheap wood (feels half way between cork and particle board). Each sheet is about 4ft by 4ft and has 4 tiles on ...
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Access wiring of ceiling can light without overhead access
I have first floor old school recessed can lights in my kitchen that I want to replace with LED clip-in wafer lights. I do not want to install the LED retrofits. How do I access the wiring of the can ...
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Why is there sand on top of my plaster ceiling?
While taking out some plaster on metal lathe ceiling in my basement, I am finding a loose layer of sand sitting on top in places. Why is it there and how did it get there? The room above is the ...
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How can we detect or redirect a water leak from a 2nd floor toilet?
Last year we had a water leak in the drain pipe of our 2nd floor toilet. It dripped onto the 1st floor kitchen ceiling and created a soft, discolored spot over time. That's how we discovered it. We've ...
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Attic air sealing new construction
What is the best practice for attic air sealing when it's new construction?
In my jurisdiction I have to get my insulation HERS (California's new Home Energy Rating System) inspected before I can ...
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Can I use 11' 2x4's to make a second ceiling to insulate from upstairs sound?
I have room that is 11 feet wide. It has a ceiling but there is no insulation and no way to access the ceiling for insulation. I intend to screw a 2x4 ledger to one side of the wall and use Simpson ...
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Would there be any code requirements in the way of leaving roof trusses and attic above a habitable room exposed for an industrial look.?
I am working on remodelling my house and want exposed ceilings in some rooms. The roof was recently replaced and r-35 insulation was installed above my roof decking. All interior walls were framed and ...
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Ceiling cracks on second level
Any issues with these ceiling cracks on my second level. The blue room has new drywall. The green room doesn’t [
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Wall and Ceiling bulging
Should I be concerned about the lines on my walls and ceiling? The house was built in 57 and I've noticed more lines on multiple walls. See pictures attached
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water leak in ceiling -- how to proceed
I just noticed that there are two new water leak stain marks in my kitchen ceiling --- cf the zoom out photo. I'd really appreciate help and advice on how to proceed.
The zoom-out photo actually has ...
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Loud Vibrating Noise coming from Walls and Ceiling
Watch youtube video to hear noise: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7oyls5YQ0Mo
My issue:
Loud vibrating sound coming from ceiling and/or walls
It lasts about 30 seconds
It sounds like (and is almost ...
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What is likely to be causing these damp looking spots?
I've recently noticed some spots appear on a pitched ceiling of our bedroom, and I'm trying to work out what could be causing them. I've only been in the house 12 months, and didn't notice anything ...
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Box Requireent for Flush Mount Light on Plywood Ceiling
I am replacing a fixture in our kitchen. I removed the old fixture, and low-and-behold, the ceiling is solid plywood in this area - and there is no box. Should one be added, or does having solid wood ...
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Will my ceiling mount projector screen be OK like this?
My projector screen is 27lb and I hung it on the ceiling. One side does have a joist but the other side doesn't line up to a joist so I had to hang the left over side on drywall with a bolt which ...
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Can I use recessed downlight with GU24 base socket using adapter?
All ceiling lights in my home have GU24 base socket. I recently saw "recessed downlight" in Costco. It has E26 base type and is 9.4 watts. I googled and could not find similar light with ...
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Finishing basement- why did contractor drop ceiling so low?
Finishing a basement and adding a bathroom. Basement had low ceilings to begin (about 6’9” under the ducts and pipes in the future shower area shower). I thought they would drop by at most an inch ...
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Install a ceiling fan with confusing existing wiring
I recently did a full home remodel as a result of a major insurance loss. we decided to upgrade and had the contractor install 4 LED recessed lights in the bedrooms where there was previously only ...
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Hanging kayak from finished garage ceiling, not sure of joist type, and if it can support the weight
I have a 2-car garage (22') with a finished ceiling in our new house. Above the garage is a large bedroom. I went to hang the kayak from the ceiling in the garage, but I was getting unexpected ...
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Can someone explain what this is?
Very new homebuyer, able and willing to learn the new ropes of home improvements, etc. Recently noticed that it that the paint is separating from the ceiling. Not sure what caused it however, it is ...
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Can I use fine-thread drywall screws with wood framing?
Is it okay to use fine thread drywall screws when securing drywall to wood studs? What’s the worst that could happen if not?
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How to fix this sagging ceiling
This ceiling corner in my bedroom is sagging down. I saw that it’s tearing up from one end and looks like something was put in there to make the edges curved and is getting loose from there.
What is ...
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Mounting a ceiling flange to the underside of subfloor
I'm installing four 3/8" threaded hanger rods and need them installed in exact positions. The rods will be holding approx. 50lbs total; they are supports for a concealed ducted air conditioner/...
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How to determine if drywall crack is from old tape
I'm trying to determine if this crack, recently painted over, is from a bad drywall tape job. The house is old (built 1959) and the crack seems to have occurred along the border of ceiling drywall ...
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Ceiling stain and potential water leak [closed]
I recently opened a few window blinds, that I had not opened in a while. When doing so, I observed a stain on my kitchen ceiling. I’m not sure how long it has been there, as I only saw it with the ...
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Attic ceiling does not have rafter vents... Any way to install them without pulling drywall?
The space between the drywall and the roof surface only has fiberglass insulation... No rafter vents to help the air from the crawl space along the walls to the roof ridge vent.
I am wondering if ...
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3 cables in ceiling box, all with white, black and ground [closed]
Confused…. Trying to hook up ceiling fan, that has a ground (green) a white, a black AND a black&white wire.
Tried hooking all whites, all blacks, and grounds… why so many options in ceiling box?
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Ceiling Candleabra Bumped and Come Slightly Apart / Repair For?
With a ladder, I bumped a ceiling candelabra I guess you would call it (4 lights and a fan on the unit). The lights all still working but the metal part that connects to the center has become ...
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Installing ceiling tiles over insulation on the bottom of roof rafters in detached workshop
I’m working on converting an old detached garage into a workshop. The roof rafters are 24”-ish OC.
I’m insulating between the rafters now (faced fiberglass) and an adding perpendicular furring strips ...
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What is the best way to cut into my patio ceiling stucco with mesh rib lath?
I am replacing my existing light fixtures for my patio and need to enlarge the original hole to fit the new light. I believe my ceiling material is stucco with steel mesh rib lath.
What can I use that ...
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How to make a small patch to a plaster ceiling?
Earlier this year, we had some electricians do some work on the house, and when they did, they installed a new ceiling light fixture (including a new box). Unfortunately, they left a hole in the ...
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How to install chandelier fixture in ceiling hole that is too big?
I am trying to replace my dining room chandelier, and after removing the old fixture one, I realized that the new fixture is too big for the size of the hole. That means, I don't have space to put the ...
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