How to get a smooth ceiling

Practical explanation

Look beyond the old ceiling structure

Create a ceiling inventory

Draw the ceiling surfaces and indicate height differences, beams, niches and oblique parts. Note also the substrate as known. Photograph cracks, spots with peeling paint and previous water damage. This information helps to determine what preparation is needed before choosing only smooth finishing or more extensive repair.

Capture the lights on time

Installation spots, a line of light along the wall and large windows do not provide the same view. Discuss where the lighting comes and what look you want. Let changes in cables and openings finish before finishing. At the same time make arrangements about curtain rails, rosettes and the edges along the walls.

Reserve space for the follow-up completion

A smooth ceiling is only part of a rounded interior when the agreed painting and assembly work is done. Give the painter product information and make a check appointment for the substrate. Plan the installation of lamps and rails appropriate to the finish, so that new work is not directly damaged.

This is what you discuss in advance

Draw all ceiling surfaces and height differences.
Name damage and previous leakage.
Prefix spots, light lines and rails.

What you want to discuss in advance about structure and repair.

List the existing situation

A smooth ceiling can make a room look quieter. The approach depends on the existing layer, flatness, seams and carrying capacity of the substrate.

Remember the lighting

Light falling along the ceiling makes small deviations more visible. Discuss the location of lighting and the intended appearance before the finish is agreed.

Record preparation and follow-up

Determine who removes lamps, protects the space and paints after plastering. Please indicate working height and accessibility when applying.

Discuss your situation

An article gives general explanation. The correct execution follows from the assessment of your space, the chosen materials and the manufacturer's requirements.

Ask your question.

Include lighting and edges

A smooth ceiling is assessed with the agreed lighting and the desired finish. Tune out central boxes, spots, rails and work height. Restoring large deviations in flatness is a different task than simply applying a fine finish layer.

Describe the existing condition.
Make the desired result concrete.
Capture preparation and follow-up.
Save product data and appointments.

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Floor

Planning ceiling lights and curtain tracks

Spots, coves and curtain rails determine the details of a ceiling. Capture position and order before streaking.

Plastering a concrete ceiling

In concrete count adhesion, pollution and flatness. Let the ceiling be assessed before the plaster layers are built up.

Think in one visible ceiling plane

When removing an intermediate wall, a narrow strip can remain in the ceiling. Smoothing only that strip does not give the same image in all light situations as the surrounding ceiling. Therefore, discuss in advance whether the demand for technical repair or for a uniform appearance of the entire surface.

A useful checklist

Pass on the current structure and previous renovations.
Let's assess where repair ends and finish fine.
Take the final windows, spots and cove lights into the review.
Make arrangements about the connection to the walls and the paint preparation.