When I noticed water leaking from the ceiling under my bathroom, I hired a professional to check the problem. Below, I am sharing the steps I observed during the repair.
First, the professional checked the ceiling and cut out the water-damaged drywall. He removed the soft and damaged portion carefully to expose the area behind it.
Next, he checked above the damaged ceiling to find where the water was coming from. He inspected the bathroom plumbing and found a damaged copper pipe that was causing the leak.
The professional first stopped the water supply before starting the pipe repair. He removed the damaged section of the copper pipe and replaced it with a new section to stop the leakage.
After fixing the leak, he removed the remaining damaged drywall and cleaned the area. He made sure the surface was dry and ready for the new drywall patch.
He then measured the opening and cut a new piece of drywall to fit it. He fixed the new patch securely in place.
Next, he applied drywall mud over the joints and screws. After it dried, he sanded the surface to make it smooth and even.
Finally, he matched the existing knockdown texture on the ceiling and allowed it to dry. He then painted the repaired area to match the surrounding ceiling.
The final result was a repaired ceiling with the damaged drywall replaced and the knockdown texture restored. I recommend hiring a professional plumber or repair technician to find and fix the leak before repairing the ceiling.
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How to Fix Water Leaking From Ceiling Under Bathroom?
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