Using a joint compound or special paint you can create numerous patterns on the ceiling such as a swirl.
Swirl plaster ceiling repair.
You may also opt to just eliminate the swirls altogether depending on the number of blemishes.
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Ceilings with textures are more difficult to repair than flat ceilings.
Swirled plaster ceilings add interest and texture to your home s decor but the textured swirls can make cleaning a challenge.
I need to repair a patch in my ceiling.
Random swirl pattern on a high ceiling.
If you re performing repairs on a plaster ceiling with a swirl texture do the following to make your project successful.
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If you have unsightly issues with your swirl plaster ceiling the easiest thing to do would be to sand down the areas that have damage and re swirl to match the old swirls.
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You may not be able to match your existing swirl pattern exactly but you can come close enough so that no one is likely to.
If a ceiling with swirl pattern needs to be repaired you must reapply the texture.
Many ceilings constructed of drywall simply have a coat of paint but others have a more decorative appearance.
Flat paints usually work best on ceilings.
Some sort of tool was used because you can see a tiny hole in the exact center of the circle.
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In older homes finding a plaster ceiling is quite common and swirl patterns were very popular 40 or 50 years ago.
The nooks and crannies created by the swirls can trap dust and dirt.
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The large picture above shows a swirl texture with a semi gloss paint.
The circles are the same size as an old record album and they.
It appears to be perfect circles made in the drywall mud then painted over.
The extra sheen helps to bring out the pattern.
However a semi gloss or gloss paint on the ceiling usually detracts too much from the design intended for the rest of the room.
Below is a guide to help you repair and restore the swirls.